The Trout Jerkbait from Live Target is a lure I have many mixed feelings about and one which I have fished with, on and off for years. In this review, I will share my experience on how well it performs when targeting wild trout. Mostly brown trout, but the occasional rainbow. I do not consider…
Blue Fox Flash Spinner on the water test I can tell a lot about spinners based on the blade they are designed around. The Blue Fox Flash spinner features a willow leaf blade. In my books, this is not a positive when it comes to trout fishing because its strengths does not always outweigh its…
Just a quick on the water review of a little Jerkbait, the Yo-Zuri Snap Shad. Unfortunately, the lures which I tested appears to be discontinued so they can be hard to find. Yo-Zuri does have a new version on the market, but they are shorter and rounder. The Yo-Zuri Snap Shad is a slender 3.5cm…
I fished with and reviewed Salmo Hornet jerkbaits. How do these tiny jerkbaits compare with the rest?
These two reels share a lot in common. Including most of their internal parts. In my experience, the Shimano Sedona (and its enhanced brother the Sahara) are the most durable trout spinning reel on a budget. Until the release of the upgraded Shimano Sahara FJ the quality of the gearing and tolerances of these two reels…
For all the praise premium price reels like the Stradic and Vanford get, most of us fish with reels that cost under $100, it is likely the most competitive segment of the market. Earlier this year Shimano refreshed the Sahara line-up and released the FJ. The FJ represents a nice improvement over the older Sahara…
The Shimano Stradic is one of the best spinning reels ever made, and it has developed a cult like following of fans. It is simply a well-built reel that is not only smooth but extremely durable. If there is one complaint regarding the Stradic it is the price, at close to $200 it is a…
Welcome to my review comparing two of the best metal body spinning reels that are available in sizes suitable for trout and steelhead. In this review, for the most part, I will be comparing the smallest sizes, these being the Penn Battle III 1000 and the Daiwa BG BG1500. While the emphasis, is on the…
The length of a leader, when targeting trout or steelhead should at a minimum be a couple of feet longer than the length of your rod. While the length of the leader when bait fishing really depends on the depth of presentation. How long should a leader be when spinning for trout? When spinning for…
Looking for some good lures for late fall trout fishing, well the year round staples such as Mepps Agila, Panther martins and Bluefox Vibrax, and Kastmasters still perform well. It is all that many fishermen ever fish, and that is fine. But in this article, I will share some less well known trout lures that…
