I like expensive sunglasses, but there are certainly diminishing returns the more you spend. I nearly always lose sunglasses, before breaking them. So, it can be a bit tough spending several hundred dollars on a pair of shades only to drop them overboard. I personally feel the sweet spot is somewhere between $60-100. So, the … Read more
Basically, it does not matter if you use monofilament or fluorocarbon as a leader. They all work and perform similarly. So if you already own some line of around 4 or 6lb it will be fine to use for trout fishing. To summarize the key differences quickly, Florourcabon is slightly more transparent while nylon/mono has … Read more
For the past several years I recommended the St Croix Trout Series as my top pick for a premium spinning rod for trout fishing. The reasons were simple, it has the performance of a high-end rod combined with good durability and backed by an excellent warranty. In my guide on the best spinning rods for … Read more
Line cuts are painful, they are only made worse when time and time again the line finds the old wound slowing digging ever deeper. So, what is the best way to prevent line cuts from occurring? The easiest ways to prevent line cuts is to wear gloves, problem solved. But gloves make tying knots difficult … Read more
Introduction Trying to decide between getting a Yakima Flush Bar or a Thule Wingbar Evo but just cannot decide, Well hopefully I can help. I have had decades of experience with roof racks from both brands and have put thousands of miles of abuse on various sets of racks from both brands. For the most … Read more
I want to jump directly to the point; it really does not matter. Both cork and foam are excellent materials for fishing rods handles, and both can put up with years of abuse. I have been fishing for nearly more years than I can remember, and the rod handle material was never the reason I … Read more
Adult trout older than a couple of seasons lack the visual cones capable of seeing UV light, so the use of UV paint or thread on lures and flies will not make most trout more likely to strike. Trout will see them just like any other lure or fly, so if it’s a suitable color … Read more
This is going to be a short article, because there is next to no difference in performance between casting a modern, graphite 2-piece or a 4-piece fly rod. In the hand, they feel identical. Either, will cast just as far and with comparable accuracy. Budget is also not a consideration, even cheap 4-piece rods have … Read more
When it comes to trout fishing, having the right gear is crucial to a successful day on the water. One key component of any angler’s kit is the spinning reel, and the Okuma Ceymar has quickly become a top choice for those in search of a reliable, affordable, and high-performing option. Right out of the … Read more
Multi-piece fishing rods can get stuck together, which is annoying. If you are reading this, you probably want to separate your fishing rod, not read an article so I will keep it short and to the point. This guide will provide five methods that can be used to separate virtually any rod. First, two things … Read more