When fishing, condensation on our lenses can be a real pain to deal with. It occurs thanks to the temperature difference between our body and the surrounding air. Condensation is not normally a problem when just strolling to the local pond. But if you have to hike in over a steep hill, or paddle hard … Read more
There are two main reasons to wear sunglasses when trout fishing. Firstly, they make seeing through the glare significantly easier, which assists greatly in spotting trout or likely lays. Even more importantly, they protect the eyes, not only from the sun’s rays but also from wayward flies, hooks, and twigs. For both reasons, sunglasses are … Read more
Basically, it does not matter if you use monofilament or fluorocarbon as a leader. They all work and perform similarly. So if you already own some line of around 4 or 6lb it will be fine to use for trout fishing. To summarize the key differences quickly, Florourcabon is slightly more transparent while nylon/mono has … Read more
When trying to fly fish I hate the wind, it roughs up the surface making spotting difficult, not to mention that the gusts can ruin an otherwise perfect cast. I learned to fly fish on one of the windiest trout rivers in the world, the daily averages wind-run is something like 155 mph (it is … Read more
There are 11 trout species in the United States, 10 of which are native. One additional species is likely locally extinct.
Adult trout older than a couple of seasons lack the visual cones capable of seeing UV light, so the use of UV paint or thread on lures and flies will not make most trout more likely to strike. Trout will see them just like any other lure or fly, so if it’s a suitable color … Read more
August can be a challenging month for trout fishing, water temperatures are high, and being the summer vacations, popular stretches can be crowded. But there is still worthwhile trout fishing to be had. When the temperatures of my home waters are high, I rarely fish for trout. I pre target other species or travel somewhere … Read more
Introduction: It has been a while since I have done a head to head comparing two popular lures. Well today, I decided to write about two of the biggest names in Spinners. Panther Martin and Rooster Tail. These lures have been around for quite some time and both are extremely popular. Although I personally believe … Read more
Introduction The Abu Garcia Revo SX is a well-made and relatively lightweight spinning reel that delivers smooth performance, it is quite well suited for freshwater applications. While it may not reach the level of a Shimano Vanford or Stradic, it is a worthy alternative and can be a bargain when sold at a discount. Abu … Read more
Us trout fishermen know that there’s nothing quite like the thrill of casting a line into pristine waters, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, and waiting for that telltale take. From the jagged peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the tranquil rivers winding through lush forests out east, the United States is blessed with a plethora of … Read more