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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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Trout fishing differences between freestone, braided and spring-fed rivers?
Trout fishermen have different names for different types of water, so how do freestone rivers, spring creeks and tailwaters differ? Can some rivers fall into multiple categories? Some basic definitions Creek, Stream, Brook, Kill, Burn There is really no difference between a creek, stream or brook when it comes to trout fishing characteristics. I consider … Read more
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How to get sponsored for trout fishing
To get sponsorship as a trout fisherman. Requires a high profile in the local community, and skilled at both fishing and self-promotion. Increase your profile Industry representatives have approached me several times. They were offering sponsorship for using and promoting their products. These companies approached me because I had a large online profile. I was … Read more
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Catching Trout in Heavily Overgrown Streams (6 hints)
It was a warm summer’s day, as I crawled up under the overhanging willow branches. Casting was impossible due to the thick vegetation. I took a glimpse over the bank, and, sighted almost within arm’s reach a large feeding brown trout. I unhooked my fly, a size 16 pheasant tail, and slowly moved my rod … Read more
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Why rivers mouths are prime trout fishing locations.
River mouths are often the site where trout gather in large numbers. There are four main reasons why trout gather there. At river mouths, when the fishing is tough, I believe the old adage that 10% of fishermen catch 90% of the fish holds true. Sometimes different tactics can bring very different results. After work, … Read more
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Are Bears Dangerous When Trout Fishing?
If you fear wildlife, backcountry fly fishing might not be for you. Most of the time bears like all wild animals want nothing to do with us. They prefer to avoid contact. When I am out fishing, I enjoy seeing wildlife and see it as more of a positive than a concern. In most parts … Read more
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How To Catch More Trout (Tips for beginners)
The challenge of trout fishing makes it rewarding. But, many new, and experienced fishermen still wonder why they can’t catch trout. In this guide, I will cover many of the main reasons why trout can be so difficult to catch and steps that can be taken to help catch them. So in this guide, I … Read more
