Rapala jerkbaits are some of the best trout lures. Jerkbaits like the ones from Rapala are without a doubt my favorite lure for catching mature, wild brown trout. With over 23 Rapala patterns available. It can be difficult for newer fishermen to decide which colors to fish. It often seems like fishermen only fish a…
If you are reading this, you probably want to know what lure or bait to use to catch trout. In this article, I am going to list 14 of the most consistent baits and artificial lures that come highly recommended from experienced California based fishermen. Before heading out, and spending your hard earned money on…
I feel like the Oringal Floating Jerkbait needs no introduction. They have been catching trout for longer than most of us have been alive. A truly iconic trout lure, and despite countless new designs and innovations, no other jerkbait can consistently outfish the original. The Rapala action is so iconic and effective at catching trout,…
Why do some treble hooks on lures come with a small piece of plastic tube over the shank of the hook? The main purpose of the plastic tube on treble hooks is decorative. Some fishermen also believe it provides a ‘hot spot’ that fish can concentrate when going in for the strike. Additionally, if the…
For such a tiny piece of metal, swivels generate a lot of discussions and controversy among trout fishermen. Some fishermen consider them an essential piece of kit, while others have them nowhere near their rigs. In this article, I will take a look at both sides of the debate and discuss when it is a…
Simple question, but a difficult answer. The number one variable which determines the number of trout caught is not the lure or gear used but the skill of the angler. A novice with a spinning rod, will nearly always outfish a novice with a fly rod. The learning curve required to fish with spinning gear…
It is difficult to cast ultralight tackle far, and the lighter the tackle the more difficult it becomes. So every few feet of extra distance might mean the difference between landing your lure where the fish are feeding or falling short. I decided over the weekend, to try and get a more definitive answer to…
Welcome to our guide for the 10 best trout lures for fishing in Montana. This ranking is based on surveying anglers who fish predominantly in the Mountainous North West. These suggestions will likely also work well in the neighboring states of Idaho and Wyoming and even north into British Columbia. 1) Panther Martin It seems…
I was fishing a shallow stream the other day, and it got me thinking that shallow skinny water, whether it is a creek, stream, or even the extreme margins of a larger river presents a number of challenges when retrieving a lure. The main issue, when fishing skinny water is that our lures often hit…
In this article, I am going to discuss two very similar reels. These reels, almost have more in common than separates them. They are both excellent. If I had to describe both reels in just one sentence. The Stradic is a workhorse while the Vanford is all about finesse. For the most part, I am…
