10 of the best spoons for trout fishing

How to catch trout with spoons Spoons are among the oldest spinning lures still readily available, but they live in the shadows of flashy inline-spinners and lifelike jerkbaits such as the Rapala’s. Spoons, in my opinion, are underrated, and many of us should fish them more. Spoons have some significant advantages over other lure designs. … Read more

Top 10 trout lures for Colorado

Welcome to our guide for the top 10 trout lures for fishing in Colorado. This ranking is based on surveying anglers who fish predominantly in Colorado. If you are into fly fishing, check my article on the 10 best streamers for trout fishing in Colorado. 1) Panther Martin The Panther Martin inline spinner is by … Read more

The 11 Best Trout Rivers in the South Island, New Zealand

Pelorus RIver, Marlborough and excellent New Zealand trout river

New Zealand has over 70 major river systems, and countless more streams and tributaries. The majority of which hold trout. Finding the best rivers to fish can take a considerable amount of time. Something not always available for visiting anglers. In this guide, I will discuss 11 of the rivers in New Zealand which offer … Read more

Shimano FX vs Daiwa Crossfire – Sub $30 Ultralight spinning reel comparison.

Looking for a budget friendly ultralight spinning reel. A reel that is suitable for catching trout and other panfish. In this comparison I am going to compare two of the best selling small reels for under $30. At this price point, all reels are mass produced with limited quality control. They are made on very … Read more

The best and worst fishing dogs

Dogs are great companions. Nothing seems nicer than going for a fish with your best mate. Problem is, dogs often have a different idea of a good time. Dogs like to keep moving, keep exploring and in many cases they seek out small animals to chase. Unless you are fishing fast, fishing seems like waiting. … Read more

Unique trout lures from Scandinavia which are proven trout catchers

European trout lures

When most of us think of Scandinavian lures we will think of the excellent jerk baits from Rapala, or maybe Abu Garcia. But the Nordic countries have a thriving tackle industry with many home-grown brands and some of the most peculiar trout lures I have seen. Kuusamo Taimen Super This lure combines the vibration of … Read more