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
I find the diversity of trout species fascinating. In this article, I just want to share just how diverse Brown Trout are within a geographical area as small as the British Isles. At a glance, all brown trout seem to be just Brown Trout, and in some ways they are. But, Brown trout are a … Read more
The challenge of trout fishing makes it rewarding. But, many new, and experienced fishermen still wonder why they can’t catch trout. In this guide, I will cover many of the main reasons why trout can be so difficult to catch and steps that can be taken to help catch them. So in this guide, I … Read more
Waders are not an essential kit for fly-fishing. While they do keep fishermen warm and dry when fishing in cold conditions it is still possible to catch trout year round without them. Arrive at any popular trout river early in the season, and it might seem like everyone is dressed in chest waders. This was … Read more
Trout and Salmon both belong to the ‘salmonidae’ Family. (They also share the family with Chars, Graylings and several other types of fish). The names trout and salmon are a human concepts used to group species of fish into predefined categories. Unfourntatly, the Salmonidae population is so diverse that there is a lot of overlap … Read more
Many trout fishermen learn to fish targeting innocent stock trout. They are hungry and usually associate humans with food. Catching stock trout can be trout fishing on easy mode. My fly fishing story began at the other extreme, I learned to fly fishing by targeting wary wild brown trout living in pristine, crystal clear water. … Read more
I spent my childhood playing in Mill Stream, I use to build rock dams and harass the fish living in the shaded pools. After college, I honed my fly casting skills on the crystal clear waters of Spring Creek. So these two trout streams have a place close to my heart. I suspect many other … Read more
Fishermen have many superstitions, we often use them to explain a bad days fishing. In this topic, I will discuss 13 of the main superstitions held onto by trout fishermen. Fishing often comes down to confidence, if someone is fishing with confidence they are more likely to catch fish. If someone’s confidence is wrecked, maybe … Read more
Welcome to my guide on the best speed to paddle when targeting trout. In the chart below I have listed the most efficient speed range to troll at when targeting trout. When the water is cold (Less than 44f), troll towards the slower end of this range. When the water is at a more normal … Read more
