Here's one of those trout catches that many anglers can only dream of! This video was produced by JigHeadsTV.
These anglers were ice fishing on Lake Superior when they caught this monster Lake Trout. It's a great catch and even greater that they released the fish back into the lake. The only downside is that more care could have been taken when handling the fish since catch-release was intended from the start.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
$1200 a Day Lake Ontario Boat Derby
Summer is fast approaching and this year, Lake Ontario (in Canada) will be hosting a new $1200 a day Boat Derby. This is event will run concurrently with the Summer Derby beginning June 19th and running through July 18th, 2010. The LOC boat derby also coincides with the lsat two pro-arms and will utilize the LOC weigh-in stations, hours, and rules (other than described below).
Better yet, if you're submitting fish for consideration in the LOC Summer Derby, all rules, such as all members must be entered would have to be followed ... so yes, you could win in both derby's.
The LOC Boat Derby prize will be $600 a day for the largest salmon (minimum 20 lbs) and $600 a day for the largest trout, one winning fish per day per boat.
The accepted minimum weight for trout will be:
The price for entry is $600 for active USCG registered captains and $300 for non-captains and this covers everyone on the boat.
If you don't hold a USCG license and didn't book a charter in 2009 or 2010, you can join at the $300 rate.
Checks and 1099’s will be sent to the person who registers and any distribution of funds to fishing partners is the responsibility of that person. The weigh in station that weighs each of the daily fish will collect $25.
If enough people haven't signed up for the LOC Boat Derby by May 15th, it will be canceled. So you might want to sign up as soon as possible.
Signing up is easy ... and you can do it online or by mail.
Registration will be available after the boat tournament starts, but there is no pro rating of the fee and there is no daily entry fee to this event.
Monies collected over the stated prize structure of $36,000 and administrative fees will be divided up and awarded as prizes for the largest fish in each division.
For more information about the LOC Boat Derby, click here.
By the way, there's only 72 days left til the start of the Spring LOC Derby
(April 30 - May 9, 2010).
Better yet, if you're submitting fish for consideration in the LOC Summer Derby, all rules, such as all members must be entered would have to be followed ... so yes, you could win in both derby's.
The LOC Boat Derby prize will be $600 a day for the largest salmon (minimum 20 lbs) and $600 a day for the largest trout, one winning fish per day per boat.
The accepted minimum weight for trout will be:
- Lake trout 15 lbs
- Rainbow steelhead 13 lbs
- Brown trout 10 lbs.
The price for entry is $600 for active USCG registered captains and $300 for non-captains and this covers everyone on the boat.
If you don't hold a USCG license and didn't book a charter in 2009 or 2010, you can join at the $300 rate.
Checks and 1099’s will be sent to the person who registers and any distribution of funds to fishing partners is the responsibility of that person. The weigh in station that weighs each of the daily fish will collect $25.
If enough people haven't signed up for the LOC Boat Derby by May 15th, it will be canceled. So you might want to sign up as soon as possible.
Signing up is easy ... and you can do it online or by mail.
- To register online,click here.
- To register by mail, click here.
Registration will be available after the boat tournament starts, but there is no pro rating of the fee and there is no daily entry fee to this event.
Monies collected over the stated prize structure of $36,000 and administrative fees will be divided up and awarded as prizes for the largest fish in each division.
For more information about the LOC Boat Derby, click here.
By the way, there's only 72 days left til the start of the Spring LOC Derby
(April 30 - May 9, 2010).
