The exact number of trout species is ambiguous and debated by taxonomists. Some conservative opinions consider the brown trout Salmo trutta to be the only true trout. While others are willing to identify, dozens if not hundreds of unique trout species In this article, I will explain why and will attempt to answer how many…
The largest trout in the world, are rarely caught by rod and line, most met their fate in commercial nets or been found floating dead on the surface. Some example is a net caught 102lb Lake trout caught in Lake Athabasca, Canada, and a 75lb brown trout netted from Lake Attersee, Austria in 1938. So…
Barometric pressure does not directly affect trout or their feeding patterns. But, barometric pressure does have an indirect influence because air pressure is one of the fundamental drivers of our climate, and changes in weather can influence when or how trout are more likely to feed. Barometric pressure can also change water levels, during periods…
A 6ft6″ – 7ft long spinning rod works best in most trout fishing situations. This is a good general-purpose length for fishing from either the shore or a boat. It is what I use for 90% of my trout fishing. Some anglers prefer rods as short as 4ft6″ when fishing small overgrown streams where casting…
These are the five best trout spinners, and I also suggest the ones to avoid. I also explain when, where and how to get the best out of each variation.
