Author: Elvira Bowen

Picking the Best Rod Specs for Your Needs Type Options Action Rating Bass Spinning Reel Fast Bass Baitcasting Reel Moderate Trout Live Bait Fast Trout Lures Moderate Slow What action rod is best for trout fishing? A lighter whippy action will cast lighter lures further and will be more forgiving when the trout you hook […]

High vis line is not a great line choice when fishing for trout. Trout are one of the most hesitant and wary feeders, and they may be discouraged from biting if the line is blatantly visible in the water. Type of Fishing High Vis Fishing Line Options Best All-Around Stren High Impact Green (mono) What […]

It might sound strange, but holding a fish upside down is actually the best way to keep it calm when outside of the water. Since the inverted motion prevents excessive flailing, it makes the process of removing the hook much easier, and will allow you to release the fish quicker. How do you handle large […]

Trout spinners bring to the table the unique combination of flash, vibration, and a pulsating hackle that trumps just about any other lure type. Even better, spinners are easy to fish, they cast like a bullet and these lures are productive in large rivers, small streams, beaver ponds, and natural lakes. Why do spinners work […]

The majority of studies show there is no substantial mortality to fish exposed to air for less than 30 seconds. Some good ways to land trout quickly and return them to the river: Use good high-quality leaders and tippets. Do trout breathe air? Unlike land animals, which have lungs to take in oxygen from the […]

For a small trout facility to provide supplemental income, flow rates of approximately 350-500 gallons per minute would be required. Small scale, full time trout farming would require flow rates of 1,000-2,000 gallons per minute. How much water do you need for trout? Trout can be kept in backyard ponds if certain conditions are met. […]

According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website, trout recognize mealworms as an all-natural food source; their squirming movements make this larva irresistible to fish. An effective method to catch trout is to use a tiny float, and several mealworms on a sharp hook. Are meal worms good for trout? I always carry garden […]

Rainbow trout, along with several other west-coast fish species, are susceptible to a parasitic copepod called Salmincola californiensis. The tiny, shrimplike parasites, which are about the size of a pencil eraser, attach to fishes’ gills, where they leave eggs and complete their life cycle. What are the common symptoms of copepods infestation in fish? A […]

A good rule of thumb when learning how to fish, is to wait and feel the weight of the fish before setting it. If the fish is cautious and just tapping your fishing line and bait lightly, and not biting it, it’s best to wait. Let the fish take the bait, and then set the […]