The best spinning reels for Steelhead reels start with a rigid frame, smooth drag, and excellent line lay. They are built solid, with no flex under pressure. They must be tough, and perform like new even after 10,000 casts. If I had to pick just one spinning reel for Steelhead fishing, it would be the … Read more
Braided rivers have a place close to my heart, they are where I caught my first trout, followed by my first salmon a day later. Braided rivers are an ever changing network of interconnecting branches and channels. At the whims of the floods, the channels change. A deep pool one year could be gone the … Read more
Polarized Sunglasses are an essential piece of kit when flyfishing. They are nearly as important when spinning for trout. I never head to my local river or stream without a pair of polarized glasses. So, what are the best sunglasses for trout fishing? Will, I have spent over 15 years sight fishing the mountain streams … Read more
Two types of monofilament lines make up the bulk of tippet material. They are nylon and fluorocarbon. There are also hybrid lines known us copolymers. I will explain the differences later. All types of modern tippet materials have more in common than sets them apart. They are all extremely thin and, for such diameters, they … Read more
A question many new trout fishermen ask: does fly fishing catch more trout than fishing with a spinning lure? The answer, like most things in fishing, depends on many variables. I been trout fishing most of my life, like many I started with a spinning rod, but at the start of my second season, I … Read more
How to catch trout with spoons Spoons are among the oldest spinning lures still readily available, but they live in the shadows of flashy inline-spinners and lifelike jerkbaits such as the Rapala’s. Spoons, in my opinion, are underrated, and many of us should fish them more. Spoons have some significant advantages over other lure designs. … Read more
There are many great trout lures and baits. This article will have a quick look at the most popular, and best trout lures fishermen use to catch trout, both wild and stock in the rivers and streams across Georgia. We will only look at hard lures, not soft plastic or rubbery trout lures or flies. … Read more
Welcome to our guide for the top 10 trout lures for fishing in Colorado. This ranking is based on surveying anglers who fish predominantly in Colorado. If you are into fly fishing, check my article on the 10 best streamers for trout fishing in Colorado. 1) Panther Martin The Panther Martin inline spinner is by … Read more
Is the Kasking Sharky III worth $50? Kastking Sharky reels are among the best sellers on Amazon, So to assist in your buying decisions I decided to take a closer look. Kastking has attention-catching marketing and fancy infographics which do a great job of promoting their offers. The headline numbers are impressive, the Shark III … Read more
Looking for a budget friendly ultralight spinning reel. A reel that is suitable for catching trout and other panfish. In this comparison I am going to compare two of the best selling small reels for under $30. At this price point, all reels are mass produced with limited quality control. They are made on very … Read more