Thomas Walsh 
There seems to be quite some confusion regarding what size spinning reel to get for trout fishing. I am going to provide a method that can be used with any brand of spinning reel. This method uses the breaking strain of the line you use to decide what reel to get. When trout fishing, we … Read more
Before I can answer this question, I first need to state that the ‘word’ trout can refer to many different species and groups of fish. Many are very distantly related. But, for the vast majority of people, the word trout is an English name for members of the Salmonidae family of fish that inhabits the … Read more
Night can be an excellent time of day to catch trout. Trout are less wary under the cover of darkness, and some species such as brown and brook trout prefer to feed at night. Many fishermen believe night fishing is only throwing large streamers or stripping in mouse flies, but it can be so much … Read more
Rainbow trout are both prey and predator In general rainbow trout face predation from above the water from the likes of Herons, Cormorants, Grebes, and Osprey but also mammalian predators such as bears and otters. Under the water, competition is even more fierce with attacks from Bass, Pike, and even larger trout. There are even … Read more
Swim shads represent small fish, and they generally have a hyper realistic finish, on the retrieve their little tail does wiggle through the water in a rather fishlike fashion. They are affordable. Depending on brand, a pre-rigged shad generally costs around a dollar. You can get a whole package for the price of a single … Read more
Wild trout, while not as eager to eat Powerbait as stocked trout, may still take it under certain circumstances. One such scenario is when they are preying on fish eggs and mistake the Powerbait for an egg. Out of all the common species of trout, I find that wild rainbow trout are the most likely … Read more
Trout you plan on releasing should not be lifted by their mouth. Trout have weak jaws, which are not strong enough to support the weight of their body when out of the water. By lipping a trout, and holding it out of the water we run the risk of hyper extending its jaw that can … Read more
I have two passions in life, one is fishing, the other is kayaking. So I often combine the two passions. While I am a mad keen kayaker, canoeing also holds a place close to my heart. I learned to paddle in a canoe, and have numerous happy childhood memories fooling around in them. In this … Read more
You arrive at your fishing spot and started fishing, but cast after cast comes back with a lure covered in slime! This is not much fun, and removing it after every cast becomes somewhat of a chore. So, what are some good ways to keep slime off your hooks and lures, and does a little … Read more
In this guide, I will discuss how often fishing line needs to be replaced and will provide some tips and tricks to prolong, and sometimes double it’s useful life. It is important to replace your line to prevent break off’s and lost tackle. How often to replace fishing line? Occasional use Heavy use Heavy use … Read more