Thomas Walsh 
This is just a quick overview of what are the best spinning reels to use for targeting trout which live in creeks, streams or other small bodies of water. Trout in such environments are usually small but that does not make them any less difficult to catch. When targeting stream trout it is important to … Read more
This article is looking at leaders used while spinning, if you are interested in fly fishing tapered leaders, I suggest giving this video a view. It provides a very good overview of the importance of tapered leaders. A reader recently wanted to know what the best leader setup was to use with his new ultralight … Read more
The best spinning reels for Steelhead reels start with a rigid frame, smooth drag, and excellent line lay. They are built solid, with no flex under pressure. They must be tough, and perform like new even after 10,000 casts. If I had to pick just one spinning reel for Steelhead fishing, it would be the … Read more
To save everyone time, almost any nipper, clipper, or fishing scissor will cut through monofilament or fluorocarbon. Although the very fragile petite ones can struggle to get through heavy tests. So for cutting tippet or leader material a $5 toenail clipper does a perfectly fine job. No need to spend big money on a luxury … Read more
Fishing in cold weather can be a joy or misery. It largely depends on your equipment and attitude. Numb, freezing fingers can ruin any fishing trip. Tying knots with frozen fingers can be a nightmare, so we wear gloves to keep our hands warm and dry. But gloves make tying knots and other delicate tasks … Read more
Braided rivers have a place close to my heart, they are where I caught my first trout, followed by my first salmon a day later. Braided rivers are an ever changing network of interconnecting branches and channels. At the whims of the floods, the channels change. A deep pool one year could be gone the … Read more
Polarized Sunglasses are an essential piece of kit when flyfishing. They are nearly as important when spinning for trout. I never head to my local river or stream without a pair of polarized glasses. So, what are the best sunglasses for trout fishing? Will, I have spent over 15 years sight fishing the mountain streams … Read more
Writing about winter fishing, in late summer seems strange. But this is the time of year when many manufacturers announce their winter line-up of clothing and over the following weeks, it will start appearing in stores. I can sense fall in the air, the suffering temperatures of the summer heatwaves seem to be over, replaced … Read more
Two types of monofilament lines make up the bulk of tippet material. They are nylon and fluorocarbon. There are also hybrid lines known us copolymers. I will explain the differences later. All types of modern tippet materials have more in common than sets them apart. They are all extremely thin and, for such diameters, they … Read more
If I plan on walking for several hours, I will dismantle my rod and store it inside a carry case. Most fly rods come with one. I then strap the case securely to the side of my pack. Having good side straps, and a ‘water bottle holder’ usually holds a fly rod very securely in … Read more