The 6 best fly fishing vest and the reasons why
The best fly fishing vest provides ample storage which is easily accessible and lightweight.
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Unique trout lures from Scandinavia which are proven trout catchers
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
How do popular trout lures differ between New Zealand and America.
Thinking of traveling to New Zealand and hoping to do some trout fishing. In this article we discuss the key differences in the commonly used spinning lures available in both countries. I feel it is also important to note that trout are trout and despite living an ocean apart, they share very similar feeding habits. … Read more
Best trout Spinners and Lures for catch and release fishing
Catch and release is an important conservation tool to protect the quality of our wild fisheries. If all anglers, were to keep all that they catch the quality of some fisheries will quickly collapse. Rainbow trout streams are especially vulnerable to overfishing. Below, I share my opinion on what I consider are the best spinners, … Read more
Can I catch trout on bass lures?
Yes, it is possible to catch trout on bass lures, and vice versa. Trout share many of the same triggers as bass. Trout and Bass are both visual hunters, they see prey and they react to intercept it. Trout readily take bait lures. Both species also detect prey through vibrations using their ‘lateral line’ which … Read more
Made in America Trout Spinning Equipment
Made in America Trout Spinning Reels There are hundreds of spinning reels on the market, but only a handful of brands make spinning reels in the United States. Below, I have summarized the various spinning reels and their suitability for trout fishing. To save everyone time, there is currently no American made spinning reels suitable … Read more
Catch more trout, and get free tackle by swimming trout streams
When looking across a trout stream or river, you might glimpse a trout or two feeding in the shallows or the occasional raise out wide. What we experience from the surface is only a tiny fraction of the fish life underwater. There are deep pools I blindly fish. I float dries and nymphs along the … Read more
The 8 Best monofilament lines for trout fishing
The most commonly used line for trout fishing is monofilament or nylon with a breaking strain of 4 to 6lb. Experienced fishermen might go as low as 2lb when targeting small trout in very clear water. Anglers targeting trophy trout or steelheads might go as high as 12lb. The line you fish with might just … Read more
Best telescopic rod for trout fishing
It is a struggle to find a telescopic rod that I will recommend for trout fishing. While researching for this guide, I researched and tested over twenty models and to be upfront. Most of them were disappointing. The problem most telescopic rods suffer is poor guide placement. The distance between the guides are far from … Read more
Best tent for hiking and fishing
There is nothing I enjoy more than escaping into the wilderness for a few days of pristine mountain air and wild fish. When fishing remote areas, you need to ask yourself. Is the plan to establish a base camp, and return every night. Or will you keep hiking along the river and camp down whenever … Read more