Even more reasons why trout can be difficult to catch

Even more reasons why trout can be difficult to catch

Some people, no matter how many hours they spend on the water just can,t seem to catch trout, while other successful fishermen, might all of a sudden blank. A spot that was consistently producing suddenly won,t even produce a strike. 1) The trout have been spooked When fishing behind other anglers, there is a reasonable…

Should I wear a down jacket while wading for trout?

Should I wear a down jacket while wading for trout?

Simple question, is it safe or even sensible to wear insulated jackets, whether it’s synthetic or down while wading or fishing for trout? Many people are afraid to wear insulated jackets, especially around water. They try their hardest to avoid getting it wet. There is a belief that once wet, down quickly collapses in on…

Most visible fishing kayak color, and why does it matter?

Most visible fishing kayak color, and why does it matter?

Let’s discuss the colors of fishing kayaks. There are some very cool looking color combinations out there, in some areas it is almost a competition to see who could get the best looking yak. In this post, I will also include plenty of photos of my kayaks. While not many of them are fishing kayaks,…

How practical are E-Bikes at replacing a 4WD for accessing fishing spots?
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How practical are E-Bikes at replacing a 4WD for accessing fishing spots?

I recently had to decide between buying a new 4wd vehicle, or just a more basic hatchback. When I looked at things from a more sensible perspective, I only really need 4wd ability to access a handful of remote fishing locations, and maybe the occasional hiking trailhead or skifield. Realistically, 99% of my driving is…

In defense of the giant grotesque Tekapo trout.
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In defense of the giant grotesque Tekapo trout.

I was catching up on reading some trout fishing articles and a recent piece from Field & Stream caught my attention. It was titled “Are New Zealand’s Record Trout Really Legit?” by Joe Cermele. Joe made some good points, that I agree with the underlying argument of the article that some trout have an unfair…

My favorite trout spinners for fishing in the fall
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My favorite trout spinners for fishing in the fall

Looking for some good lures for late fall trout fishing, well the year round staples such as Mepps Agila, Panther martins and Bluefox Vibrax, and Kastmasters still perform well. It is all that many fishermen ever fish, and that is fine. But in this article, I will share some less well known trout lures that…