One growing concern around river and lake fish is whether or not they are good to eat. Heavy metal and other pollutants are present, to some degree, in most fresh bodies of water. Many people have come to us asking the following question: Are lake trout good to eat? In short. Yes. Lake Trout is safe …
Behind bass, trout is the fish that anglers target the most. They are abundant, put up a decent fight, and are very tasty. Additionally, you can target them with a variety of lures and techniques. Which technique works best depends on several variables such as water temperature, watercolor, and time of day. The water body itself …
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Trout is among the most cautious fish species. They get easily spooked by any sudden move or splash. So, the name of the game is stealth. Light lines, lures, and hooks are the way to go. But, what about rods? There are so many models, lengths, brands, and power and action rations. Which one is the …
Your fishing setup varies greatly depending on what and where you will be fishing. For example, you should use thick lines with medium rods if you are going after a massive catfish. But things are way different for trout. And this is the beauty of fishing; it is all about strategy. Trout have an incredible sense …
There are so many different types of habitats that rainbow trout inhabit, and numerous subspecies that all behave slightly differently from one another. Still, there are some general guidelines for fishing for the overall group of rainbow trout, no matter what shore you may be fishing from. For those of you that prefer to get your …
Fishing is a sport of habit. You’re always going to go back to that trusty lure, or your favorite rod and reel because it’s what you know. When you get comfortable with a certain style of fishing, it can be hard to switch to a new style. So, for those primarily used to a baitcasting reel, …
Trout can be finicky beasts during the day. Make one wrong move, and you’ll not only spook one, but you’ll also spook every trout for the next three holes down as he hurriedly scurries on past. Other times, the biggest trout are hiding so far under the bank, your little nymph isn’t enough to coax him …
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Bass and trout are two of the most popular species to fish for. Both fish are mostly found in freshwater and can tend to be around the same size as each other. While it’s possible to catch both types of fish with similar techniques, it’s much more effective to specialize for each species. Knowing how to …
If there’s one thing that is on every fisherman’s bucket list it’s fishing for trout. Trout are fun, delicious creatures that come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, which makes catching them a bit more difficult. Without knowing the proper way to rig your fishing pole, you might never get your hands on one …
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If traditional fishing methods are not your cup of tea, you might want to try your hand at bow fishing. Bow fishing is a method of catching fish with archery equipment (bow and arrow) in clear water. Anglers need to get into very close proximity with their prey when bow fishing. The fish are shot with …
