Thomas Walsh On hot summer days there is no place I would rather be than by a cold, clear, clean mountain river. Many other people also have the same idea and some popular holes can become surprisingly busy people playing and swimming in the water. This brings up the point of this article. Is it a good … Read more
Trout can be caught on some weird baits. In this article, I will give my reasoning why trout, even wild fish seem to readily take such weird bait. Why do trout eat corn? One of the most popular baits for trout fishing is a single corn kernel or two threaded onto a hook. Most fishermen … Read more
I first heard of catching trout on live minnows from my father, who told me stories of how his grandfather, use to net tiny baitfish before using them to catch large fish. It was not until I was in my early twenties, when a guest speaker at my local freshwater angling club explained in details … Read more
A question I often get asked, is which jerkbait is best for trout fishing, and out of all jerkbaits I am asked to share my thoughts between Rapala’s and Dynamic Lures HD trout. To start with Rapala produces a massive range of different jerkbaits, there is simply just not one Rapala lure. When people ask … Read more
The Pflueger President and the Shimano Sedona are two of the most popular spinning reels for ultralight freshwater fishing. In this review, we will compare them head to head to see which is the best ultralight spinning reel for trout and other pan fish. We will be comparing the Pflueger President 20X and the Shimano … Read more
Trout fishing and spring creeks seem to be a match made in heaven. Many of the most iconic trout fisheries are spring-fed, from the traditional chalk Streams in the English countryside to the picturesque streams flowing through Yellowstone spring creeks can be found almost anywhere in the world. While spring creeks and trout fishing might … Read more
Below are the seven trout lures that I consider to be must have when trolling for trout. They are all proven fish catchers. These are the lures that have brought me my most consistent success in catching trout. Like the title says, they represent timeless quality. First some background, I mostly troll in shallow or … Read more
Comparing Shimano’s budget spinning reels I’ll get straight to the point: the Shimano Sienna FG and the FX FC are essentially the same reel, just dressed in different clothing. Most of their parts are interchangeable, and in terms of performance, there is little that sets them apart. The only notable difference is one extra ball … Read more
I personally like inline singles from VMC, Mustad, Gamakastu and Owner. Eagle Claw also makes some nice hooks. I like treble hooks from VMC or Owner. These brands are often the choice of the lure manufacturers. When replacing hooks, it is important not to use hooks that are too big or too small for your … Read more
When deciding which color jerkbait I am going to fish I have a few guidelines I follow. The most simple rule, when the water is clear I fish natural patterns. When the water is murky or dirty, I fish highly contrasting and vivid patterns. Selecting the correct color jerkbait or minnow lure can mean the … Read more