12 Best Spinning Reels for Trout (Tried and Tested)
After extensive real world testing, and based on our own experiences, we rate what we consider to be the best performing spinning reels for trout fishing.
What is the Best Floating Sunglasses? (I found out)
Have you ever dropped your favorite pair of sunglasses overboard and watched them sink into the depths? A pair of floating sunglasses might just be what you are looking for. I personally find a lot of lost sunglasses at the bottom of pools, so I know losing sunglasses is a fairly common occurrence for river…
Do You Need To Wear Waders When Fly Fishing? (Answered!)
Waders are not essential kit for fly-fishing. While they do keep fishermen warm and dry when fishing in cold conditions it is still possible to catch trout year round without them. Arrive at any popular trout river early in the season, and it might seem like everyone is dressed in chest waders. This was certainly…
Are Dive Boots Good for Wading? (Much Cheaper Than Wading Boots)
Dive boots have a couple of shortcomings that make them unsuitable for wading rivers and streams. The soles are thin enough that you can feel every stone or rock making it uncomfortable for prolonged wading over river stones. They also offer very poor grip on slippery or smooth surfaces. Dive boots however work fine for…
Hows to slow down to trolling speed? (4 great options)
The slowest speed on some larger outboards is too fast for trolling when targeting slower chasing fish such as Trout, Walleye, and Salmon. So to successfully catch trout and many other fish we need to slow our boats down. How fast to troll when targeting trout? The ideal speed to troll when targeting trout is…
Essential Tackle and Gear for Trout Fishing?
This short article just explains the most essential items to take trout fishing. Essential Gear Required To Catch trout Light wight rod, reel, line Well, these three pieces of tackle are all but essential. When fly fishing you probably want to start with a 5wt Flyrod and associated fly line and reel. When Spinning and…
How Not to Break Your Trout Rod
A lot of trout rods get broken every year. Even I broke a couple in my early days. Breaking a rod is a real shame because most breakages are a direct result of user error or a careless mistake. When properly cared for, most trout rods potentially can last for decades. Trout rods are ultralight…
What Is The Best Lens Material For Fishing Sunglasses?
The vast majority of all fishing quality fishing sunglasses are made out of two material types. These are Polycarbonate and Glass. A new material, Nylon is also making a name for itself. When buying fishing sunglasses, the best Lens material to look for is Polycarbonate, Glass, or Nylon. First I will list the key differences,…
Best Sunglass Lens Color For Trout Fishing
Want to know what is the best lens color for trout fishing, in the article below I will discuss the pros and cons of the most commonly used lens colors. If you are in a rush, and just want to know the best lens base color for sight fishing. Best general purpose (shallows): Amber, Copper,…
Do Expensive Fly Rods Catch More Fish?
Today, Sage has announced their new R8, their first flagship fly rod for quite a few years The launch hype is generating quite a bit of conversation. Much of which is concerning its $1050 price tag. So I decided this would be a good topic for a blog, do expensive rods catch more fish? Is…
