Updated on: 1/7/2010
 

How to Trout Fish - Fishing Small Rivers & Streams Effectively
By Trevor Kugler

If you want to know how to trout fish it is extremely important that you understand how to fish rivers and streams effectively. When I refer to the terms 'rivers and streams' I'm referring specifically to the size rivers that are best fished while wading. Most "trout rivers" fall into this category, although some "trout rivers" (especially in the western United States) are quite large and drift boats are needed to fish them effectively. For the purposes of this article I'm referring to rivers that can be walked/hiked/waded along and fished in.

To fish this type of river effectively wading will be necessary, which means a pair of waders is more than likely needed. Although waders aren't absolutely necessary, a pair of waders definitely makes your life easier and allows you to fish for trout even when the temperatures aren't extremely warm. To truly fish small rivers & streams effectively a pair of waders is certainly in order.

To fish small rivers & streams effectively live worms rigged on a set of gang hooks should be utilized as well. These hooks are attached to your line using a small barrel swivel, which helps to prevent your line from twisting as it flows with the current and bounces along the bottom of the river. Weight is added in the form of slit shot sinkers above the barrel swivel to control the pace of your drift. A worm (or half of a worm in the case of night crawlers) is added to the gang hooks with the goal being to have your offering "roll" along the bottom as is flows naturally with the current of the river or stream that you are fishing. This is a very effective small river trout fishing technique and one that anyone who wants to know how to trout fish needs to learn.

The next piece of fishing gear that's needed to fish rivers & streams effectively is a fishing vest. A fishing vest is basically a tackle box that you wear on your body. Fly fishermen have been using fishing vests for years, and spin fishermen need to follow their lead. A fishing vest is the best way to carry all of your trout fishing tackle while wading. All of your trout lures, bait, hooks, and other tackle can have their own pocket for easy access along (or in) the river. You can also clip a bait bag to the outside of your fishing vest for easy access to trout bait such as live worms (a great trout bait by the way). By using this ingenious piece of trout fishing tackle your worms are always literally at your fingertips, rather than inside of a pocket of your fishing vest thus saving you a ton of valuable fishing time baiting up and re-baiting.

The bottom line is that anyone who wants to know how to trout fish, and fish small rivers and streams in an effective manner, needs to keep the aforementioned points in mind. These tips will help the "rookie" trout fisherman become a "seasoned" trout fisherman in very little time.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.

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Updated on: 12/20/2009
 

River Fishing Tips - Why a Bait Carrier is So Important to Any Angler Who Fishes With Live Worms
By Trevor Kugler

When it comes to fishing with live worms in the flowing water of a river or stream it is amazing to me how important it is to have an efficient and effective way to carry said worms with you on the water. Having to constantly 'dig' through your fishing vest to figure out where you put your worms is an incredible inconvenience. The best to solve this inconvenience is to have and effective bait carrier.

More than two decades ago my fishing mentor introduced me to an extremely effective way to carry live worms while fishing that I've been using ever since. It's called a bait bag and when it comes to river fishing tips, especially for anyone who fishes while wading; a bait bag is a "must have" item. It is simply a small 'pouch' that hangs from your fishing vest and carries you live worms while fishing.

One reason a bait carrier is so important while wading is because you want your hands available as much as possible. In addition to knowing where your worms are at all times, a bait bag is also nice because using one provides you with more fishing time. How does a bait bag or bait barrier give you more fishing time, you ask. Simple, by using a bait bag to carry your live worms, baiting up and re-baiting takes seconds, rather than minutes. This simple fact, when added up over the course of a fishing day, can add thirty or more minutes of valuable fishing time to your day that would have otherwise been wasted looking for and fumbling with a worm container.

Being able to always literally have your worms at your fingertips while river fishing is a huge advantage to any wading river fisherman. Although the bait bag of today has come a long way from the rudimentary version my mentor used to employ, the concept is certainly the same, and to the wading river fisherman the concept is invaluable. I know when it comes to river fishing tips, this is easily one of the best tips a bait fisherman will ever get.