Monday, December 21, 2009
2010 Fly Fishing Show
We've gotten a couple of emails asking about the 2010 Fly Fishing Show. So we thought we'd post the dates here for everybody! So if you're interested in attending, you can catch the 2010 Fly Fishing Show at any of the places mentioned below:
Denver, CO
January 8, 9, 10
Denver Merchandise Mart
Marlborough, MA
January 15, 16, 17
Royal Plaza
Somerset, NJ
January 22, 23, 24
Garden State Convention Center
Charlotte, NC
January 29, 30
Charlotte Merchandise Mart
Bellevue, WA
Postponed until 2011
Pleasanton, CA
February 26, 27, 28
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Pasadena, CA
March 13, 14
Pasadena Convention Center
January 8, 9, 10
Denver Merchandise Mart
Marlborough, MA
January 15, 16, 17
Royal Plaza
Somerset, NJ
January 22, 23, 24
Garden State Convention Center
Charlotte, NC
January 29, 30
Charlotte Merchandise Mart
Bellevue, WA
Postponed until 2011
Pleasanton, CA
February 26, 27, 28
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Pasadena, CA
March 13, 14
Pasadena Convention Center
For more information, about the 2010 Fly Fishing Show, click here.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
How to Clear Muddy Fish Ponds
One of our readers wrote in the other day asking what he could do to clear his muddy pond. The pond is home to speckled trout and became muddy after heavy rains. Since the pond is rather small, a quarter acre in size, the muddy water doesn't seem to be clearing.
In response, I did some research and came across this article published by a group in Texas. Hoping others will benefit from the information, I wanted to publish the link here.
The article is title, "Clearing Muddy Ponds", and you read it by clicking here.
Folks at Virginia Tech published another good article, titled, "Clearing Muddy Pond Waters."
If you have a fish pond you need to take care of, make sure there is plenty of grass around the shoreline. This will help prevent more mud from washing into the pond during a good rain.
There are compounds you can add to the pond to help clear the water also. The most popular compounds include gypsum, agricultural or hydrated limestone, aluminum sulfate (also called, alum). But be careful using these compounds as they can change the pH of the water.
Adding Alum to the pond will lower pH, and keep in mind that trout typically don't do well in water with a pH lower than 6. The lower the pH, the more acidic the water. If using Alum, most experts recommend using it in conjunction with limestone at a ratio of 2:1 (Alum to limestone).
Read the above mentioned articles for more information and if you have questions, your local fish and game department will most likely be able to offer more detailed help in regards to using compounds to clear your muddy fish pond.
In response, I did some research and came across this article published by a group in Texas. Hoping others will benefit from the information, I wanted to publish the link here.
The article is title, "Clearing Muddy Ponds", and you read it by clicking here.
Folks at Virginia Tech published another good article, titled, "Clearing Muddy Pond Waters."
If you have a fish pond you need to take care of, make sure there is plenty of grass around the shoreline. This will help prevent more mud from washing into the pond during a good rain.
There are compounds you can add to the pond to help clear the water also. The most popular compounds include gypsum, agricultural or hydrated limestone, aluminum sulfate (also called, alum). But be careful using these compounds as they can change the pH of the water.
Adding Alum to the pond will lower pH, and keep in mind that trout typically don't do well in water with a pH lower than 6. The lower the pH, the more acidic the water. If using Alum, most experts recommend using it in conjunction with limestone at a ratio of 2:1 (Alum to limestone).
Read the above mentioned articles for more information and if you have questions, your local fish and game department will most likely be able to offer more detailed help in regards to using compounds to clear your muddy fish pond.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Fossil Creek Opens October 3rd
Roundtail chub are native to Arizona and are commonly referred to as "Verde Trout". These fish live in the Verde River and are known to bite on many of the same lures and baits that trout do.
The Arizona Fish and Game Department has been working the last few years to turn Fossil Creek into a prime fishery for Verde Trout. On October 3, 2009, Fossil Creek will open for the first annual Verde Trout fishing season.
Fossil Creek will open the first Saturday in October every year and remain open through April 30th. Only the middle 4.5 miles of the creek is open to fishing (there will be signs).
Since this is a special fishery, special rules are in place including:
The AZ Fish and Game Department hope that this fishery will help anglers learn more about its native fish.
Other fish can also be found in Fossil Creek including the Speckled Dace, Longfin Dace, Desert Suckers, and Sonora Suckers.
You can find more information about each of these fish, by clicking here. Just click on each of the pictures on the web page for more detailed info.
