News — trout fishing

Great Lakes Favorite Tackle Website is STOCKED With Northwest Fishing Gear

Posted August 02, 2024

Every angler has got to stock up on tackle at various times. Whether it's a seasonal thing, a year-round quest for fish, or even a new angler looking to get equipped for their first trip. Fishing tackle has been available in brick and mortar for generations, but online tackle shops are a major source of fishing equipment for today's anglers. Fishing guides, casual anglers and dedicated fishing addicts purchase gear every day - perhaps at the local tackle shop while on the way to the river, or maybe a trip planned well in advance with an online shopping list. There are...

Spinner Fishing for Trout (The Complete Guide)

Posted February 27, 2024

Fishing for Trout with Spinners is a really effective way to cover lots of water and entice aggressive fish. When they are fished correctly, right size, right colors/finishes and proper line, they can get Cutthroat & Rainbow Trout to move many feet to intercept the spinning blade. Brown Trout & Bull Trout also are voracious spinner biters! This video is a complete breakdown from Jordan on how to fish these ultra-popular lures for Trout. There are many famous brands out there, some examples of spinner types would be Blue Fox Vibrax, Rooster Tail, Panther Martin & Buds Spinner. They have...

How to Fillet Trout (Quick & Easy)

Posted February 06, 2024

Trout fishing is popular all over the world, and in certain fisheries, they are available to harvest and eat. When this is the case, a good fillet job will make your cooking process and overall experience better! Jordan Knigge of Addicted fishing teaches his method for filleting trout. Filleting trout can be simple! In this method Jordan teaches, using his Gerber Fillet Knife he quickly removes the rainbow trout meat and bones. This also works for Cutthroat Trout. Rainbow trout fishing is a lot of fun but you need to know how to clean and cook these tasty trout afterwards. Thanks for...

How to Set-Up and Fish For Trout (Video Tutorial) EVERYTHING You Need to Know!

Posted January 17, 2024

Trout of many sizes are caught on many different fishing rigs, and everything from good ol' PowerBait to a hand-tied fly on a light line are all fun experiences. In this video - there is a focus on a few key tactics to fish for trout, whether they be Rainbows, Cutthroat or Brown Trout. This video covers float fishing, spoon and spinner casting...bait fishing and more. If you're looking to fish for Trout and know they are there, try a few of these rigs and see if you dial in one of them that works the best! "Today, we're teaching...

Beginner Trout Fishing, a Trout FIshing 101 Breakdown

Posted May 19, 2021

Spring is officially here in the Pacific Northwest, the arrival of warmer temps and sunny weather have many searching for outdoor activities to enjoy, whether you already fish or want to start, now is prime time to start chasing trout. From urban ponds to high mountain lakes trout are one of the most prevalent and easiest to catch species where they are found, they fight well and are great table fare which can be enjoyed by those of all ages. If you are lucky enough to live in an area where trout are stocked...

Trout Spinner Fishing Methods For Success

Posted March 14, 2021

There are many techniques to use in pursuit of trout, of those, spinners are one of the most effective, especially for larger fish. A solid understanding of how to fish spinners for trout is a great addition to anyone's skill arsenal. This article and associated video will cover everything from rod and reel to, tackle and techniques. Lets begin with the basics of the setup, rod, reel, line and terminal tackle. The rod you choose should be one that has enough sensitivity to feel the action of your lure working, light...