Trout fishing advice

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

Trout fishing advice

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

Fly Fishing

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

Trying to fish into the wind
Trout fishing advice | Fly Fishing

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

Choosing the Perfect Fly Fishing Indicators: The Top 8 Picks
Gear and reviews | Fly Fishing

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

Braided Rivers flow where they want
Fly Fishing | Spinning | Trout fishing advice

How to catch trout in braided rivers

Braided rivers have a place close to my heart, they are where I caught my first trout, followed by my first salmon a day later. Braided rivers are an ever changing network of interconnecting branches and channels. At the whims of the floods, the channels change. A deep pool one year could be gone the … Read more

What do trout eat during the winter? (and how to imitate them)
Fly Fishing | Trout fishing advice

What do trout eat during the winter? (and how to imitate them)

Trout fishing can be particularly challenging during the winter months. As temperatures drop and conditions change, trout behavior and feeding patterns shift. While many fishermen find winter to be a miserable time to fish, due to cold temperatures, frozen guides and sluggish trout. Well, they are missing out, because on warm winter days the fishing … Read more

Fly Fishing | Trout fishing advice

What is the best fly fishing floatant?

Few things are more annoying than a dry fly that refuses to float. So let’s discuss the best ways to keep your dry flies floating high and dry, and hopefully catch more trout. Fly floatants The most common way to keep a dry fly floating is by applying a water-repelling coating which are typically referred … Read more

How good is an e-bike for accessing fishing spots
Trout fishing advice | Gear and reviews

How practical are E-Bikes at replacing a 4WD for accessing fishing spots?

I recently had to decide between buying a new 4wd vehicle, or just a more basic hatchback. When I looked at things from a more sensible perspective, I only really need 4wd ability to access a handful of remote fishing locations, and maybe the occasional hiking trailhead or skifield. Realistically, 99% of my driving is … Read more

How to keep slime off your hook, (and does slime scare fish?)
Trout fishing advice

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