I have recently been hearing reports from the Rocky Mountain area, that large brown trout are showing up in streams that only hold rainbows and cutthroat trout this time of year. Meanwhile, other reports, are saying that fewer trout are being caught lower down the river system. Productive pools and runs now seem barren. For … Read more
I have played around with boats, float tubes, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, and various other watercraft over the years, and despite learning to paddle in a canoe I keep returning to Kayaks. While all watercraft have their strengths and weaknesses, I have found kayaks to be the best compromise at least when it comes to … Read more
When it comes to trout fishing, and trout habitat too much water can almost be as bad as too little. How trout respond to a flood largely depends on the size of the flood, and the trout’s ability to get out of the main current. A large flood roaring down a steep-sided canyon is a … Read more
The majority of large brown trout from North America are from the great lakes or the surrounding tributaries. There are also sizeable populations of large brown trout in tailwaters located throughout Arkansas. In this article, I will discuss what makes these fisheries special and will highlight some of the largest trout caught from them. The … Read more
There is plenty of articles on how to wade and cross rivers safely. There is also plenty of advice that explains how to stay out of trouble. I have even written one such article here. But spend enough time wading, or floating down rivers, and sooner or later you will end up in the drink. … Read more
While it is possible to keep trout in an aquarium they are certainly a challenging fish to keep alive. Trout require large (200 gallons minimum), chilled tanks filled with clean, highly oxygenated water ideally with current. Trout are large fish that like to jump. They are not easy to keep in aquariums and beginners should … Read more
Fishermen want to catch fish, but sometimes what matters more is catching the right fish. There are some spots I know where ever casts will be attacked, but not by the target species. Sometimes, to catch the right fish is the real challenge. I got reminded of it this weekend when I was landing chub … Read more
Another summer, another heatwave is hitting the Pacific Northwest. Temperatures over 110 are being predicted for the interiors of Oregon and Washington states. Globally this is not an isolated occurrence, with newsworthy heatwaves hitting northern Europe earlier in the summer. I am not going to discuss the heatwaves in general. But I want to cover … Read more
It was a warm summer’s day, as I crawled up under the overhanging willow branches. Casting was impossible due to the thick vegetation. I took a glimpse over the bank, and, sighted almost within arm’s reach a large feeding brown trout. I unhooked my fly, a size 16 pheasant tail, and slowly moved my rod … Read more
Some access tracks are really easy to find, they are paved, and there nice big signs to direct everyone in the right direction. Other times, access tracks are very well hidden. The locals who know about them want to keep it that way. Sometimes the first 3 or 4 yards on the roadside are uncut, … Read more