There seems to be quite some confusion regarding what size spinning reel to get for trout fishing. I am going to provide a method that can be used with any brand of spinning reel. This method uses the breaking strain of the line you use to decide what reel to get. When trout fishing, we … Read more
Gear ratio does not really matter, with that said. A gear ratio between 5.0:1 to 5.2:1 is generally well suited for trout fishing. Trout like a slow retrieve so no need for a high-speed ratio. You can still fish with trout with a fast ratio, just need to wind in the line slower. If you … Read more
The title of most powerful drag found on a readily available, ‘small size’ spinning reel belongs to the Kastking Sharky III which offers 33lb of drag on a 1000 size reel that weighs just 7.6oz. While the Sharky III has a powerful drag. It is not a reel I usually recommend. It is slightly larger … Read more
This is a quick article, listing what I think are the best spinning rods and reels to carry in a backup when trout fishing. This is for anyone who wants to go hiking but wishes to carry a rod just in case they decide to go for a fish. I will first discuss rods, the … Read more
From a performance perspective there isn’t much that separates entry-level trout spinning rods from the best rods on the market. They all catch fish, and often I find myself thinking, with a few exceptions that rod choice, assuming it’s an ultralight does not really matter. Some $30 rods casts and fish just as well as … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … 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