Egg Patterns for the Brown Trout Spawn: Fish Behind the Redds, Not On Them
The best egg patterns for the brown trout spawn get fished in the trough below the redd, never on it. Here's which fish to target, the colors and sizes that match real brown eggs, and how to rig a dead drift that ticks bottom.
Snook Spawning Aggregations in June: Fish the Passes Without Killing the Spawn
Late June is when Florida snook spawning aggregations stack up at the passes and along the beaches. Here's how to target them as pure catch-and-release through the closed season, and when to leave them alone entirely.
When to Stop Fishing for Trout: A Water-Temperature Decision Tree for Summer
A simple decision tree for when to stop fishing for trout in summer based on water temperature, plus where to fish instead when your home freestone hits 70F. Mortality data, hoot-owl rules, and a tailwater backup list.
Should You Fish Near Spawning Trout Redds? An Evidence-Based Answer
Every April the debate erupts on rivers across the country: is fishing near spawning trout redds ethical, harmful, or even legal? We break down the science on redd disturbance, how to spot a redd before you wade through one, where regulations actually close the water, and a practical code of conduct rooted in evidence, not guilt.
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