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River Fishing Tips - Rainbow Trout

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:51:37 -0400

Although many anglers attempt to catch rainbow trout in lakes which have been "stocked" by their local conservation agency, catching stocked "rainbows" in a lake has never really seemed like trout fishing to me. Of course catching rainbow trout in a lake that has been stocked is obviously "fishing", but to me catching trout is all about river fishing. Trout and rivers go hand in hand to me and there's nothing more refreshing and spirit restoring than standing in the moving current of a small to medium sized river fishing for these beautiful fish.

Spin Fishing For Trout: 3 Can't Miss Trout Fishing Techniques

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:51:38 -0400

Although when many people think of the term "trout fishing" they think of fly fishing, the truth is that fishing with flies isn't the only way to catch a trout. Although fly fishing is undoubtedly an effective way to catch trout, many fly fishermen tend to scoff at the idea of fishing for these beautiful fish with any other technique, especially if that technique involves the use of spin fishing gear. The problem with this attitude is that nothing could be farther from the truth.

What's the Best Bait For Trout?

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:17:32 -0500

Among trout fishermen there is probably no subject that gets debated more often than the best bait to use for trout. I have been fishing for these beautiful fish for more than twenty years and have found that a question that I am most often asked is, "what are they biting on?" Although the answer to this question obviously varies depending on the type of bait that is being used, there are some simple rules that every trout fisherman can employ that will enable them to answer the question of what's the best bait for trout on a given day or during a given season.

How to Catch a Rainbow Trout - The Basics

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:57:27 -0500

Many anglers wonder or have wondered how to catch a rainbow trout and in this article I will draw upon my twenty plus years of trout fishing experience to outline some of the basics that every fisherman in search of rainbow trout should be aware of along with some tips and techniques that will make them a more successful trout fisherman.

The Best Way To Catch Fish: Tips That Will Catch More And Bigger Fish

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 11:12:02 -0500

Many people who head out onto the water are in search of the best way to catch fish, but is this question even possible to answer? Probably not, seeing as how there are hundreds, if not thousands, of variables that go into catching a fish from the species of fish that you are fishing for, the time of year that you are fishing, style of fishing that you are engaging in, and the type of water that you are going to be attempting to catch fish in. So, with all of these (and many more) variables there is obviously no single answer to the question posed in the title if this article.

Catching Rainbow Trout : 3 Tips To Help Anyone Catch More Rainbow Trout

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:41:57 -0500

When it comes to "trout fishing" there is one species of trout that stands out above all others and that species of trout is the rainbow trout. I have been fishing for (and catching) rainbow trout for more than twenty years and in that time have learned many tips and techniques that have enabled me to achieve what many fishermen would call a very high level of trout fishing success. In this article I will draw upon this experience to outline 3 simple tips that will help anyone catch more rainbow trout the next time that they head out onto your favorite stream, lake, or river.

Fishing With Live Worms: 3 Rules That Will Help You Catch More Fish When Using Worms As Bait

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 13:43:28 -0500

Ask anyone what the best bait to use when you are fishing is and the answer will inevitably come back, worms. Live worms have been known as an effective bait for fishing for as long as catching fish has been something that human beings engage in, and in this article I will list 3 rules that will help virtually anyone catch more fish when using worms as bait.

How To Catch Trout - Why Light Line Is So Important To Trout Fishing

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:03:20 -0500

Whether you are just learning how to catch trout or are a trout fishing veteran there is one aspect of trout fishing that I have learned over the past two decades of fishing for trout has a bigger impact on catching trout than any other. That aspect is the weight of your fishing line, and in this article I will do my best to explain why this is the case. Light line is extremely important to being a successful trout fisherman and in my experience is the biggest reason why many people simply don't know how to catch trout.

River Fishing Bait Rigs – The Most Effective Worm Rigs For Fishing In Rivers

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:46:01 -0500

When it comes to river fishing there is probably no bait that is more effective than live worms and to rig a live worm effectively the proper bait or worm rigs need to be employed. In this article I will outline and discuss some effective river fishing bait rigs for rigging live worms so that you can experience more success on your next excursion fishing in a river with this very popular fishing bait.

Fly Fishing Technique – The Best Technique For Fishing A Fly With Spinning Gear

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 10:40:24 -0400

When it comes to fishing with artificial flies every angler knows how effective they can be as bait for various species of fish from trout to largemouth bass, but at the same time everyone also knows that to fish artificial flies you need to use specialized fly fishing gear. As a matter of fact, many trout fishing tips involve some manner of fly fishing. The fact that fly fishing involves the use of “fly fishing” gear has always meant that unless a whole bunch of gear is purchased and a whole new style of fishing is learned, fly fishing hasn't been an option for traditional spin fishermen.

Rigging A Worm – How To Rig A Night Crawler For Fishing

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:50:41 -0400

One of the most popular baits that can be used for fishing is the night crawler. As a matter of fact anyone who goes fishing has probably used a night crawler as bait at some point in their "fishing career". There are many reasons for this, not the least of which is the fact that these worms are so readily available and easy to find in most fishing areas. In this article I will outline how to rig a nightcrawler for fishing so that you can catch more fish on your next fishing excursion.

Trout Fishing – How To Use A Casting Bubble To Catch More Trout

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 09:15:16 -0400

In this article I am going to outline how to use a casting bubble to catch more trout. If you are not familiar with casting bubbles, they give you the ability to fish with artificial flies while using traditional spin fishing gear. When it comes to trout fishing, everyone of the planet is aware of how effective artificial flies can be as bait for trout, yet in most cases traditional spin fishermen don't ever use artificial flies as bait. A casting bubble can and does change this.

Small Fishing Boat – The Best Small Boat For Fishing

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:57:14 -0400

In this article I will outline and discuss the best small boat for fishing. When it comes to small fishing boats narrowing the choices down to just one is difficult to say the least with all of the options available, but in my experience there is one small fishing boat that sands out above the rest for many reasons which will be outlined in this article.

What Is The Best Bait For Fishing?

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:38:53 -0400

How many times have you heard the question, "What are they biting on?" or "What is the best bait for fishing in this or that body of water"? If you spend much time fishing, these types of questions seem to come up a lot. Well in this article I will draw upon my 20 plus years of fishing experience fishing for various species of freshwater fish all over the United States and Canada to outline some of the best baits that can be used for fishing.

Bass Fishing – 3 Extremely Effective Hot Weather Bass Baits

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:35:31 -0400

As the summer begins to heat up in many areas, so does bass fishing. Many bass fishermen agree that there is no better time of the year to catch bass than the summertime and in this article I will outline 3 extremely effective bass baits to use during the hot summer months. When the weather gets hot the bass baits that are employed should be adjusted to match what the bass are doing, and bass tend to react differently as the weather (and subsequently the water temperatures) heat up.