Another reason why a bait carrier is important is so that you always know exactly where your live worms are at all times. This way when the fishing day is through, you simply dump whatever worms weren't used back into their original container, and refrigerate them for the next fishing trip. By using a bait carrier to carry your live worms you will never again forget about said worms only to find out a week or so later that you made a big mistake. If you've never had the pleasure, a forgotten about container of worms that hasn't been kept cool for a couple of days is something you will never forget.

Make a bait bag a part of your fishing repertoire sooner rather than later. When it comes to river fishing, wading, and live worms this is one of the best tips a fisherman can receive.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.

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Updated on: 11/19/2009
Trout Fishing 101: Fishing Basics For The Trout F

More than 25 years ago I had the pleasure of learning how to trout fish from someone I've always considered a 'trout fishing master' of sorts and certainly my trout fishing mentor. This man was my friends' father and was easily the best trout fisherman I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. I've been using tips and techniques that he taught ever since I met him. Over the years I've refined and added to some of these tips and techniques, which is what this article is about.

In this article I am going to provide some of the fishing basics that have served me so well for the past 2 decades. Every trout fishing rookie should make these tips a part of their trout fishing repertoire sooner, rather than later. Starting off on the proper foot is very important, especially when it comes to fishing for trout.

Most of these trout fishing basics are best employed in the flowing waters of rivers and streams, although they can certainly be easily modified for lake fishing as well. The first thing every rookie trout angler needs to understand is that ultra light gear should be employed. When I refer to the word 'gear', I'm referring specifically to your rod, reel, and line. All too often I see anglers trout fishing with gear that's entirely too heavy.

An ultra light rod and reel should be used when trout fishing. An ultra light reel will normally hold between 90 and 150 yards of four pond test, just so you know. The perfect length for a trout fishing rod is five feet. So you will want a five foot rod that is ultra light action. Many times, when the water is high in the spring a longer length rod is in order. In these instances a six foot six inch ultra light rod is perfect for trout fishing. Your reel should be spooled with four pound test monofilament, and for the trout fishing rookie, six pound test is passable. Any line heavier than six pound test should be avoided when fishing for trout is most instances.

Any article titled 'trout fishing 101' has to include one of the simplest trout fishing basics of all; when to fish. When you go trout fishing is very important. The best times to go trout fishing can be determined by paying attention to the weather & moon. The weather & moon impact the feeding behavior of trout, and the more you understand about this phenomenon, the more successful you will be.

For the trout fishing rookie, live bait is one of the best trout baits to use. As a matter of fact, my mentor taught me to use live worms for trout fishing and I've been using live worms with great success ever since. He also taught me to rig my worm on a set of gang hooks, which is also one of the fishing basics I use to this day. A live worm rigged on a set of gang hooks and allowed to flow naturally with the current of a river or stream is a great trout fishing tactic.

The bottom line is that these trout fishing basics will certainly put you on the right foot when it comes to fishing for trout. Add these simple fishing tips to your repertoire and you will be much better off.

Updated on: 10/18/2009
Beginning Trout Fishing – Tips For The Beginning T

In this article I will outline a few tips that will help the beginning trout angler catch more fish. When you start trout fishing there are a few things that should be kept in mind if you want to truly be successful when fishing for these beautiful fish. If I would have known these beginning trout fishing tips 20 years ago, and not had to learn them through trial and error, it would have saved me a ton of time and confusion.

Fishing for trout is different than fishing for many species of fish. The first thing to keep in mind in regards to trout fishing is what kind of trout you are fishing for. Not the species of trout so much, as the kind of trout. There are two kinds of trout; planted and native. Planted trout have been born and bred in tanks or ponds and fed by humans until they reach a certain size. Planted trout are then released into waterways throughout the country with the express purpose of being caught by anglers.

