Posts tagged 'Equipment'

The Boy Scouts have it right, especially when referring to travel in wild, remote locations where help can be many, many miles, and many hours, away.

Anyone who knows me knows that fly fishing for Brown Trout in small streams is my favourite thing to do. The challenges presented, the constant change in ...

Fly-fishing has long been thought by many as a technique predominantly appropriate for trout anglers. It’s certainly an effective way to ...

I jerked the big streamer just below the surface in aggressive 18-inch strips. Out of the pencil reeds, as if on cue, a moving four-inch boil of water emerged, advancing steadily on the colourful streamer.

Gearing up for winter fishing means two things. The first and most important consideration is you. Dress to be warm, dry and comfortable.  The second consideration is tackle. 

I’ve put together a list of equipment that can and does help. A friend Bob once told me, “Good equipment is often the difference between hooking a big fish and landing that big fish.” I wholeheartedly agree.

More and more anglers today are releasing their catch back into the water to fight another day. To increase the odds of these fish surviving, it is important that all anglers have some essential catch and release tackle at their disposal, whether they're fishing on shore, or in a boat. Here are some tips on tackle to keep on hand when fishing.