Atlantic Salmon (Salmo Salar) Facts and Life Cycle

Atlantic Salmon

This post was last updated on June 28th, 2014 at 01:22 pmGuide to Atlantic Salmon- Atlantic salmon go by many different names. These include: bay salmon, black salmon, caplin-scull salmon, Sebago salmon, silver salmon, fiddlers, and outside salmon. Here’s everything you might want to know about the life of an Atlantic salmon. Where They Live … Read more

Brook Trout World Record and Various State Records

Manitoba Record Brook Trout

This post was last updated on January 14th, 2016 at 02:04 amOntario’s World Record Brook Trout and a Close Call from Manitoba The image above shows Tim Matheson with the current Manitoba record brook trout. This brookie likely weighed in at almost 16lbs, but Tim decided to release this fish and be a good sportsman. … Read more

Fly Fishing Rods for Steelhead – Rod Weight, Reel and Line Choices

This post was last updated on December 3rd, 2022 at 07:42 pm Choosing a Fly rod For Steelhead You might be able to convert an existing trout rod you already own into your steelhead rod. Lets go over what size rod is appropriate and what you should consider. Generally I would opt for a crisp … Read more

The Arctic Grayling, Once an Abundant Fish in Michigan

This post was last updated on February 1st, 2015 at 02:44 amThe Decline and Fall of Michigan’s Arctic Grayling In the 19th Century, Michigan had abundant forests and a large population of Arctic Grayling, especially in the Lower Peninsula.  These fish were first identified in the 1860, but less than one hundred years later, became … Read more

Hybridization of the Cutthroat Trout

Hybrid Cutthroat Trout

This post was last updated on April 8th, 2014 at 05:41 pmWhat is Hybridization of the Cutthroat Trout? The cutthroat evolved in areas of mountainous seclusion. As they evolved they faced limited exposure to other trout and fish species. As people began to populate the western United states, they brought with them thoughts of bringing … Read more

Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout

Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, Snake River Fine Spotted

This post was last updated on May 6th, 2014 at 08:52 pmYellowstone Cutthroat Trout History and Facts ( Oncorhynchus clarkii bouvieri) The Yellowstone cutthroat is obviously a native to Yellowstone National park area, but it is also common throughout much of Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and small areas in Utah and Arizona. There are significant efforts in … Read more

Lahontan Cutthroat

Lahontan Cutthroat Trout

This post was last updated on April 24th, 2015 at 04:39 pmThe Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Species (Oncorhynchus clarki henshawi) The Lahontan Cutthroat was originally from a large ancient lake known as lake lahontan in NV. The lake during the last ice age fractured into many smaller lakes in the great basin. Some examples of these lakes … Read more