Weighing trout, you plan on releasing is a bit tricky. They are fragile fish and can easily be injured by unnecessary handling. For this reason, many fishermen decide it is easier to guesstimate a weight or even measure the trout instead. Of course, such methods are quite vague, and fishermen being fishermen will always exaggerate. … Read more
Landing nets make catching trout much easier, they are almost an essential piece of equipment. But what landing net to get, and does it even matter? In this guide, I will discuss the optimal sizes and what I consider to be the best landing nets for trout fishing. I will also discuss the different options … Read more
I was recently fishing a remote pool of my local river. While I was fishing, I noticed the outline of what looked like a pair of sunglasses resting on the bottom of the pool. I was unable to retrieve them, it is much too cold to be taking a dip this time of year. But … Read more
A landing net is a very useful piece of gear to assit in landing fish. In some situations they are the only way to safely land trout without breaking them off. But let’s be honest, they can be a bit cumbersome and bulky to carry. So what is the best way to carry a net? … Read more
Looking for a new ultralight spinning reel? A reel that is not only lightweight but durable with excellent line management. In this article, I hope to provide what I consider to be the best ultralight spinning reels. For more comprehensive reviews covering many of these reels check my main spinning reel buyers guide. What makes … Read more
This article was initially going to be about 7 forgotten trout lures that deserve a second chance. But while preparing for the article, I realized that many lures were forgotten for a good reason. They have simply been replaced by newer, more efficient designs or maybe they were never that great to begin with. Secondly, … Read more
Reviewing products when new is fine, but it does little to indicate long term durability. So in this post, I decided to take a look at one of my old Lamson fly reels to see how well my US made Lamson has held up after many years of freshwater use. I tried to find my … Read more
Gear ratio does not really matter, with that said. A gear ratio between 5.0:1 to 5.2:1 is generally well suited for trout fishing. Trout like a slow retrieve so no need for a high-speed ratio. You can still fish with trout with a fast ratio, just need to wind in the line slower. If you … Read more
Ever went into a fishing store, and looked at all the Rapala lures on display. Two of the most common models being the Original Floater and the Xrap. But, which lure is best and how do they compare to each other? While this article is primarily going to be focused on trout fishing, I have … Read more
I am going to put my cards straight on the table. I hate drones, I consider them annoying oversized mosquitoes that buzz around overhead ruining the tranquillity of an area. Sure, they produce some spectacular video footage, but that does not make them any less annoying. Drones are more than just video devices, they can … Read more