How to cut fishing line?

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

What to wear when winter fishing for trout

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

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

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