TROUT FISHING
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Trout Gear I Use:
- Okuma 7′ 6″ 2-6lb 2-Piece Rod
- Okuma ROX-30 Fishing Reel
- Tuf-Line 10lb Braided Line
- Dave’s Tanglefree Weights
- Gamakastu Size 12 Baitholder Hooks
- Berkey Trout Powerbait
- Berkley Trout Power Eggs
- Yakima Bait Rooster Tail Spinners
- Yakima Bait SpinFish 2.0 and 2.5
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Preparing for Spring Stocked Trout Fishing
The sound of the morning news blares out of the television and I squint my eyes rolling out of bed to get my balance heading
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Catching Trout as Winter Turns to Spring
The winter to spring transition can be one of the more difficult times of the year to catch trout, even stocked trout. Slightly warming temperatures,
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Late Fall Trout Fishing Tips – Time For Change!
I wake up, stretching my arms and legs, looking at the clock. It’s 5am in the morning. Daylight savings time has happened. I take the
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Why I Love Fishing & Crabbing Combo Adventures!!!
I love fishing, but I also love catching Dungeness crabs along the Oregon Coast. I have always loved being on the water fishing, but when
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The Best 5 Stocked Trout Baits of All-Time (IMHO)
I caught my first stocked trout when I was 4 years old, and I have always looked ahead to that next chance to catch a
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Fall Trout Fishing Mistakes – Don’t Do These!
Fall is my favorite time of the year! And for trout fishing anglers, we have many opportunities to chase some big trout, and the conditions