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
Have you ever wondered about the depths at which trout reside and feed in our lakes and rivers? Join us on an intriguing journey as we uncover the secrets on just how deep do trout feed. Picture this, you are floating over the middle of the lake, you check the fish finder and see the … Read more
I have little problem sharing fishing spots and I have even shared a few on this site. Might have even made a few enemies in the process but I do not believe doing so risks the health of the fisheries, and in some cases, they might even be better of for it. Exposure can protect … Read more
Before I can answer this question, I first need to state that the ‘word’ trout can refer to many different species and groups of fish. Many are very distantly related. But, for the vast majority of people, the word trout is an English name for members of the Salmonidae family of fish that inhabits the … Read more
Night can be an excellent time of day to catch trout. Trout are less wary under the cover of darkness, and some species such as brown and brook trout prefer to feed at night. Many fishermen believe night fishing is only throwing large streamers or stripping in mouse flies, but it can be so much … Read more
Rainbow trout are both prey and predator In general rainbow trout face predation from above the water from the likes of Herons, Cormorants, Grebes, and Osprey but also mammalian predators such as bears and otters. Under the water, competition is even more fierce with attacks from Bass, Pike, and even larger trout. There are even … Read more
Wild trout, while not as eager to eat Powerbait as stocked trout, may still take it under certain circumstances. One such scenario is when they are preying on fish eggs and mistake the Powerbait for an egg. Out of all the common species of trout, I find that wild rainbow trout are the most likely … Read more
Trout you plan on releasing should not be lifted by their mouth. Trout have weak jaws, which are not strong enough to support the weight of their body when out of the water. By lipping a trout, and holding it out of the water we run the risk of hyper extending its jaw that can … Read more
You arrive at your fishing spot and started fishing, but cast after cast comes back with a lure covered in slime! This is not much fun, and removing it after every cast becomes somewhat of a chore. So, what are some good ways to keep slime off your hooks and lures, and does a little … Read more
Trout do not typically sift through bottom sediment while feeding. However, they do predominantly feed near or just off the bottom. Trout prefer to feed in 2-3 feet of water where they intercept food as it drifts by. When trout fishing, it is quite easy to develop the opinion that trout spend a lot of … Read more