On the water review of the Live Target Trout Jerkbait
|

On the water review of the Live Target Trout Jerkbait

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…

Shimano Sahara FJ – The New Best Trout Reel Under $100?

Shimano Sahara FJ – The New Best Trout Reel Under $100?

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…

Best Shimano Stradic Alternative? (6 metal frame reels compared)
|

Best Shimano Stradic Alternative? (6 metal frame reels compared)

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…

My favorite trout spinners for fishing in the fall
|

My favorite trout spinners for fishing in the fall

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…