Brook trout, Brook Char or Salvelinus fontinalis are native to the Eastern United States, from the Appalachian Mountains all the way north to the Hudson Bay basin in Canada. Brook trout were first brought to New Zealand in the 1877, and the acclimatisation societies released them widely across the country. Most of the liberated fish … Read more
With the recent waves of hot weather, I find even walking the dog is exhausting. When it is hot the trout we love to catch also struggle as water temperature raises. In the middle of summer with high temperatures and low flow, trout fishing is difficult. The trout are not being fussy, as the temperature … Read more
Most of us care deeply about the trout we catch and the continued health of the fishery. When releasing trout, we want them to survive, thrive, and reproduce. A trout that dies shortly after release, is the worst possible outcome. Over the years, there has been a lot of controversies over which hook type damages … Read more
Struggling to catch your first trout? This guide gives basic guidance on catching your first trout. Plus how to learn the secrets of a trout river. This guide assumes you already have a lightweight fishing rod, spinning reel, and a selection of lures. If you do not have suitable fishing equipment, I suggest following the … Read more
Sitting at home with the rain falling brings up the question: is trout fishing in the rain worthwhile? Rainy weather can be an excellent time to trout fish. Trout are not only more active, but they are also generally in the mood to feed. That is because rain lowers water temperatures, increases oxygenation, and dislodges … Read more
There’s something truly magical about being surrounded by fresh air and majestic peaks that makes even the toughest fishing days worthwhile. When you first fish a lake in the mountains, it can be overwhelming. So much water, so many possibilities. Sometimes, they don,t even contain trout. Where to even start? I personally, I like to … Read more
At times we all want to cast farther, cover a few extra yards of river with every cast. Maybe reach that submerge log out in the middle. There are many reasons why a fisherman might want to cast farther. When fishing in big waters such as lakes long casts allow water to be covered that … Read more
1) Stay calm. Do not cut the line. 2) If you have them, put on gloves, sunglasses and other protective equipment. 3) Be gentle when winding in the bird. Take it slow. Do not try to brute force it. 4) When the bird reaches the shore. Gently subdue it by holding the wings firmly against … Read more
To get sponsorship as a trout fisherman. Requires a high profile in the local community, and skilled at both fishing and self-promotion. Increase your profile Industry representatives have approached me several times. They were offering sponsorship for using and promoting their products. These companies approached me because I had a large online profile. I was … Read more
Many people see fly fishing as an elitist sport, popularized by the British nobility who drive their latest model land-rovers to their private chalk streams. This extravagant cost is far from reality even in England and certainly not in America. The belief fly fishing is expensive is a common misconception. While it is certainly possible … Read more
