Thomas Walsh 
Barometric pressure does not directly affect trout or their feeding patterns. But, barometric pressure does have an indirect influence because air pressure is one of the fundamental drivers of our climate, and changes in weather can influence when or how trout are more likely to feed. Barometric pressure can also change water levels, during periods … Read more
Struggling to catch trout while fly fishing, this article provides a few hints to how better select and present flies to hopefully catch more trout. How to present a dry to rising trout How to read a rise to pick the perfect fly The patterns a trout makes when feeding near the surface are a … Read more
With the borders still closed due to corona, I have not seen much point about writing much about trout fishing in New Zealand, but there are now a few signs that border restrictions are to be relaxed throughout 2022, and in doing so, many world class trout rivers will be accessible by international anglers again. … Read more
Welcome to my guide to targeting rainbow trout in mountain lakes. I love fishing in the mountains, there is nothing better than fishing surrounded by nature. Maybe best of all, mountain lakes usually stay cold enough to fish even in the hottest part of summer. Many new anglers can find lakes a bit daunting. There … Read more
Rainbow trout can grow to impressive lengths, and today we’ll dive into the topic to satisfy your curiosity. According to the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), the heaviest rainbow trout on record weighed a staggering 21.77 kg (48 lb 0 oz). This impressive catch was made in Lake Diefenbaker, Canada back in 2009. Additionally, the … Read more
Many fishermen notice that productive trout spots over the summer might seem dead during the winter. It might not just be a streak of bad luck, trout often move between home ranges. They have separate summer and winter territories. In this guide, I will share my knowledge of where stream, river, and lake-living trout go … Read more
In one experiment published in the Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management, it was found that wild rainbow and Westslope Cutthroat trout had an average speed of 0.84m/s (or 1.97mph), while the fastest recorded speed was 6 miles per hour for Rainbow Trout and just under 8mph for the Westslope Cutthroats. Although, in a burst, … Read more
Looking for a new ultralight spinning reel? A reel that is not only lightweight but durable with excellent line management. In this article, I hope to provide what I consider to be the best ultralight spinning reels. For more comprehensive reviews covering many of these reels check my main spinning reel buyers guide. What makes … Read more
Trout have tiny and soft scales which do not need to be removed before cooking. Many people barely notice them while eating cooked trout. On trout larger than 18″ it can be worthwhile to give them a quick scraping because the scales can be a bit larger. Trout, are a popular eating fish, knowing for … Read more
The best time to go trout fishing is determined by the water temperature. In hot weather, it is best to fish early in the morning or the evening. While in the winter, trout usually only start to feed after 10 am or when the water starts to warm. At times trout can be sluggish will … Read more