Fossil Creek is located on the Tonto and Coconino National Forests approximately 15 miles east of Camp Verde and 5 miles west of the town of Strawberry. You can find it by driving along Forest Service Road 708.
The Arizona Fish and Game Department has been working the last few years to turn Fossil Creek into a prime fishery for Verde Trout. On October 3, 2009, Fossil Creek will open for the first annual Verde Trout fishing season.
Fossil Creek will open the first Saturday in October every year and remain open through April 30th. Only the middle 4.5 miles of the creek is open to fishing (there will be signs).
Since this is a special fishery, special rules are in place including:
- Single Barbless hooks only
- Artificial lures and flies only
- Catch and release only
The AZ Fish and Game Department hope that this fishery will help anglers learn more about its native fish.
Other fish can also be found in Fossil Creek including the Speckled Dace, Longfin Dace, Desert Suckers, and Sonora Suckers.
You can find more information about each of these fish, by clicking here. Just click on each of the pictures on the web page for more detailed info.
Fossil Creek is located on the Tonto and Coconino National Forests approximately 15 miles east of Camp Verde and 5 miles west of the town of Strawberry. You can find it by driving along Forest Service Road 708.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Cooler Weather Means Better Trout Fishing
I don't know about the rest of the country, but where I live (northern Arizona), temperatures are starting to cool down ... which means the Fall trout fishing is just around the corner.
Trout become a lot more active when warm summer temps starting cooling down. They like cooler water (which is typically more oxygenated) and so will start feeding near the water's surface. This is good news for anglers!
This time of year, the best trout fishing still tends to be early morning and early evening ... but as mid-day temps drop further, trout will be easier to catch all day long.
Happy fishing!
Trout become a lot more active when warm summer temps starting cooling down. They like cooler water (which is typically more oxygenated) and so will start feeding near the water's surface. This is good news for anglers!
This time of year, the best trout fishing still tends to be early morning and early evening ... but as mid-day temps drop further, trout will be easier to catch all day long.
Happy fishing!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Mepps Spinners Aren't Just Good for Trout Fishing
Mepps Aglia Spinners have been a favorite lure for trout anglers since their invention. These simple in-line spinners have a great success rate in catching trout. Check out any trout angler's tackle box, and you're sure to find a couple of these spinners in it.
While in-line spinners aren't typically used by bass anglers, one guy discovered that Aglia spinners have helped him catch more white bass than the traditional spinner baits usually favored by bass anglers.
Judging by the Mepss Lure Selection guide, this comes as no surprise to them. They suggest several different Aglia spinners for white bass anglers.
So why are in-line spinners (like the Aglia) often overlooked by bass anglers? Probably because they're famous for getting stuck on weeds and rocks and anglers are always losing them. Unfortunately for anglers, large fish often hide in those same weeds and rocks (especially bass) and so if you want to catch them, you'll have to contend with the frustrations of getting your spinner stuck (and possibly losing it).
One of the attitude problems that many anglers tend to adopt is a "spare the spinner" mindset. Out of fear of losing $3-$6 lures, they tend to avoid rocky, weedy areas when fishing. While this can be more cost effective for the angler, the downside is that you're sacrificing opportunities to catch more and larger fish.
One way to combat this mindset is to make your own spinners. You can buy the parts in bulk and assemble your spinners which in turn can greatly reduce the cost of each spinner. And when they cost less, you don't mind losing them as much.
So the moral to story is don't be afraid to think outside the box (as this one bass angler did) and don't worry so much about losing those spinners (especially when the opportunity exist to catch more and larger fish).
While in-line spinners aren't typically used by bass anglers, one guy discovered that Aglia spinners have helped him catch more white bass than the traditional spinner baits usually favored by bass anglers.
Judging by the Mepss Lure Selection guide, this comes as no surprise to them. They suggest several different Aglia spinners for white bass anglers.
So why are in-line spinners (like the Aglia) often overlooked by bass anglers? Probably because they're famous for getting stuck on weeds and rocks and anglers are always losing them. Unfortunately for anglers, large fish often hide in those same weeds and rocks (especially bass) and so if you want to catch them, you'll have to contend with the frustrations of getting your spinner stuck (and possibly losing it).
