The spring thaw is often associated with Warm days and roaring streams. Spring can be a difficult time to trout fish in the mountains. But it is also a time full of opportunities. When fishing during the thaw. I like to fish deep, and fish slow. That is because the trout tend to hold towards … Read more
One of the most productive rivers where I grew up nearly always flows dirty. During the summer, the water is constantly eroding mudstones, so the water is cloudy with sediment. Over winter, and spring the sediment is mixed even further by cloudy snow melt from the peaks behind. This river, seems to only flows clear … Read more
It took me a while to prepare and write this list of best fly fishing reels for trout fishing. Mostly because there is not really any bad reels and it is difficult to really separate them and claim this reel is better than another. All reels now are pretty good and there is not much … Read more
In this article, I am going to discuss on how to select the best lures for night fishing. The information within is going to be relevant for both night time spin fishing and fly fishing with lures or streamers. At the end I am going to highlight my favorite trout spinners and streamers for night … Read more
Why are flies so expensive? Commercial flies are so expensive simply because there are many layers of costs added on. First, the tier, the distributor, and finally the store themselves need to make a profit. Shops, at least good ones. Also usually sell flies of reasonable to good quality, using premium hooks. These do have … 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
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
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
A question many new trout fishermen ask: does fly fishing catch more trout than fishing with a spinning lure? The answer, like most things in fishing, depends on many variables. I been trout fishing most of my life, like many I started with a spinning rod, but at the start of my second season, I … Read more