Planning on hiking into the backcountry, and hoping to catch a few trout while camping in the wilderness. The first decision you need to make do you wish to carry a multi-piece travel rod or use a telescopic rod. There are pros and cons to both. Multi Piece Travel Rod – 10% to 15% lighter…
One of the most commonly asked questions from new trout anglers is which spinning rod to purchase. This is an extremely difficult question to answer because not much separates entry level trout spinning rods from the best. They also come in a wide range of different lengths. To add to the confusion, price is not…
I love fishing braid on ultralight tackle, it is my go to line for trout and most other species. While many reels do a decent job when fishing monofilaments, fishing braid can put reels under a lot more pressure. The thin diameter of braid can also cut through unhardened areas and even damage any areas…
In this guide, I am going to discuss the best spinning reels for brook trout fishing. I will cover the most suitable sizes, for both small stream trout plus the much larger ones found further north. I will also give my recommendations for the 5 spinning reels I feel are the best value. I suppose…
Thinking of going trout fishing for the first time, but have little idea what gear to buy? Well, in this guide I will give you a brief overview of what gear you will need to buy. I will cover rods, reels, lines and even give some lure suggestions. In the chart below, I have provided…
Thinking of buying your first reel for trout fishing, but unsure what size to get. While it is possible to catch trout on nearly any size reel, fishing will be a lot more enjoyable with one of an appropriate size. Reels typically come in a range of sizes. Now, there is no universal standard for…
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…
Comparing Shimano’s budget spinning reels I will get straight to the point. The Shimano Sienna FG and the FX FC are the same reel but in different clothing. The majority of the parts are interchangeable and performance wise there is little which differentiates them. Internally the Sienna has one extra ball bearing. In all other…
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…
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…
