Thomas Walsh 
I learned to fish spring creeks in the early 2000s, and at that time I spent a lot of my time fishing alongside an elderly English ex-pat, and fly fishing purist. let’s call him Malcolm because that was his name. Malcolm was a fanatic spring creek fisherman, every time I drove by the parking lots … Read more
One of the biggest headaches with bait fishing is that trout love to swallow it. It is not uncommon for 3 out of every 4 trout to be gut or throat hooked. This is not really a problem when fishing for the table, but it can be detrimental when trying to release trout. Depending on … Read more
The relationship between farmers and fishing lobbyists can be somewhat heated at times. Some areas of conflict include – Stock grazing too close or in waterways – Use of too much water for irrigation – Leaching of fertilizer into waterways In my opinion, some of these views are valid, while others I struggle to support. … Read more
Every summer, when I am in my home town. I go along to a local beach fishing competition put on by a local lions club. This relaxed family friendly event involves a bunch of people relaxing in the sun, drinking beer, and soaking baits. Some people take it more seriously than others, but overall it … Read more
I have nothing against bait fishing, I grew up fishing bait and have caught many of my biggest and most memorable fish on it. When saltwater fishing, smelly, fresh bait is usually my first choice. It is also an excellent method for catching trout fresh from the hatchery. Freshwater fishing for wild trout is different … Read more
Want to know when trout spawn, and the conditions that trigger it? Will on this page, I have listed the spawning times and conditions for major species of trout. I also need to note, that these dates are for the northern hemisphere only. The months are opposite for the southern hemipshere. As an added bonus, … Read more
I have recently been hearing reports from the Rocky Mountain area, that large brown trout are showing up in streams that only hold rainbows and cutthroat trout this time of year. Meanwhile, other reports, are saying that fewer trout are being caught lower down the river system. Productive pools and runs now seem barren. For … Read more
I have played around with boats, float tubes, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, and various other watercraft over the years, and despite learning to paddle in a canoe I keep returning to Kayaks. While all watercraft have their strengths and weaknesses, I have found kayaks to be the best compromise at least when it comes to … Read more
Fly fishing reels range in price from around $20 at the low end, to around $2500 for a high end Abel, some limited edition hardy reels are more expensive still. But just how much does someone need to spend to get a fly reel up to the task of landing trout? I have been fly … Read more
At times it seems fishing kayaks are getting fatter faster than our waistlines, and with every extra pound they put on they become less versatile and capable of what a kayak does best. Kayaks are meant to be lightweight, maneuverable, stealthy watercraft that can handle all but the worst weather conditions. I have been kayak … Read more