My client with a nice brown trout caught while trout fishing in August. Trout fishing in August can be an excellent time to catch big trout. By understanding how to adapt to mid-summer river temperatures, bug hatches, and trout feeding and resting behaviors, I am able to consistently catch a lot of large trout. Using my guide tips and tactics that I use to keep my customers catching big trout during the hottest month of the year, you can also see consistent success. Key Takeaways Locations: Locate and fish the coldest water around. I discuss the areas I fish to find cold water that trout will ..read more

Euro nymphing can mean a lot of different things to different people because European Nymphing is a mix of multiple methods or variations. I’ve had the opportunity to learn many of these methods from experts including a world champion fly angler, Team USA fly fishing coach, and many members of national fly fishing teams. Since 2008, I have also been teaching all forms of Euro nymphing through my guide service, and all of my guides prefer Euro-style nymphing over other nymphing methods because it is often the best method for bigger fish and lots of small trout. I have determined that some versi ..read more

The author’s river fishing boat is set up for guiding and fishing. One car is parked downriver waiting for us, and the other is upriver at the launch. We fished miles of river that is all private property. Guiding and fishing rivers with river boats has enabled my clients and friends to catch ten times more trout, steelhead, and salmon. These are my tips for doing river boat trips easier with one or more anglers and the advantages of using these types of boats. Advantages Of Using A Boat Let’s talk a little about why you should get a boat and why you will likely be able to catch more trout and ..read more

Brook trout fishing in rivers is popular among many anglers in northern states and in Canada. Fishing for brook trout in rivers is something that I do as a river guide and I have had the opportunity to fish for brook trout with many other guides so you will find all the brook trout fishing information you will need as well as tips and tricks used by river guides. Brook trout fishing in rivers is similar to river fishing for Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and even Steelhead but since brook trout prefer colder water and are often found in the smallest streams, there are some differences and methods ..read more

This website was built so anglers like you can get their trout fishing tips, tactics, and information from guides like me and from the trout fishing guides that contribute to this website. This ensures you are getting the very best information that will help you catch more trout on your next fishing trip. If you want to get started in trout fishing or you want to catch more trout, you need to know where to go, how to find the trout in the river, what methods and baits to use, and how to use them well. Knowing this will make trout fishing much more effective. Like all articles on our site, it h ..read more

This is a brown trout that was caught by one of my clients. Having a good rod and reel is important if you want to catch large trout or other species. You should choose your rod for trout fishing by matching the power, action, and length to your likely fishing conditions. As a guide, I have over 30 rods. Some get used often, while others serve a specific purpose and don’t get used as much. I get asked all the time about the rods and reels I use, so I reviewed a bunch of rod and reel combos to take the guess-work out of it for you. Our Top 5 Picks For Best Trout Spinning Combos St. Croix X-Tre ..read more

Most people who know me know that I fish and guide rivers and streams, but I also have a cottage with brook trout and lake trout in it, and trolling for trout is required to catch fish consistently. I have done hundreds of trolling guide trips, and there have been times when I’ve trolled for ten days straight. These are the tips, tactics, and gear I use to troll for trout effectively. Many lake and reservoirs are stocked with trout or have natural populations, and these trout are best fished using trolling methods. Compared to other trout fishing methods, trolling is often more effective, yie ..read more

I’m a fishing guide, and I put this article together because most articles online are crap, provide misinformation and bad advice, or they are just missing a lot of good information. I have stood beside and taught thousands of people how to catch trout properly This is what you need to know, and all the information comes from experienced trout guides with over 37 years of expereince. This is the most comprehensive guide on trout fishing you will find anywhere and the information comes from experienced guides. I’m going to share my knowledge from 22 years of guiding for trout and will explain t ..read more

This is the FULL in-depth article on how to catch trout. I still remember the first trout I ever caught fly fishing. I was nymphing for trout all day, and after numerous tangles, flies in trees, wind knots, and frustration, I finally got a 9-inch brown trout to eat my Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph. That was over 37 years ago, and since then, I have become one of the top fly fishing guides in my area, and I now teach people how to nymph for trout properly. On that same section of river where I caught my first fish, using the methods taught to me by other guides and some of the world’s best compe ..read more

Have you ever wondered which hooks and which hook sizes trout fishing guides use? I checked with my guides to find out what they say the best hook size for trout is, what hooks they use, and why. Let me tell you that after fishing for trout for 37 years and guiding for 22 years, the hook size you use matters, and the wrong hook size can limit how many bites you get. We also find out the answer to the question, “does hook size actually matter, and if so why and when?” It is said that the best hook size for trout fishing is size 8 to 14 single hook, but that is a wide range of trout hook sizes ..read more