Spoons and spinners must be among the most popular hard body trout lures, and the reason is simple. They catch trout and they catch them consistently. I always consider it a good idea to have both types of lures when fishing because a trout’s preference can easily change hour from to hour, day to day. … Read more
Penn is one of the biggest names in offshore reels, they built their reputation on classics like the Senator, International, and the Spinfisher. These are all heavy duty reels designed for catching powerful fighting fish in the salt. So whether you are a Penn loyalist, or just want to try something a little different, what … Read more
The trout we see feeding at or the near the surface is usually only a tiny fraction of the total number of fish in a river. The majority of them are laying low in the water column, hugging the bottom, these trout are all but invisible from the surface. In most rivers and ponds, a … Read more
Most fishermen will claim you need to fish low visibility or clear lines when targeting trout. Is this true, or just confirmation bias? Do the trout actually care? For new anglers, there is no need to take risks when trout fishing. The best color fishing line for trout is clear or green. The clearer, and … Read more
I can not say that a Mepps spinner was the first lure I caught a trout on, but it was close. To save money, I actually started my trout fishing journey assembling my own inline spinners. Then one day, I discovered a little Mepps Black fury hanging from some overhead willow branches, and being 6’4” … Read more
Fall is normally a time of cool nights, sunny days, and little rainfall. This great weather means many trout streams are flowing low and clear which gives the trout plenty of opportunities to inspect their prey. I will also note that early in the fall river temperatures might still be warm during the day, but … Read more
I have been fishing Blue Fox spinner lures for nearly two decades, and they are among my favorites. When I first got into trout fishing, I favored Blue Fox Vibrax based on price alone, at that time they were a couple of dollars cheaper than the other big brands and I frequently found them in … Read more
What is the best diameter of braid to use on a spinning reel when trout fishing? there is so much conflicting information available online. Should you match the diameter of the braid with the diameter of the monofilament leader? In this article, I will answer these questions and more. But first, I will provide a … Read more
Rapala lures are rated among the best trout lures. Jerkbaits like the ones from Rapala are without a doubt my favorite lure for catching mature, wild brown trout. With over 23 Rapala patterns available. It can be difficult for newer fishermen to decide which colors to fish. It often seems like fishermen only fish a … Read more
If you’re here, it’s because you’re eager to discover the most effective lures and baits for catching trout in California. In this article, I’ve compiled a list of 14 tried-and-true options recommended by experienced anglers who know the California fishing scene inside out. However, it’s crucial to keep in mind that trout in California face … Read more