“Top 12 Trout Spinning Reels: Tried and Tested Recommendations”
After extensive real world testing, and based on our own experiences, we rate what we consider to be the best performing spinning reels for trout fishing.
Spinning
How to know if a spinning reel is the correct size for trout fishing?
There seems to be quite some confusion regarding what size spinning reel to get for trout fishing. I am going to provide a method that can be used with any brand of spinning reel. This method uses the breaking strain of the line you use to decide what reel to get. When trout fishing, we … Read more
Fishing Swim Shads for Trout (an awesome little lure)
Swim shads represent small fish, and they generally have a hyper realistic finish, on the retrieve their little tail does wiggle through the water in a rather fishlike fashion. They are affordable. Depending on brand, a pre-rigged shad generally costs around a dollar. You can get a whole package for the price of a single … Read more
When to replace fishing line? (and how to prolong its life)
In this guide, I will discuss how often fishing line needs to be replaced and will provide some tips and tricks to prolong, and sometimes double it’s useful life. It is important to replace your line to prevent break off’s and lost tackle. How often to replace fishing line? Occasional use Heavy use Heavy use … Read more
What Is the Best Kastmaster Color for Trout? (Including one custom color!)
Have you ever been to a fishing store, and looked at the large display of lures. There are so many different colors and patterns. Just which one is best for trout fishing? In this guide, I will share what I consider to be the best Kastmaster colors for trout fishing. I have been seriously trout … Read more
Best Breaking Strain For Trout Fishing?
The breaking strain of fishing line most suitable for targeting trout in streams and ponds is 4lb, with a diameter of 0.008″ (0.20mm). This thin line is difficult for the trout to see and casts further when fishing with typical trout spinners. When fishing rivers, going up to 6lb or 8lb line is sometimes required. … Read more
What Is a Ned Rig and Can You Catch Trout on Them?
Ned rig can be a very effective technique for catching trout. It works particularly well when targeting cruising trout over shallow flats.
How to Catch Rainbow Trout in Mountain Lakes
Welcome to my guide to targeting rainbow trout in mountain lakes. I love fishing in the mountains, there is nothing better than fishing surrounded by nature. Maybe best of all, mountain lakes usually stay cold enough to fish even in the hottest part of summer. Many new anglers can find lakes a bit daunting. There … Read more
The Best Ultra Light Spinning Reels
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
2 Forgotten trout lures that deserve a second chance
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