Category: Fishing Tips And Tactics

Tackle Organization

Every professional angler has his gear, and tackle organized, and ready for action before he even walks out the front door to the river. Sometimes many hours are spent making sure his or her gear is properly stowed away, and ready for use, when he arrives at the river to fish. There is no wasted …

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How to fish a river in ten yard increments.

The 10 yard swath system. THE FIRST STEP in this system is to locate productive water in the first place. Knowledge of your quarry and where they live in all seasons of the year is vital in this starting point. Making a plan before you even step out the door of your house is THE …

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Energy and Fishing

Many anglers understand that giving off good “vibes” on the water can be more productive! It goes without saying that a happy employee for example, is usually a productive employee and will accomplish more work in a day than say a disgruntled employee. This is my approach to fishing. When I am happy and enthusiastic, …

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Paying attention in class

brown trout spin fishing the Bow River, Alberta

Why paying close attention on the water will get more fish in the net. For those that want to increase your catch ratio and put more fish in the basket, paying attention to details while on the river will get you more fish. Often, I see a friend or client going to make a cast …

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