When the weather and water temps start dropping, most trout anglers break out the tiny flies. Fishing midges deep in the water column is a great way to catch trout in the colder months, but it’s not ...
Seasonal changes also play a role in determining which method is more effective. During colder months, when trout are less active and tend to hug the bottom of the water column, nymphing with a fly ...
Jasper Taback began his outdoor career in the mountains of northern Colorado, where a short stint guiding anglers on trout streams evolved into a budding career writing about all things fly fishing.
The author with a wild Western Pennsylvania brown taken right after a major bump in river height. Just a few weeks ago, I made a six-hour drive to Western Pennsylvania to target brown trout on a very ...
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Best trout lures for 2026

Sadly, there's no magic lure that entices trout all the time. What I've found is that the best lure for trout depends on where you're fishing, when you're fishing, and what food source trout are ...
Austin Kennedy, fishing guide, said trout are biting well on prepared baits. Small jerk baits or Rooster Tails are good lure ...
Icehouse Lake, located at the Washington end of the Bridge of the Gods at Cascade Locks, was empty. The fisher folks that usually line up along the Highway 14 shore were nowhere to be seen. Checking ...
While some states still have formal trout openers, most allow year-round fishing so anglers can get out there even during the depths of winter. Although trout need cold water to survive, when water ...
This story, “The Fly Is Up,” appeared in the June 1973 issue of Outdoor Life. The Irish aren’t like other Northern Europeans. Their way of doing things is easy and indirect, and it takes a while to ...
Fly fishing vests have been around since the beginning of the sport, and they’re still great for both beginners and experienced anglers. Designed to keep your flies and gear organized for when you ...
Brown trout are famous for their aggression towards streamers, and much of that comes in the fall. They’re spawning right now – which means they’re territorial, fired up, and ready to chase anything ...