One of the attitude problems that many anglers tend to adopt is a "spare the spinner" mindset. Out of fear of losing $3-$6 lures, they tend to avoid rocky, weedy areas when fishing. While this can be more cost effective for the angler, the downside is that you're sacrificing opportunities to catch more and larger fish.
One way to combat this mindset is to make your own spinners. You can buy the parts in bulk and assemble your spinners which in turn can greatly reduce the cost of each spinner. And when they cost less, you don't mind losing them as much.
So the moral to story is don't be afraid to think outside the box (as this one bass angler did) and don't worry so much about losing those spinners (especially when the opportunity exist to catch more and larger fish).
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Fishing Report for New Mexico
Wondering how the fishing has been in New Mexico? A new fishing report for the week of July 16 has just been published.
Trout fishing has been good to fair on the Canjilon lakes. Anglers have been using worms, salmon eggs and spinners. Same is true for the Chama River, although trout anglers have also been using grasshoppers with success there.
Anglers at Eagle Nest lake have been catching good size rainbow trout from the bank using worms, power bait and spinners.
You can read for the full fishing report by clicking here.
Trout fishing has been good to fair on the Canjilon lakes. Anglers have been using worms, salmon eggs and spinners. Same is true for the Chama River, although trout anglers have also been using grasshoppers with success there.
Anglers at Eagle Nest lake have been catching good size rainbow trout from the bank using worms, power bait and spinners.
You can read for the full fishing report by clicking here.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Fishing Report for Southwest Colorado
Trout anglers are doing well in Southwest Colorado. Beaver Creek Reservoir is full and anglers are catching brown and rainbow trout on salmon eggs and powerbait.
Folks at Big Meadows Reservoir have been catching brook trout on flies, lures and other baits.
Read the full fishing report by clicking here.
Folks at Big Meadows Reservoir have been catching brook trout on flies, lures and other baits.
Read the full fishing report by clicking here.
Trout Fishing Good in Great Falls, Montana
According to fishing report released today, anglers are having great success trout fishing in Great Falls, Montana.
Anglers are catching brook trout on night crawlers and gold spoons. Folks trolling cowbells tipped with night crawlers are also have great success.
To read the full fishing report, click here.
Anglers are catching brook trout on night crawlers and gold spoons. Folks trolling cowbells tipped with night crawlers are also have great success.
To read the full fishing report, click here.
Monday, July 13, 2009
What Lure Works Best for Trout Fishing?
One of the questions I get asked a lot is, "What lure works best for trout fishing?" Of course there are different variations of this question, such as "What lure works best in lakes?", etc.
While the question is simple enough, the answer is not. There are too many different variables involved in fishing to say that one lure works best. In fact, one of the biggest frustrations in trout fishing is that one lure may work great one day and not all the next. Why? There are a lot of possible reasons for this.
Several variables affect trout fishing including:
But in short, the variables mentioned above affect how your lure looks underwater to trout. These variables also influence trout activity and feeding habits.
Trout are sluggish in very cold water and therefore might need a bit more flash to entice them into striking. And yet too much flash, might scare them off.
Water color and clarity can affect a trout's ability to see your lure. A bright red lure in your tackle box will appear black in blue water. That's because red is filtered out in blue water. The deeper the lure is fished, the blacker it will appear under water. This is just one example of how water color and clarity can affect how trout see your lure under water.
Advanced anglers have observed that dark colored lures tend to work well on overcast days, murky water and when fishing at night. Likewise, nickel and silver lures tend to work better on bright sunny days.
These are some of the reasons that a lure may work well one day and not the next. There's just too many variables involved in fishing.
The real key to successful trout fishing is to understand trout: their physical needs as well as how their environment affects them. This understanding will help you in turn better understand how different lures, baits, and fishing tactics affect your ability to catch trout.
