I just got back from a few days of trout fishing mountain streams. With all the mountain streams frozen solid, it had been a while since I had been fishing. So my casting was a bit rusty, over the 12 hours or so I spent fishing, I managed to lose half a dozen lures. In…
The breaking strain of fishing line most suitable for targeting trout in streams and ponds is 4lb, with a diameter of 0.008″ (0.20mm). This thin line is difficult for the trout to see and casts further when fishing with typical trout spinners. When fishing rivers, going up to 6lb or 8lb line is sometimes required….
Weighing trout you plan on releasing can be a bit tricky, often it is easier to guesstimate a weight or even measure the trout instead. Of course, such methods are quite vague, and the true weight of the fish can vary widely from such estimates. When weighing trout you plan on releasing, it is best…
Landing nets make catching trout much easier, they are almost an essential piece of equipment. But what landing net to get, and does it even matter? In this guide, I will discuss the optimal sizes and what I consider to be the best landing nets for trout fishing. I will also discuss the different options…
I was recently fishing a remote pool of my local river. While I was fishing, I noticed the outline of what looked like a pair of sunglasses resting on the bottom of the pool. I was unable to retrieve them, it is much too cold to be taking a dip this time of year. But…
A landing net is a very useful piece of gear to assit in landing fish. In some situations they are the only way to safely land trout without breaking them off. But let’s be honest, they can be a bit cumbersome and bulky to carry. So what is the best way to carry a net?…
Looking for a new ultralight spinning reel? A reel that is not only lightweight but durable with excellent line management. In this article, I hope to provide what I consider to be the best ultralight spinning reels. For more comprehensive reviews covering many of these reels check my main spinning reel buyers guide. What makes…
This article was initially going to be about 7 forgotten trout lures that deserve a second chance. But while preparing for the article, I realized that many lures were forgotten for a good reason. They have simply been replaced by newer, more efficient designs or maybe they were never that great to begin with. Secondly,…
Reviewing products when new is fine, but it does little to indicate long term durability. So in this post, I decided to take a look at one of my old Lamson fly reels to see how well my US made Lamson has held up after many years of freshwater use. I tried to find my…
Welcome! This guide aims to provide you with the best gear ratio for trout fishing and an explanation of the role it plays in fishing. If you are new to fishing, and just want to know what is the best ultralight reel to buy then I have written a guide here where I have reviewed…
