When I’m out trout fishing, one of my favorite distractions is exploring the streamside vegetation in search of delicious wild berries and fruit. In certain areas, these berries grow abundantly, providing a bountiful supply of sweet treats for both fishermen and wildlife to enjoy. While most wild berries are irresistible with their sugary sweetness, occasionally, … Read more
I often see things that annoy me while out trout fishing. In this post, I will discuss 9 of the most annoying things I see other fishermen do. 1) Handling and treating fish badly One of the worst things I see out fishing is mishandling of fish. It does not matter if you plan on … Read more
As trout fishermen are the true river crossing experts. A hiker might do one or two crossings a trip, while us fishermen can easily cross a dozen times in an hour. I have completed thousands of river crossing’s in my life, and I am privately proud to say I have never lost my footing or … Read more
It is not recommended to eat spawning trout for several reasons. The eating quality of trout deteriorates during the spawn. Trout exhaust a lot of energy and condition to spawn, so they are in a weak, malnourished state and the eating quality is much lower compared with other times of the year. Spawning is so … Read more
From the 102lb Lake trout caught in Lake Athabasca, Canada, to the legendary 75lb brown trout of Austria’s Lake Attersee in 1938 the stories of the world largest trout ever reordered are full of intrigue. Rarely caught by rod and line, these majestic creatures often meet their fate in commercial nets or are found dead, … Read more
Simple question, but a difficult answer. The number one variable which determines the number of trout caught is not the lure or gear used but the skill of the angler. A novice with a spinning rod, will nearly always outfish a novice with a fly rod. The learning curve required to fish with spinning gear … Read more
This is going to be an opinion heavy piece, with the intention to discuss my thoughts on the difference between fishing for trout as a sport and catching trout. In some ways, it probably makes me sound quite elitist and maybe even prudish. But I make no apologies. I do not go fishing just to … Read more
When I was learning to fly fish, I was taught to keep sunscreen, insect repellent and other contaminants off my fly. The theory goes because trout have such an excellent sense of smell they can be discouraged by even the smallest hint of chemicals. Some people even believe sunscreens’ ability to reflect UV is visible … Read more
If you fear wildlife, backcountry fly fishing might not be for you. Most of the time bears like all wild animals want nothing to do with us. They prefer to avoid contact. When I am out fishing, I enjoy seeing wildlife and see it as more of a positive than a concern. In most parts … Read more
Many of us think of trout as freshwater fish, but they are quite capable of surviving in seawater. In fact, many trout choose to spend many months of the year out at sea where they grow large on the abundance of food available to them. These sea-run trout typically only return to the river to … Read more
