Despite fishing them on and off for many years the trout Jerkbait from Live Target is a lure I have many mixed feelings about. In this review, I will share my experience on how well it performs when targeting predominantly wild trout. Overall I do not consider it a good jerkbait, but it can certainly…
I want to discuss presentation speed when it comes to trout fishing. As in how fast should a nymph, dry, streamer, or lure be moved through the water to maximize the chances of catching fish. Now, there will always be outliers, trout that behave differently from the norm or what is expected given current water…
Many fishermen find winter to be a miserable time to fish, the trout are sluggish and the temperatures cold. Well, they are missing out, because on warm winter days the fishing can be spectacular. In this article, I will share some hints on how to catch trout during even the coldest of months. Surface –…
Growing up in the 80s Saturday morning cartoons had me believe quicksand was a real threat, in the school yard my mates and I even discussed Strategies on the best ways to escape if we were ever caught. We had all the knowledge. As I grew up the presence of quicksand and other imagined perils…
Easy answer really. When fishermen are staring over the side of bridges, we are looking for fish. Like many trout fishermen, I struggle to cross a bridge without pausing to spend a few minutes looking over the side. There is always something to see. Bridges offer an excellent vantage point high above the water’s surface,…
Welcome to my article, where I will share common mistakes I still make while trout fishing. I am not going to spend time discussing casting or technique-specific mistakes. Yeah, it is all too easy to make too many back casts or mend badly resulting in drag. These are not really mistakes, just a lack of…
I have not written a post for about a week because I spent that time cycling the length of South Korea.I started just after lunch on Wednesday in the northern coastal city of Incheon and finished six days later on Monday afternoon in the southern port city of Busan. All up I rode some 633km…
Today, I thought I will share the prime locations to cast when attempting to catch a trout. There is a lot of water out there, and trout usually only hold and feed in a small portion of it. Knowing where to cast can greatly increase the odds of catching a fish. Submerged trees – because…
Some people, no matter how many hours they spend on the water just can,t seem to catch trout, while other successful fishermen, might all of a sudden blank. A spot that was consistently producing suddenly won,t even produce a strike. 1) The trout have been spooked When fishing behind other anglers, there is a reasonable…
In the eyes of many outdoor men, fall is hunting season. The deer are in their rut, and it is the only time of the year to get that trophy head. Their billowing roars spread throughout the valley, as the dominant males compete for their harem. It is also game bird season, the young quail,…