Advanced anglers will pay attention to all of these factors and take note of what lure, bait or fishing tactic worked given a certain set of conditions. Often times, they will keep track of these details in a fishing log or fishing software program. After a while, they'll start to notice trends which will help them make better lure selections, etc.
So while there's no real answer to the question, "What lure works best for trout fishing?", hopefully the information above will help you understand some of the variables affecting your lure selection.
While the question is simple enough, the answer is not. There are too many different variables involved in fishing to say that one lure works best. In fact, one of the biggest frustrations in trout fishing is that one lure may work great one day and not all the next. Why? There are a lot of possible reasons for this.
Several variables affect trout fishing including:
- Water temperature
- Water clarity
- Water color
- Weather conditions (sunny, cloudy, windy, rain, ice, snow, etc.)
- Season (spring, fall, winter, summer)
- Available food sources
- Pressure from other anglers
But in short, the variables mentioned above affect how your lure looks underwater to trout. These variables also influence trout activity and feeding habits.
Trout are sluggish in very cold water and therefore might need a bit more flash to entice them into striking. And yet too much flash, might scare them off.
Water color and clarity can affect a trout's ability to see your lure. A bright red lure in your tackle box will appear black in blue water. That's because red is filtered out in blue water. The deeper the lure is fished, the blacker it will appear under water. This is just one example of how water color and clarity can affect how trout see your lure under water.
Advanced anglers have observed that dark colored lures tend to work well on overcast days, murky water and when fishing at night. Likewise, nickel and silver lures tend to work better on bright sunny days.
These are some of the reasons that a lure may work well one day and not the next. There's just too many variables involved in fishing.
The real key to successful trout fishing is to understand trout: their physical needs as well as how their environment affects them. This understanding will help you in turn better understand how different lures, baits, and fishing tactics affect your ability to catch trout.
Advanced anglers will pay attention to all of these factors and take note of what lure, bait or fishing tactic worked given a certain set of conditions. Often times, they will keep track of these details in a fishing log or fishing software program. After a while, they'll start to notice trends which will help them make better lure selections, etc.
So while there's no real answer to the question, "What lure works best for trout fishing?", hopefully the information above will help you understand some of the variables affecting your lure selection.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Free Fishing on July 4th in North Carolina
Looking for something fun to do on July 4th? Why not fish?! It's an activity the whole family can enjoy. Even folks who don't like to fish will enjoy the time outdoors with picnic or BBQ while the kids fish.
If you live in North Carolina, you can fish for free on July 4th ... no fishing license or trout stamp is required. All other fishing regulations, such as fish length and daily possession limits, as well as bait and tackle restrictions and park-use fees, apply.
Already have plans this year? There's always next year then. Every year North Carolina designates July 4th as a free fishing day in an effort to raise interest in the sport.
For more information about North Carolina's free fishing day, click here.
Want to know where the best fishing spots in North Carolina are, click here.
If you live in North Carolina, you can fish for free on July 4th ... no fishing license or trout stamp is required. All other fishing regulations, such as fish length and daily possession limits, as well as bait and tackle restrictions and park-use fees, apply.
Already have plans this year? There's always next year then. Every year North Carolina designates July 4th as a free fishing day in an effort to raise interest in the sport.
For more information about North Carolina's free fishing day, click here.
Want to know where the best fishing spots in North Carolina are, click here.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Fishing is Good!
Sorry I haven't been posting lately. We've been having an unusual cool summer in Arizona thanks to rain. This means the trout fishing at my local lakes has been better than usual and needless to say, I've been taking advantage of it!
If you're new to trout fishing, remember that mornings and dusk are typically the best times to catch trout during warmer summer months.
For more summer trout fishing tips, click here.
If you're new to trout fishing, remember that mornings and dusk are typically the best times to catch trout during warmer summer months.
For more summer trout fishing tips, click here.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Free Fly Fishing Workshop for Beginners in New Hampshire
Hillsborough residents will have an opportunity to learn fly fishing May 16-17, 2009. This workshop is FREE and geared toward beginners, age 13 and up. Kids under 16, must be accompanied by an adult.
