This short article just explains the most essential items to take trout fishing. Essential Gear Required To Catch trout Light weight 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…
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…
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,…
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. Amber, Copper, and Brown Lens Sunglasses…
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…
There seems to be quite some confusion regarding what size spinning reel to get for trout fishing. I am going to provide a method that can be used with any brand of spinning reel. This method uses the breaking strain of the line you use to decide what reel to get. When trout fishing, we…
Swim shads represent small fish, and they generally have a hyper realistic finish, on the retrieve their little tail does wiggle through the water in a rather fishlike fashion. They are affordable. Depending on brand, a pre-rigged shad generally costs around a dollar. You can get a whole package for the price of a single…
In this guide, I will discuss how often fishing line needs to be replaced and will provide some tips and tricks to prolong, and sometimes double it’s useful life. It is important to replace your line to prevent break off’s and lost tackle. How often to replace fishing line? Occasional use Heavy use Heavy use…
If you are reading this article, I guess you have just dropped a fly box overboard and watched helplessly as it sunk to the deep. Don,t feel too bad, I am sure most fly fishermen have lost more than a few fly boxes over the years. In this article, I will share what I consider…
Have you ever been to a fishing store, and looked at the large display of lures. There are so many different colors and patterns. Just which one is best for trout fishing? In this guide, I will share what I consider to be the best Kastmaster colors for trout fishing. I have been seriously trout…
