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Trout Fishing on Missouri’s Niangua River

February 26, 2011
By Russell
Trout Fishing on Missouri’s Niangua River

Trout or smallmouth bass? Have you ever asked yourself that question while deciding which stream to fish. I know this is a trout fishing site but, the smallmouth bass (brown bass) is pound for pound one of the fiercest sport fish where I live in the Ozarks of Missouri, and we have streams full...
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Gift Ideas for Your Fisherman Father or Husband

November 21, 2010
By Ed
Gift Ideas for Your Fisherman Father or Husband

Fishing gear can make great gifts for hard to shop for dads and husbands.  I used to work in an outdoors sporting goods store and was frequently asked what would be a good gift for a guy that loves fishing and the outdoors.  Of...
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Trout Senses: Smell

September 4, 2010
By Ed
Trout Senses: Smell

Trout sense food and danger in a variety of ways. A trout’s sense of smell is one of its primary means of survival. This is the second installment in the post series: Trout Senses. The first post describes trout vision, discussing subjects such as sight...
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An Easy Fishing Journal

September 4, 2010
By Ed

You can develop a fishing journal for trout, bass, catfish, or panfish easily and without a lot of past experience. The basic idea behind a fishing journal is to record...
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To Know the Trout

September 4, 2010
By Ed
To Know the Trout

The following is an exceprt from the unpublished manuscripts of Professor Salmersontrotenworth – lecturer, writer, angler, and above all else, a lover of trout. It is certainly possible to...
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Trout Fishing in Iowa

April 16, 2010
By Ed
Trout Fishing in Iowa

When people think of Iowa, trout fishing is not likely to be the first thing that comes to mind.  Corn?  Probably so.  However, Northeast Iowa is filled with small...
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