I’ve heard it countless times while fishing in Austria and other parts of Europe: “Rainbows are just stocked fish. Give me a grayling any day.” It always makes me pause. As an American who grew up catching beautiful, hard-fighting rainbow trout, I find the strong preference for Grayling fascinating — especially since rainbows often fight … Continue reading Rainbows versus Grayling
There’s a special kind of intimacy that comes with fishing small streams. The water is clear enough to see every rock and trout, the casts are short and precise, and the whole experience feels more like a conversation with the river than a battle against it. Over the years, some of my most valuable lessons … Continue reading Small Streams, Big Lessons: What Tight-Line Fishing Teaches You
Don't get me wrong, while spotting fish and watching the take is an undeniable rush, anchoring your entire angling identity to sight fishing can severely limit your growth. Hear me out before rushing for the exits, because this is a discussion specifically for river fishing for trout - as targeting many other species in certain … Continue reading Is Sight Fishing Overrated? 5 Reasons to Change Your Fly Fishing Strategy!
