Adult dragonflies are an interesting prey species. It’s one of those prey items that many trout anglers think are too big, and bass anglers think are too small. As an angler that targets both fish, I’ve found that both trout and bass will eat dragonflies (and damselflies). I’ve personally caught both sea-run brook trout and … Read more
When you look at a bass anglers tacklebox, you’ll see plenty of lures that mimic large, high-calorie prey items; swimbaits, crayfish, frogs, and mice lures are all common in a bass anglers arsenal. What you don’t see much of, is insect imitations. While it’s true that bass tend to target large prey items, this isn’t … Read more
The most daunting part about targeting Pike and Musky on the fly (for beginners) is figuring out leaders. How do you set-up a leader for fly fishing Pike and Musky? You can’t very well just use the same tippet as you do when salmon angling, a pike will bite right through it! It’s a question that … Read more
I have a problem where I like to fly fish for species that probably shouldn’t be targeted with a fly. Naturally, this got me to thinking about fly fishing for squid after writing this post on spin fishing for them. Turns out I’m not the only one to wonder, and there’s actually anglers out there … Read more
When is the best time to fish for trout? That depends, are you wondering what season is best, or what time of day is best? Trout can be consistently caught year-round, and the best time of day varies depending on the season. The best time to catch trout is when they are most active. Well, when … Read more
I’ve heard anglers say that gaspereau (also know as Alewife) don’t eat when they enter the river, and catching them on a hook and line is impossible. Still, others say you need to use the smallest fly possible, and even then it’s difficult. I can tell you right now that those statements are the furthest … Read more
Most folks in the micro fishing hobby seem to be using extremely lightweight spin fishing gear. The rods and fishing line used in micro fishing are often scaled down versions of traditional spin gear, making tiny lures and hooks easier to cast. Any fly anglers reading this probably just had a light bulb go off in … Read more
Learning how to tie flys can be intimidating. There’s a large number of tools, materials, and fly patterns available, where to start? I recommend picking two or three flies and going from there. These flies will vary based on what species you plan on targeting. I’ve listed some easy fly tying patterns here. The flies below are all effective … Read more
Shrimp are one of the most important types of bait for a variety of species. They are in every saltwater environment and are a favourite prey species of many popular sport fish. From redfish, snook, sea trout (all kinds), flounder and more, fish love to eat shrimp. Shrimp patterns are effective in a large number of … Read more
There’s something to be said about sharing your passion with someone. Being passionate about something is attractive to many people. Getting someone else involved in you interest is a great way to show why you love it so much, and possibly get them interested as well. Teach them how to fish Show your date why … Read more