Thomas Walsh I want to jump directly to the point; it really does not matter. Both cork and foam are excellent materials for fishing rods handles, and both can put up with years of abuse. I have been fishing for nearly more years than I can remember, and the rod handle material was never the reason I … Read more
There are 11 trout species in the United States, 10 of which are native. One additional species is likely locally extinct.
Marble trout are stunning-looking trout found naturally in the rivers and streams of Northern Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. They likely once existed as far south as Albania. In pristine waterways, they can grow to impressive sizes with fish over 50lb (22kg) not unheard of, but like many salmonidae species, their natural … Read more
Adult trout older than a couple of seasons lack the visual cones capable of seeing UV light, so the use of UV paint or thread on lures and flies will not make most trout more likely to strike. Trout will see them just like any other lure or fly, so if it’s a suitable color … Read more
Trout love cold water. They are native to temperate to subarctic regions located within North America and Eurasia, but thanks to introductions, trout can now be found far out of their natural range. This includes at least four tropical countries. I want to preface this by saying, while trout are found in these countries, it … Read more
This is going to be a short article, because there is next to no difference in performance between casting a modern, graphite 2-piece or a 4-piece fly rod. In the hand, they feel identical. Either, will cast just as far and with comparable accuracy. Budget is also not a consideration, even cheap 4-piece rods have … Read more
August can be a challenging month for trout fishing, water temperatures are high, and being the summer vacations, popular stretches can be crowded. But there is still worthwhile trout fishing to be had. When the temperatures of my home waters are high, I rarely fish for trout. I pre target other species or travel somewhere … Read more
Introduction: It has been a while since I have done a head to head comparing two popular lures. Well today, I decided to write about two of the biggest names in Spinners. Panther Martin and Rooster Tail. These lures have been around for quite some time and both are extremely popular. Although I personally believe … Read more
The Depose Broken-Back Minnow: An Enigmatic Fishing Lure I initially wrote about these lures as part of the 25 best trout lures of all time, due to niche nature I decided to remove it from the list and replace it with a more popular lure. Origins and Mysteries The Depose broken-back minnow, a hand-painted hard … Read more
Introduction The Abu Garcia Revo SX is a well-made and relatively lightweight spinning reel that delivers smooth performance, it is quite well suited for freshwater applications. While it may not reach the level of a Shimano Vanford or Stradic, it is a worthy alternative and can be a bargain when sold at a discount. Abu … Read more