In this guide, I am going to discuss the best spinning reels for brook trout fishing. I will cover the most suitable sizes, for both small stream trout plus the much larger ones found further north. I will also give my recommendations for the 5 spinning reels I feel are the best value. I suppose … Read more
Traditional wading boots are heavy and somewhat cumbersome to walk long distances in. Their primary design is to maximize stability and traction while wading. For the most part, they succeed at doing exactly that. Trout fishing seems to be surging in popularity. It has gotten so popular that I have heard of anglers struggling to … Read more
Let’s put two of the most iconic inline spinners head to head. These two lures both share a long history, and both have caught countless trout. There is no denying that both are highly successful lures. In this review, I am going to compare them head to head. See which areas they are similar and … 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
Thinking of going trout fishing for the first time, but have little idea what gear to buy? Well, in this guide I will give you a brief overview of what gear you will need to buy. I will cover rods, reels, lines and even give some lure suggestions. In the chart below, I have provided … Read more
Many trout fishermen head indoors over winter and tie flies or make plans for opening day. Some lucky anglers, have flowing water year round. But there is a hardy few who live far enough north, that their ponds, and sometimes even rivers freeze thick enough to allow them to go ice fishing. Growing up in … Read more
Thinking of buying your first reel for trout fishing, but unsure what size to get. While it is possible to catch trout on nearly any size reel, fishing will be a lot more enjoyable with one of an appropriate size. Reels typically come in a range of sizes. Now, there is no universal standard for … 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
When fishing for trout over winter. It is best to use lures that have plenty of action on a slow retrieve. That is because trout are sluggish, and less likely to chase after fast moving prey. In winter, trout often hold towards the bottom of deeper pools. For this reason, I prefer to fish lures … 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