The breaking strain of fishing line most suitable for targeting trout in streams and ponds is 4lb, with a diameter of 0.008″ (0.20mm). This thin line is difficult for the trout to see and casts further when fishing with typical trout spinners. When fishing rivers, going up to 6lb or 8lb line is sometimes required. … Read more
Weighing trout, you plan on releasing is a bit tricky. They are fragile fish and can easily be injured by unnecessary handling. For this reason, many fishermen decide it is easier to guesstimate a weight or even measure the trout instead. Of course, such methods are quite vague, and fishermen being fishermen will always exaggerate. … Read more
Landing nets make catching trout much easier, they are almost an essential piece of equipment. But what landing net to get, and does it even matter? In this guide, I will discuss the optimal sizes and what I consider to be the best landing nets for trout fishing. I will also discuss the different options … Read more
across much of their range. So how well do these two endemic species get along and what interactions occur between them?
I was recently fishing a remote pool of my local river. While I was fishing, I noticed the outline of what looked like a pair of sunglasses resting on the bottom of the pool. I was unable to retrieve them, it is much too cold to be taking a dip this time of year. But … Read more
A landing net is a very useful piece of gear to assit in landing fish. In some situations they are the only way to safely land trout without breaking them off. But let’s be honest, they can be a bit cumbersome and bulky to carry. So what is the best way to carry a net? … Read more
Ned rig can be a very effective technique for catching trout. It works particularly well when targeting cruising trout over shallow flats.
Trout fishing can be a lot of fun, and a very rewarding pastime, but it can be challenging. If you’re new to trout fishing, I have listed a few of the most common mistakes I see new anglers perform while out on the water. With a little care and knowledge, all of these mistakes are … Read more
Is it worthwhile to go trout fishing when there are swimmers nearby? Over the hot summer months, swimmers and fishermen often want to enjoy the same water. Swimmers do scare trout and stop them from feeding. In most situations, it is not worth fishing a pool where someone is currently swimming. I love trout fishing … Read more
Trout are often thought of as active, hard fighting fish. We often see them raising to the surface to gently swallow a hatching mayfly.. But in fact, trout spend much of their day resting close to the bottom, they also often stick around submerged structures, such as logs and rocks. This isn’t because they’re lazy; … Read more