Brook Trout 
This post was last updated on April 15th, 2014 at 01:13 amLet the Adventure Begin! Let me introduce myself, my name is Sandy and the mother of W.C. Paetz IV (Founder, owner and author of troutster.com). First a little background information. W.C. has been a fly fishing guide at the Teton Valley Lodge just outside … Read more
This post was last updated on January 9th, 2014 at 04:36 pmHow to Increase your Catch By Carrying a Set of Permanent Markers with you on the River This is something that not a lot of people have thought of, but it works really well. If you are on the river and don’t have flies … Read more
This post was last updated on April 8th, 2014 at 05:27 pmA.B.C’s = Autumn Brown Charms The river is ensconced in hues of emblazoned yellow aspen. The rarified air is promising a transition to the closure of another trout fishing season. Anyone fortunate enough to be on a trout stream anywhere at this time is … Read more
This post was last updated on August 17th, 2021 at 09:48 pmTrout Love to Eat Crustaceans I think most animals that eat meat enjoy eating crabs and crustaceans. The crawdads will spend a lot of their lives hiding underneath rocks and debris for protection from predators, that’s because they are great food! I am certain … Read more
This post was last updated on August 4th, 2021 at 07:35 pm How to Tie a Cinch Knot (Clinch Knot/Fishermens Knot) AKA Fisherman’s Knot and Clinch Knot among other names. This is such a great simple knot, that I am not sure why anyone would ever tie any other type in most situations. I am … Read more
This post was last updated on March 18th, 2016 at 08:18 pmHow to Properly Set the Hook With a Fly Rod (for trout) Fly fishing for trout is a whole different ballgame than fishing for bonefish or tarpon. Personally I don’t fish the saltwater very often, but I do know that the hooksetting technique seems … Read more
This post was last updated on December 3rd, 2022 at 07:42 pm Drift Boats, Float Tubes, Kayaks, Rafts and Canoes. Which Type of Fly Fishing Boat Should I Buy? There are a lot of options to consider when it comes to buying a fly fishing boat or craft and a lot of variables to consider … Read more
This post was last updated on August 8th, 2021 at 07:13 pmSetting your fly rod and reel cn seem overwhelming, but with the right steps, it becomes a simple process. This task is easy if you know a few knots and should only take a couple minutes to accomplish. There are a few things you … Read more
This post was last updated on April 15th, 2014 at 01:06 amMonitoring Trout Loss To Irrigation Ditches on the South Fork Of The Snake River, Idaho Fishing on the Snake river in Idaho last week I witnessed a rare sighting. I was with a gentleman in my boat who caught a brown trout with an … Read more
This post was last updated on April 4th, 2014 at 01:22 amTrout Fishing Tips for the Fly Fisherman If you have ever been on the river and had a hard time hooking trout, you are not alone. We have all been there at one time or another. Here is a list of things to try … Read more