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Shallow water lake tactics for trout (Why, Where, When, and How)

November 16, 2022September 11, 2022 by Thomas Walsh
Shallow water is an excellent place to catch trout

Something about fishermen, we often seem to think the most likely place to find fish is in the deepest hole, or on the featureless bottom of a lake several hundred feet down. We know that fish live in water, so deeper water must be hiding bigger fish. Like most fly fishermen probably already know, this … Read more

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The many ways I manage to injure myself trout fishing

March 25, 2024September 10, 2022 by Thomas Walsh

The weather was absolutely brilliant today, but I was stuck at home waiting for family to visit in the afternoon, so I decided to sneak out for a short ride, as I was powering home, my chain momentarily got stuck and I slammed my toes directly into the asphalt. The pain was immediate, but it … Read more

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How to research a lake before fishing a trout derby.

September 15, 2022September 5, 2022 by Thomas Walsh

From time to time I get asked for advice on the best way to approach fishing a trout fishing derby or competition. Those who ask, are more often than not fairly new to the sport of fishing, or at least new to the lake where the competition is due to take place It can take … Read more

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Is September a good month for trout fishing?

September 5, 2022 by Thomas Walsh

September might just be my favorite month for trout fishing. The hot dog days of summer have passed, replaced by cool mornings and sunny days. The water temperatures slowly cool throughout the month allowing the trout to be active throughout the day. Best of all, the summer vacations are over, and the mountain valleys are … Read more

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Selecting the most suitable trees to plant alongside a trout stream or pond.

September 10, 2022September 4, 2022 by Thomas Walsh

There are many reasons why you might want to landscape around a trout stream or newly developed pond. Trees and plants do bring many benefits and a few downsides to a trout fishery. If I were to offer one piece of advice, is to try and plant a good selection and mix of trees. Try … Read more

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Can trout see in the dark?

September 1, 2022 by Thomas Walsh

Trout can see in the dark probably better than we can, but they lose the ability to discern color. They see the world in various shades of gray. Both brown and rainbow trout can easily feed by the light of the full moon. I do not want to go into the science too much, but … Read more

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Six hobbies and interests that complement trout fishing

August 28, 2022 by Thomas Walsh

Fishing is a great hobby in its own right. I can spend hours, even days doing it, but sometimes it is great to kill two birds with one stone. If the plan is to spend two hours driving to a river to fish the evening hatch, sometimes it is good to have other things to … Read more

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Are cattle destroying our trout streams? (and other ramblings)

August 25, 2022 by Thomas Walsh

The relationship between farmers and fishing lobbyists can be somewhat heated at times. Some areas of conflict include – Stock grazing too close or in waterways – Use of too much water for irrigation – Leaching of fertilizer into waterways In my opinion, some of these views are valid, while others I struggle to support. … Read more

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Why I prefer to trout fish with spinners and flies rather than bait

April 4, 2024August 23, 2022 by Thomas Walsh
Spinning for trout on a large river

I have nothing against bait fishing, I grew up fishing bait and have caught many of my biggest and most memorable fish on it. When saltwater fishing, smelly, fresh bait is usually my first choice. It is also an excellent method for catching trout fresh from the hatchery. Freshwater fishing for wild trout is different … Read more

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When do trout spawn? (and the factors that determine it)

November 8, 2022August 22, 2022 by Thomas Walsh

Want to know when trout spawn, and the conditions that trigger it? Will on this page, I have listed the spawning times and conditions for major species of trout. I also need to note, that these dates are for the northern hemisphere only. The months are opposite for the southern hemipshere. As an added bonus, … Read more

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