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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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Protect Streams, How to rescue trout in drying rivers
Hot dry summers are bad news for trout. As streams dry, countless fish become trap in rapidly evaporating pools. Learn how to help rescue trout and save their lives.
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Best speed to paddle when trolling for trout (Slow vs Fast?)
Welcome to my guide on the best speed to paddle when targeting trout. In the chart below I have listed the most efficient speed range to troll at when targeting trout. When the water is cold (Less than 44f), troll towards the slower end of this range. When the water is at a more normal … Read more
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How to release a hooked bird?
1) Stay calm. Do not cut the line. 2) If you have them, put on gloves, sunglasses and other protective equipment. 3) Be gentle when winding in the bird. Take it slow. Do not try to brute force it. 4) When the bird reaches the shore. Gently subdue it by holding the wings firmly against … Read more
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Are Solunar Calendars Useful for Trout Fishing?
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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7 Strange places to catch trout which other anglers overlook.
Welcome, this is just a fun article describing some of the more strange places trout can be caught. I am not saying these are the best trout fishing locations but they do offer a change in environment and at times surprisingly good fishing. I also will note, that for these locations to hold trout, the … Read more
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What Is a Ned Rig and Can You Catch Trout on Them?
Ned rig can be a very effective technique for catching trout. It works particularly well when targeting cruising trout over shallow flats.
