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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

  • 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

  • Which leader material is best when fishing braid?
    Trout fishing advice | Gear and reviews | Spinning

    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

  • 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

  • How many trout species are found in America?
    Trout fishing advice

    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.

Featured Guides

  • Can Trout Survive in Private Ponds?
    Trout fishing advice

    Can Trout Survive in Private Ponds?

    ByThomas Walsh July 20, 2022March 23, 2023

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  • Two brown trout swimming in a river
    Strange trout

    How many species of trout are there?

    ByThomas Walsh November 13, 2022November 16, 2022

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  • Four in line spinner trout lures
    Spinning lures | Gear and reviews | Spinning

    Top-rated Inline Spinners for Trout: The Ultimate Review of Best and Worst Picks

    ByThomas Walsh March 12, 2021April 10, 2024

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  • Standing by the river with one of my trout spinning rods. At 6'6" it is a good length for trout.
    Gear and reviews | Rods and Reels | Spinning

    What rod length for trout spinning?

    ByThomas Walsh April 27, 2021April 11, 2024

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  • Barometric pressure and trout fishing
    Trout fishing advice

    Why barometric pressure does not affect trout fishing

    ByThomas Walsh February 12, 2022November 14, 2022

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  • The World’s Largest Trout: Surpassing Even the IGFA Record
    Trout fishing advice

    The World’s Largest Trout: Surpassing Even the IGFA Record

    ByThomas Walsh June 23, 2022March 13, 2024

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  • How to Catch Trout in Hot Weather?
    Trout fishing advice

    How to Catch Trout in Hot Weather?

    ByThomas Walsh July 3, 2021November 23, 2022

    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
    Gear and reviews | Fly Fishing

    Choosing the Perfect Fly Fishing Indicators: The Top 8 Picks

    ByThomas Walsh May 12, 2021March 22, 2024

    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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Popular Articles

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

    How to catch trout in braided rivers

    ByThomas Walsh August 26, 2021November 5, 2022

    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

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  • Shallow water is an excellent place to catch trout
    Trout fishing advice

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

    ByThomas Walsh September 11, 2022November 16, 2022

    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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  • 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?

    ByThomas Walsh October 14, 2022November 5, 2022

    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

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  • Can you hold a trout by its mouth?
    Trout fishing advice

    Can you hold a trout by its mouth? (Find out why not)

    ByThomas Walsh March 27, 2022March 27, 2022

    Trout you plan on releasing should not be lifted by their mouth. Trout have weak jaws, which are not strong enough to support the weight of their body when out of the water. By lipping a trout, and holding it out of the water we run the risk of hyper extending its jaw that can … Read more

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  • Are Solunar Calendars Useful for Trout Fishing?
    Trout fishing advice

    Are Solunar Calendars Useful for Trout Fishing?

    ByThomas Walsh March 11, 2022August 21, 2022

    Recently I have had a couple of questions asking about Solunar Calendars, are they a useful tool for predicting the best time to go trout fishing? In this article, I will share my thoughts and explain why I do not consider Solunar Calendars to be useful. Solunar Calendars are not a useful tool for predicting … Read more

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  • Should drones be allowed on trout streams?
    Trout fishing advice | Gear and reviews

    Should drones be allowed on trout streams?

    ByThomas Walsh January 5, 2022November 23, 2022

    I am going to put my cards straight on the table. I hate drones, I consider them annoying oversized mosquitoes that buzz around overhead ruining the tranquillity of an area. Sure, they produce some spectacular video footage, but that does not make them any less annoying. Drones are more than just video devices, they can … Read more

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