A question I often get asked, is which jerkbait is best for trout fishing, and out of all jerkbaits I am asked to share my thoughts between Rapala’s and Dynamic Lures HD trout. To start with Rapala produces a massive range of different jerkbaits, there is simply just not one Rapala lure. When people ask … Read more
The Pflueger President and the Shimano Sedona are two of the most popular spinning reels for ultralight freshwater fishing. In this review, we will compare them head to head to see which is the best ultralight spinning reel for trout and other pan fish. We will be comparing the Pflueger President 20X and the Shimano … Read more
Below are the seven trout lures that I consider to be must have when trolling for trout. They are all proven fish catchers. These are the lures that have brought me my most consistent success in catching trout. Like the title says, they represent timeless quality. First some background, I mostly troll in shallow or … Read more
Comparing Shimano’s budget spinning reels I’ll get straight to the point: the Shimano Sienna FG and the FX FC are essentially the same reel, just dressed in different clothing. Most of their parts are interchangeable, and in terms of performance, there is little that sets them apart. The only notable difference is one extra ball … Read more
I personally like inline singles from VMC, Mustad, Gamakastu and Owner. Eagle Claw also makes some nice hooks. I like treble hooks from VMC or Owner. These brands are often the choice of the lure manufacturers. When replacing hooks, it is important not to use hooks that are too big or too small for your … Read more
When deciding which color jerkbait I am going to fish I have a few guidelines I follow. The most simple rule, when the water is clear I fish natural patterns. When the water is murky or dirty, I fish highly contrasting and vivid patterns. Selecting the correct color jerkbait or minnow lure can mean the … Read more
This is just a quick overview of what are the best spinning reels to use for targeting trout which live in creeks, streams or other small bodies of water. Trout in such environments are usually small but that does not make them any less difficult to catch. When targeting stream trout it is important to … Read more
This article is looking at leaders used while spinning, if you are interested in fly fishing tapered leaders, I suggest giving this video a view. It provides a very good overview of the importance of tapered leaders. A contributor recently wanted to know what was the best leader setup to use with his new ultralight … Read more
The best spinning reels for Steelhead reels start with a rigid frame, smooth drag, and excellent line lay. They are built solid, with no flex under pressure. They must be tough, and perform like new even after 10,000 casts. If I had to pick just one spinning reel for Steelhead fishing, it would be the … Read more
Braided rivers have a place close to my heart, they are where I caught my first trout, followed by my first salmon a day later. Braided rivers are an ever changing network of interconnecting branches and channels. At the whims of the floods, the channels change. A deep pool one year could be gone the … Read more