Category Archives: General Techniques

General Info about all types of fishing and rigging.

Pike Tactics, by Silja Longhurst

In my previous blog article I was writing about the most exciting pike fishing I know of in Northern Europe; fishing for salty pike in the Baltic. There are several aspects which makes it to one of my favorite fishing … Continue reading

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Under the Indicator, by Brian Chan

I often get asked what my favourite method is when fishing productive trout lakes. Without question my response is always floating lines and strike indicators. This is not to say that other lines and tactics are not effective at catching … Continue reading

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Tips for Wading the Flats, By Jon B. Cave

Gamefish that inhabit the shallowest portions of saltwater flats are notoriously skittish and even the most subtle disturbance can send them scrambling. It has become almost cliché that you have to stalk these shallow-water fish as silently as possible in … Continue reading

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The Countdown Method, by Phil Rowley

Placing your fly at the right depth is one of the keys to success when fly fishing lakes.  Having a selection of sinking lines of varying densities gives you the opportunity to place your fly at the correct depth. A … Continue reading

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Steelhead/Salmon Leaders for Trout? by Cathy Beck

I learned a new trick this week, something so obvious that I’m embarrassed to admit that I never thought about trying.

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Nymph Fishing, By John S. Barr

There are many effective ways to present nymphs to trout and they all work. The two approaches I use are the standard indicator method and the hopper-copper-dropper techniques.

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