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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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Chubs, How To Avoid Them And Catch More Trout?
Fishermen want to catch fish, but sometimes what matters more is catching the right fish. There are some spots I know where ever casts will be attacked, but not by the target species. Sometimes, to catch the right fish is the real challenge. I got reminded of it this weekend when I was landing chub … Read more
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Where exactly are brown trout native?
When many people think of brown trout, we assume they are native to Europe. While this is true, the species has naturally dispersed over a much greater area than just Europe. Isolated populations also exist in North-West Africa, Central Asia, and Iceland. Iceland straddles the North American and Eurasian plates. One easy way to define … Read more
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How to catch holdover trout in a stocked fishery
Catching holdover trout in a stock pond or lake can be challenging. They have had time to acclimatize to the local conditions. At the start of the new season, the biggest trout are often holdovers. But, the recently stocked trout normally greatly outnumber them and are more aggressive feeders than the resident fish. They always … Read more
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The 11 Best Trout Rivers in the South Island, New Zealand
New Zealand has over 70 major river systems, and countless more streams and tributaries. The majority of which hold trout. Finding the best rivers to fish can take a considerable amount of time. Something not always available for visiting anglers. In this guide, I will discuss 11 of the rivers in New Zealand which offer … Read more
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Is September a good month for trout fishing?
September might just be my favorite month for trout fishing. The hot dog days of summer have passed, replaced by cool mornings and sunny days. The water temperatures slowly cool throughout the month allowing the trout to be active throughout the day. Best of all, the summer vacations are over, and the mountain valleys are … Read more
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10 of the most visually stunning trout fishing locations
Trout fishing is great for the challenge and excitement it offers. It is made better still because trout often choose to live in some of the most picturesque locations on this planet. This article is my opinion of the 10 most visually stunning locations that offers equally impressive trout fishing. 10) Scottish Highlands When thinking … Read more