If you want to participate, you must print and return the registration form by May 1, 2009.
The workshop will cover the basics of equipment, fly casting, stream ecology, knot tying, safety and how to find those "hot spots" along New Hampshire's rivers and lakes. The highlight of the two days will be Sunday, when folks will head out to a local fishing hole and put their newly learned skills to the test!
Participants should plan to bring their own or borrowed equipment. A limited number of rods will be available for use; when you register, please let Fish and Game know if you will need to borrow their equipment.
For more information, about this beginning fly fishing workshop, click here.
If you want to participate, you must print and return the registration form by May 1, 2009.
The workshop will cover the basics of equipment, fly casting, stream ecology, knot tying, safety and how to find those "hot spots" along New Hampshire's rivers and lakes. The highlight of the two days will be Sunday, when folks will head out to a local fishing hole and put their newly learned skills to the test!
Participants should plan to bring their own or borrowed equipment. A limited number of rods will be available for use; when you register, please let Fish and Game know if you will need to borrow their equipment.
For more information, about this beginning fly fishing workshop, click here.
Thursday, April 02, 2009
2009 Trout Season Opens April 4th in Illinois
Folks in Illinois are anxiously awaiting the opening of the 2009 trout season. This year, Saturday April 4th will mark the opening of the 2009 trout season. Folks can begin fishing for trout at 5 a.m.
More than 60,000 trout have been stocked in 43 locations across Illinois. Anglers 16 years or older do need a valid Illinois fishing license along with an inland trout stamp.
For more information about the 2009 Illinois trout season, click here.
More than 60,000 trout have been stocked in 43 locations across Illinois. Anglers 16 years or older do need a valid Illinois fishing license along with an inland trout stamp.
For more information about the 2009 Illinois trout season, click here.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Fishing at Pyramid Lake
Pyramid Lake is a favorite fishing hot spot for many California and Nevada anglers. Located in in Northwestern Nevada (about 35 miles Northeast of Reno), Pyramid Lake is on the Paiute Indian Reservation (which means you need a special tribal permit to fish there, which can be purchased online.).
If you've never been there and are imagining a beautiful lake similar to Lake Tahoe, think again. Pyramid Lake is nothing like Lake Tahoe. Despite being North of Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake is at a lower elevation, which means the water is shallower, warmer, and substantially more alkaline than Tahoe.
It's the Lahontan Cutthroat trout that draw anglers to Pyramid Lake. Listed as Nevada's state fish, these cutthroat trout are native to tributaries in the eastern Sierra. Because of size and bag limit restrictions, Pyramid Lake offers trophy trout opportunities for anglers.
Fishing in Pyramid Lake is full of challenges, especially in the warm summer months when the lake becomes highly stratified. As stated in the Trout Fishing Tips eBook, understanding how the environment affects trout behavior is often critical to catching trout.
Tui-chubs are a prime food source for Lahontan Cutthroat in Pyramid Lake. Since these chubs often appear yellowish-green in color, chartruese or green fishing lures tend to be very effective at Pyramid Lake.
Fly fishers also do well at Pyramid Lake. In fact, in 2008 a new fly rod record was set for an 11-lb, 1-oz. cutthroat trout caught on a 12-lb tippet.
For more information about fishing at Pyramid Lake, click here. This article was written by a fish biologist and is one of the best articles ever written.
If you've never been there and are imagining a beautiful lake similar to Lake Tahoe, think again. Pyramid Lake is nothing like Lake Tahoe. Despite being North of Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake is at a lower elevation, which means the water is shallower, warmer, and substantially more alkaline than Tahoe.
It's the Lahontan Cutthroat trout that draw anglers to Pyramid Lake. Listed as Nevada's state fish, these cutthroat trout are native to tributaries in the eastern Sierra. Because of size and bag limit restrictions, Pyramid Lake offers trophy trout opportunities for anglers.
Fishing in Pyramid Lake is full of challenges, especially in the warm summer months when the lake becomes highly stratified. As stated in the Trout Fishing Tips eBook, understanding how the environment affects trout behavior is often critical to catching trout.
