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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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Do Sturgeons Eat Trout and Steelheads?
across much of their range. So how well do these two endemic species get along and what interactions occur between them?
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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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Most Common Items Lost While Trout Fishing
I was recently fishing a remote pool of my local river. While I was fishing, I noticed the outline of what looked like a pair of sunglasses resting on the bottom of the pool. I was unable to retrieve them, it is much too cold to be taking a dip this time of year. But … Read more
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From East to West: Ranking the 50 States for the Best Trout Fishing”
Us trout fishermen know that there’s nothing quite like the thrill of casting a line into pristine waters, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, and waiting for that telltale take. From the jagged peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the tranquil rivers winding through lush forests out east, the United States is blessed with a plethora of … 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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Six hobbies and interests that complement trout fishing
Fishing is a great hobby in its own right. I can spend hours, even days doing it, but sometimes it is great to kill two birds with one stone. If the plan is to spend two hours driving to a river to fish the evening hatch, sometimes it is good to have other things to … Read more
