Category: Fishing 101

All About Trout: Rainbows, Browns, Brooks, and More

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There’s just something about trout. Trout prefer cold-water environments—high mountain streams, deep lakes, and limestone creeks. These are the types of places we associate with wilderness and solitude, and I think that is part of the reason trout appeal to us.  On the other hand, trout are also one of the most commonly stocked fish species, raised in hatcheries all over the world and released in waters that many of us can fish with just a short drive from home, making them one of our most accessible fish to catch.

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Five Freshwater Giants: The biggest gamefish of rivers and lakes

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Rivers and lakes all over the world contain some species that can proudly wear the name “giant” as well. Some of them, including the giant Mekong catfish and the famous beluga sturgeon are now, unfortunately, critically endangered. But others can be targeted by sports anglers, and here are the list of five freshwater giants that should be on every angler’s bucket list. 

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A Beginner’s Guide to Fishing in Stocked Ponds

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Nothing can replace a quiet early morning on a big river, or a long walk up into the mountains in search of trout in a noisy, merry stream. But a day on a stocked pond still beats a day in front of television or your phone screen, so if that’s the best of the available fishing options, by all means go for it.

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