Native trout on the other hand have been born and bred under natural circumstances. Planted trout can become much like native trout after surviving a few seasons in a given waterway. The point is that catching planted trout versus catching native trout is the difference between playing basketball against the varsity team and playing against a group of twelve year olds. At the end of the day there really is no comparison.

Native trout are much more difficult to catch than planted trout, so it’s important to know which kind of trout is prevalent in the water that you’re fishing. With that being said these tips for beginning trout fishing apply and are being listed in no particular order.

1. Use Light Line - All too often I’ve seen old line lying along the trout stream that’s heavy enough to fight and land small stripers, which is a huge beginning trout fishing mistake. Beginners tend to use line that’s entirely too heavy when fishing for trout. I suggest six pound test for the beginner and graduating to four pound test once some experience is gained. Using light line is a key to trout fishing success.
2. Educate Yourself - Educating yourself on tips and trick before hitting the water can be extremely helpful when beinning trout fishing. Reading articles, e-books, and talking to people with trout fishing experience will save you a ton of time and effort on the water. Couple this with spending as much time as possible practicing your craft and you’ll be in good shape.
3. Use Mother Nature To Your Advantage - Many beginning trout anglers don’t understand how much of an impact Mother Nature, or more specifically the weather and moon, impact the feeding behavior of fish. Being on the water fishing when the trout are the most active has a lot to do with how many fish you catch. Using Mother Nature to your advantage can help the beginning trout angler tremendously.

When you are just starting out in the world of trout fishing these simple tips will serve you well. Remember, these tips are just some of the most important tips that I wish someone would have showed me when I was beginning trout fishing. These simple tips will save you time and help you catch more trout.

Updated on: 10/4/2009
Best Inflatable Kayaks – 3 Of The Most Popular Inf

In this article I’m going to outline 3 of the most popular choices when it comes to inflatable kayaks. There are literally hundreds of varieties of inflatable kayak on the market today and the ones listed in this article are 3 of the most popular choices. They will be listed in no particular order and will give you an outline as to what is good and what is not so good about each choice. Armed with this simple information you will be able to make a much more informed decision.

The best inflatable kayaks have a few things in common that must be paid attention to. The biggest thing is to make sure that you’re dealing with a quality manufacturer. So, how do you know that you’re dealing with a quality manufacturer? You want to look for things like free trial periods and money back guarantees. If the manufacturer offers free trial periods and money back guarantees it means they make a quality product that they believe in. When this happens it means that you, the customer, will be a happy camper.

Below are 3 of the best and most popular inflatable kayak choices.

1. Strike 2 - This 2 person inflatable kayak is constructed using urethane bladders and welded seams that will power through whitewater waves and track efficiently on flat water. This kayak is manufactured by Tributary, as trusted manufacturer in the paddling community. The Strike 2 is certainly among the best inflatable kayaks on the market.
2. 380X Deluxe - The Sea Eagle 380x is one of the most affordable inflatable kayaks available, and Sea Eagle is certainly a quality manufacturer. This inflatable kayak is constructed of tough 1,000 denier polyester-supported high-pressure fabric with quadruple-thickness electronic-welded seams. This boat is as tough as nails and can even withstand being hit with the claw of a hammer! The 380x can handle one or two people and is suited for all types of situations from whitewater to paddling your favorite bass lake.
3. Paddle Ski 5 in 1 - The Paddleski 5 in 1 is an inflatable kayak and much more. Is it also a motor, sale, and row boat. This inflatable kayak is most definitely among the best inflatable kayaks on the market today. This boats versatility is unparalleled. The Paddleski is certainly more of a lake and pond kayak, rather than river and/or whitewater but is nonetheless a great inflatable kayak choice. This boat is very popular among fishermen and easily carries one or two people. With ordinary kayaks you have to choose between a stable, wide craft and a speedy, unstable craft. That's not so with this kayak. The Paddle Ski features two widely spaced inflatable tubes that cut right through the water but give you a well balanced boat that’s very solid.