Thinking of traveling to New Zealand and hoping to do some trout fishing. In this article we discuss the key differences in the commonly used spinning lures available in both countries. I feel it is also important to note that trout are trout and despite living an ocean apart, they share very similar feeding habits. … Read more
Catch and release is an important conservation tool to protect the quality of our wild fisheries. If all anglers, were to keep all that they catch the quality of some fisheries will quickly collapse. Rainbow trout streams are especially vulnerable to overfishing. Below, I share my opinion on what I consider are the best spinners, … Read more
Yes, we can catch trout on bass lures. Trout share many of the same triggers as bass. Trout and Bass are both visual hunters, they see prey and they react to intercept it. Trout readily take bait lures. Both species also detect prey through vibrations using their ‘lateral line’ which is a series of pores … Read more
Made in America Trout Spinning Reels There are hundreds of spinning reels on the market, but only a handful of brands make spinning reels in the United States. Below, I have summarized the various spinning reels and their suitability for trout fishing. To save everyone time, there is currently no American made spinning reels suitable … Read more
When looking across a trout stream or river, you might glimpse a trout or two feeding in the shallows or the occasional raise out wide. What we experience from the surface is only a tiny fraction of the fish life underwater. There are deep pools I blindly fish. I float dries and nymphs along the … Read more
The most commonly used line for trout fishing is monofilament or nylon with a breaking strain of 4 to 6lb. Experienced fishermen might go as low as 2lb when targeting small trout in very clear water. Anglers targeting trophy trout or steelheads might go as high as 12lb. The line you fish with might just … Read more
It is a struggle to find a telescopic rod that I will recommend for trout fishing. While researching for this guide, I researched and tested over twenty models and to be upfront. Most of them were disappointing. The problem most telescopic rods suffer is poor guide placement. The distance between the guides are far from … Read more
There is nothing I enjoy more than escaping into the wilderness for a few days of pristine mountain air and wild fish. When fishing remote areas, you need to ask yourself. Is the plan to establish a base camp, and return every night. Or will you keep hiking along the river and camp down whenever … Read more
Been invited for a camping trip, and have no fishing gear? Below are my thoughts on what represents the best value for money trout or panfish fishing kit for some casual fishing. Perfect for someone who might fish once or twice a year but nothing serious. Handline – The Cheapest Way To Fish The cheapest … Read more
Types of braids, and why Superlines are the best. There are hundreds of different fishing lines available, and braid is no exception. Most brands have several variations. But, not all braids and created equal, and not all play nicely with spinning reels. In general, the thinner the diameter of the braid the more problematic it … Read more
