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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 carry a fly rod while hiking.
If I plan on walking for several hours, I will dismantle my rod and store it inside a carry case. Most fly rods come with one. I then strap the case securely to the side of my pack. Having good side straps, and a ‘water bottle holder’ usually holds a fly rod very securely in … Read more
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Mastering Trout Fishing while Traveling: Insider Tips for Success
Heading away on a trout fishing holiday, or want to get in a little trout fishing while traveling? This guide looks at ways to help improve your trout fishing success. Sleep close to the fishing When heading away for a fishing weekend or longer trip, make sure you stay as close to your fishing area … Read more
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Where to find trout in winter? and how to catch them.
Many fishermen notice that productive trout spots over the summer might seem dead during the winter. It might not just be a streak of bad luck, trout often move between home ranges. They have separate summer and winter territories. In this guide, I will share my knowledge of where stream, river, and lake-living trout go … 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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Best value waterproof phone for fishing
Every since damaging my last feature phone on a canoe trip, I have been a big advocate for waterproof phones. The peace of mind, and increased ease of use while fishing them a worthwhile investment. When buying a waterproof smartphone I advise getting one with IPx6 or better rating. These phones are certified to survive … Read more
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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
