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Dealing with condensation on fishing sunglasses
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
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Why Sunglasses are Essential When Trout Fishing
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
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What breaking strain tippet to fish?
When fly fishing, it is best to select tippet based on its diameter, not on its breaking strain. The best diameter is based on the size of the fly you plan on casting, not on the weight of the fish you hope to land. It is also worth noting, that the tippet diameter must be … Read more
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Which leader material is best when fishing braid?
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
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Fly fishing into strong winds
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
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How many trout species are found in America?
There are 11 trout species in the United States, 10 of which are native. One additional species is likely locally extinct.
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How to Catch Trout in Hot Weather?
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
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Choosing the Perfect Fly Fishing Indicators: The Top 8 Picks
There is no one best strike indicator under all conditions. What works well on a spring creek, will likely struggle on a boisterous freestone river. In all honestly, I rarely fish indicators, but sometimes they are essential. A necessary evil. Some nymphs are simply too heavy to suspend under a dry fly hence the need … Read more
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How to keep slime off your hook, (and does slime scare fish?)
You arrive at your fishing spot and started fishing, but cast after cast comes back with a lure covered in slime! This is not much fun, and removing it after every cast becomes somewhat of a chore. So, what are some good ways to keep slime off your hooks and lures, and does a little … Read more
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What Is the Best Way to Carry a Net When Trout Fishing?
A landing net is a very useful piece of gear to assit in landing fish. In some situations they are the only way to safely land trout without breaking them off. But let’s be honest, they can be a bit cumbersome and bulky to carry. So what is the best way to carry a net? … Read more
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British Brown Trout Are More Diverse Than You Think
I find the diversity of trout species fascinating. In this article, I just want to share just how diverse Brown Trout are within a geographical area as small as the British Isles. At a glance, all brown trout seem to be just Brown Trout, and in some ways they are. But, Brown trout are a … Read more
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Where to find Brook Trout in New Zealand
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
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Weird Items which might be worth taking trout fishing.
Here is a list of five weird items I have seen people take with them trout fishing. I even include a few in my vest. 1) Pantyhose I first learned about the versatility of pantihose from an old guy who was sharing the contents of his fly fishing vest. I personally do not bring them … Read more
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8 Things to check before going trout fishing
I have written many articles on how to trout fish, and what to look for when on the water. But what are some things to check before even getting to the river. In this article, I will list 7 key things I check before going trout fishing. 1) I check the forecast When I get … Read more