Tui-chubs are a prime food source for Lahontan Cutthroat in Pyramid Lake. Since these chubs often appear yellowish-green in color, chartruese or green fishing lures tend to be very effective at Pyramid Lake.
Fly fishers also do well at Pyramid Lake. In fact, in 2008 a new fly rod record was set for an 11-lb, 1-oz. cutthroat trout caught on a 12-lb tippet.
For more information about fishing at Pyramid Lake, click here. This article was written by a fish biologist and is one of the best articles ever written.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Fishing Resources Now Online
I apologize for not posting as much as we'd all like lately. But as many of you know, I've been hard at work updating the "Trout Fishing Tips" eBook as well as the web site. Last week I released the newest version of the eBook. PC users can download the latest version now (you know the link).
In my latest attempts to supply you with the latest information about trout fishing, I've created a new page on the site that contains links to books, video and more ... a sort of fishing store, if you will.
All of the products listed on the new page are sold through Amazon.com. My goal was to bring the best and most useful products to you, so you didn't have waste hours on the site searching for items of interest.
Amazon has a lot of cool things on the site, including apparel and gifts for anglers. You can also create a "wish list" at Amazon and then as you browse the new web page, add products to it - so your loved ones will know exactly what to buy you when they're looking for that perfect gift!
To check out the new trout resources web page, click here. And be sure to bookmark (or add it to your favorites) too!
In my latest attempts to supply you with the latest information about trout fishing, I've created a new page on the site that contains links to books, video and more ... a sort of fishing store, if you will.
All of the products listed on the new page are sold through Amazon.com. My goal was to bring the best and most useful products to you, so you didn't have waste hours on the site searching for items of interest.
Amazon has a lot of cool things on the site, including apparel and gifts for anglers. You can also create a "wish list" at Amazon and then as you browse the new web page, add products to it - so your loved ones will know exactly what to buy you when they're looking for that perfect gift!
To check out the new trout resources web page, click here. And be sure to bookmark (or add it to your favorites) too!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Trout Berry Dough Bait Press
Tired of the mess dough baits (such as PowerBait) leave on your hands? If you answered yes, then you may like the Trout Berry Dough Bait Press. This little gadget is designed to get perfect balls of dough bait on your hook, and not on your hands.
For folks who don't like getting their hands messy, this is a handy little fishing gadget. But it does serve another important function as well.
One of the primary concerns of anglers is not to transfer unwanted odors from their hands to their baits, knowing that these human odors can turn fish off. Sunblock, lotion, and bug sprays are some of the odors that anglers may have on their hands when fishing. While these things are necessary to protect anglers, they can be inadvertently transferred to your bait while handling it - which can then turn fish off.
This is where the Trout Berry Dough Press can help. This gadget eliminates the need for you to touch the bait, thereby keeping you from transferring unwanted odors to your bait. If your bait smells "fishy", it will smell more natural to fish.
Watch the Trout Berry Demonstration video to see how it works.
The Trout Berry Dough Bait Press has also recently been reviewed by Salmon, Trout, Steelheader magazine. You can read the review by clicking here.
For folks who don't like getting their hands messy, this is a handy little fishing gadget. But it does serve another important function as well.
One of the primary concerns of anglers is not to transfer unwanted odors from their hands to their baits, knowing that these human odors can turn fish off. Sunblock, lotion, and bug sprays are some of the odors that anglers may have on their hands when fishing. While these things are necessary to protect anglers, they can be inadvertently transferred to your bait while handling it - which can then turn fish off.
This is where the Trout Berry Dough Press can help. This gadget eliminates the need for you to touch the bait, thereby keeping you from transferring unwanted odors to your bait. If your bait smells "fishy", it will smell more natural to fish.
Watch the Trout Berry Demonstration video to see how it works.
The Trout Berry Dough Bait Press has also recently been reviewed by Salmon, Trout, Steelheader magazine. You can read the review by clicking here.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Software Can Help You Catch More Trout!
