A 6ft6″ – 7ft long spinning rod works best in most trout fishing situations. This is a good general-purpose length for fishing from either the shore or a boat. It is what I use for 90% of my trout fishing. Some anglers prefer rods as short as 4ft6″ when fishing small overgrown streams where casting…
While spinning for trout line twist is an annoyance that causes tangles, knots, and even break-offs. While prevention is better than cure, mistakes happen and lines become twisted. In this guide, I will discuss ways to remove line twists. Once the line twist is removed, it is important to keep the line twist free. The…
Welcome to my guide on how to paddle a fishing kayak faster. There are many reasons why you might want to paddle faster. Maybe to spend more time fishing and less paddling? or simply keep up with faster mates on the water. In this guide, I will share my knowledge from kayak racing on sneaky…
Keeping phones and keys safe when fishing We all now take expensive electronic devices with us while fishing, from phones, cameras, or even key lobes they have increasingly become an essential part of our lives. Many of us head to our local fishing hole to escape the demands of modern life, even then with the…
I have caught more large trout on jerkbaits than any other style of lure. In this guide I will explain why they are such an efficient trout catcher.
These are the five best trout spinners, and I also suggest the ones to avoid. I also explain when, where and how to get the best out of each variation.
Welcome to our guide, to help you find the best wading boot for your needs. Over the last few seasons, I have been in the fortunate position to wear and test many wading boots. I have also been in contact with several full-time fishing guides who basically live in their wading boots for much of…