Most anglers would rather be out fishing than sitting in front of their computers (me included). However, did you know that there's a software program specifically designed to help you become a better angler and catch more fish?
Advanced anglers know that catching fish is more skill than just luck. These anglers catch more fish than others because they study the science behind fishing. They learn how fish behave in various water and weather conditions. They learn how water temperatures, dissolved oxygen levels and food sources affect where trout may be hanging out.
Advanced anglers also understand that their offering (lure or bait) will look different underwater depending on water color, clarity and lighting conditions (sunny, cloudy, nighttime, etc.). They learn that some colors work better in certain conditions and will tailor their lure selection based on this knowledge.
It can take years to learn all of this information and how it relates to catching fish. But many anglers don't pay much attention to these details. This is where software can help!
We've developed a software program to track these important details for you. It's called, Fish Tracker. All you have to do is enter the relevant information after you catch a fish and let the program do the rest.
Fish Tracker will keep track of all of your catches and the details surrounding them. Then it will analyze the data for you and present it in a brief report so you can easily see what worked in the past. This information can save you hours of frustration when fishing.
The cool thing about Fish Tracker is that you can sort information by fishing spots, weather conditions, species, water temperature, etc. You can also track more than one angler's catches and you can upload photos too. So you can keep track of your kid's catches too. Nothing like a little family competition!
While there's other software programs out there, Fish Tracker is simple to use and designed for the average angler - so it's less expensive than other programs. The only downside is that it's not MAC compatible (sorry MAC users).
Our goal has always been to help you catch more trout ... and we've developed Fish Tracker to help you do just that. Not sure if Fish Tracker is for you? No problem, we've developed a trial version of Fish Tracker so you can try it before you buy it.
For more information about Fish Tracker, click here.
Advanced anglers know that catching fish is more skill than just luck. These anglers catch more fish than others because they study the science behind fishing. They learn how fish behave in various water and weather conditions. They learn how water temperatures, dissolved oxygen levels and food sources affect where trout may be hanging out.
Advanced anglers also understand that their offering (lure or bait) will look different underwater depending on water color, clarity and lighting conditions (sunny, cloudy, nighttime, etc.). They learn that some colors work better in certain conditions and will tailor their lure selection based on this knowledge.
It can take years to learn all of this information and how it relates to catching fish. But many anglers don't pay much attention to these details. This is where software can help!
We've developed a software program to track these important details for you. It's called, Fish Tracker. All you have to do is enter the relevant information after you catch a fish and let the program do the rest.
Fish Tracker will keep track of all of your catches and the details surrounding them. Then it will analyze the data for you and present it in a brief report so you can easily see what worked in the past. This information can save you hours of frustration when fishing.
The cool thing about Fish Tracker is that you can sort information by fishing spots, weather conditions, species, water temperature, etc. You can also track more than one angler's catches and you can upload photos too. So you can keep track of your kid's catches too. Nothing like a little family competition!
While there's other software programs out there, Fish Tracker is simple to use and designed for the average angler - so it's less expensive than other programs. The only downside is that it's not MAC compatible (sorry MAC users).
Our goal has always been to help you catch more trout ... and we've developed Fish Tracker to help you do just that. Not sure if Fish Tracker is for you? No problem, we've developed a trial version of Fish Tracker so you can try it before you buy it.
For more information about Fish Tracker, click here.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Trout Fishing on the Casselman River
The Casselman River provides excellent trout fishing opportunities for folks living in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Large rainbow and brown trout are stocked each spring and fall, giving anglers the opportunity to catch a trophy-size trout.
The Casselman River is a specially managed fishery ... which means that from October 1 - June 15, fishing is catch-and-release only, and anglers must use artificial lures or flies.
For more information about trout fishing in the Casselman River, click here.
The Casselman River is a specially managed fishery ... which means that from October 1 - June 15, fishing is catch-and-release only, and anglers must use artificial lures or flies.
For more information about trout fishing in the Casselman River, click here.
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