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Quality Matters in Fly Reels by Brett FogleLike everything else in this world, quality matters when troutfishing. If all you will ever do is fish for small trout and panfish, virtually any cheap fly reel will work just fine. In thesesituations, all a reel really does is to serve as a place to holdfly line. And even a cheap reel does this task ok.Unfortunately, this all changes once you get a large fish on theother end of your fly line. If the fly reel you are using is notwell made with...
•Dead Drift Technique
Dead Drift Technique by Brett FogleThe dead drift method of fly fishing with nymphs is the mosteffective method an angler can use. Remember, nymphs aregenerally at the mercy of the rivers current, and get carriedwherever the current happens to take them. An angler who cansimulate this “helplessness” of the nymph will be able toconsistently take trout.There are basically three different ways to accomplish a deaddrift of a nymph. Each of these is covered below.Dead Drift Method : Quartering...
•Techniques and tactics for nymphing
Techniques and tactics for nymphing by Brett FogleJust like dry fly fishing, there are many, many ways to fish anymph. Which one you should use really boils down to how skilledyou are in nymph fly fishing and what you are attempting to catchand where you are doing it. Make sense? Probably not, but let’smove forward to give you some idea on the different nymphingtechniques available when fly fishing.This e-book goes over the easiest method for beginners to use.The more effective Dead Drift...
•Dead Drift Method : For Boat Anglers
Dead Drift Method : For Boat Anglers by Brett FogleIf you have a fishing boat, the dead drift method allows you tocover a huge patch of water in a hurry – and very effectivelyalso. The nice thing about a boat, of course, is that you arefloating in the water – generally at the same speed of thecurrent provided the wind isn’t blowing you around too much.For this reason, it is possible for anglers to use a dead driftmethod to cover huge segments of water with just one cast. To dothis, you have...
•Gear Needed for Fishing with Nymphs
Gear Needed for Fishing with Nymphs by Brett FogleNow that we’ve covered what nymph fly fishing is all about, let’snext take a look at what sort of fly fishing gear you're going toneed to do it. While nymph fly fishing uses pretty much the samegear you use when dry fly fishing, there is a few small itemsthat any successfully nymph fisherman will want to have. Theseitems are strike indicators, some small weights, and a good pairof fly fishing sunglasses.Strike Indicators for Nymph...
•How To Choose the Right Fly Line Weight
How To Choose the Right Fly Line Weight
by: Brett Fogle
Written on the rod blank or handle is a code number which indicates the line that the rod manufacturer suggests is best for most customers; i.e., 6 line. To most fly anglers, this means that they should use nothing but a 6 weight line with this rod. But to get the full potential from different fishing situations, you may want to consider using several line sizes on your rod — perhaps varying as much as two line sizes from the one...
•Techniques of Wet Fly Fishing
Techniques of Wet Fly Fishing
by: Brett Fogle
Many anglers who are new to fly fishing consider dry fly fishing the “traditional” way of catching trout. Well, that’s not entirely true. Wet fly fishing dates back hundreds of years, well before dry fly fishing came around.
Wet fly fishing is one of the best ways for anglers to get introduced to sub-surface fishing. Unlike nymph and dry fly fishing, where skill, practice and precise imitations are needed to effectively take trout consistently,...
•Nymph Fishing Techniques
Nymph Fishing Techniques
by: Brett Fogle
Small stream nymphing is a very productive form of fly fishing. At times, you will not rise a fish to a dry fly. Yet there are fish feeding actively below the surface. So, you put the fly (nymph) to the fish.
Nymph fishing is probably the most challenging of all fly fishing techniques. Since the fly is underwater and is often extremely small, nymph fishing can test the abilities of any angler, and often leaves the beginner angler extremely...
•Selecting the Right Tackle
Selecting the Right Tackle
by: Brett Fogle
One of the most important things to consider when fly fishing is choosing your tackle the right way. Many people overlook this important factor and start with the wrong assumptions. They first buy the rod, then the line to match the rod, then the reel and then they buy the flies they will need to fish. The fact is the flies are the most important in determining weather or not you will be catching any fish.
The tackle selection process should go as...
•Three Main Trout Senses
Three Main Trout Senses
by: Brett Fogle
An angler should therefore become familiar with the three main senses a trout uses. These are:
Smell:
Trout have amazing powers of smell. For humans, trying to understand smell underwater is rather difficult since we can’t do it. However, trout have no difficulty smelling underwater, so it is worth an anglers time to make sure that they aren’t introducing foreign smells into a trout stream (which can warn a trout to a lurking danger such as a...
•General overview about Trout Senses
General overview about Trout Senses
by: Brett Fogle
When fly fishing for trout, it is of crucial importance to understand their senses. Trout are fish, after all, and make different use of their senses than we do. Understanding these senses can greatly increase the prospects of a successful fly fishing trip. Many anglers make the common mistake of thinking trout are not very smart. As far as hatchery born fish are concerned, this is mostly correct.
However, in Montana and many other...
•Trout Species – Cutthroat Trout and Golden Trout
Trout Species – Cutthroat Trout and Golden Trout
by: Brett Fogle
Cutthroat Trout: Cutthroat Trout are generally found only in high alpine lakes or in some selected areas of the Pacific Northwest.
The Cutthroat Trout is the original trout of the Rocky Mountains. Unlike Brown Trout which were originally introduced to the Eastern United States, Cutthroat Trout are originally from the Western half of the United States.
What separates the Cutthroat Trout from other trout is that Cutthroat...
•Trout Species – Brook Trout
Trout Species – Brook Trout
by: Brett Fogle
Brook Trout: Frequently gullible, yet extremely tasty, Brook Trout are wonderful trout to fish for - especially since they frequently inhabit the most beautiful stream settings in the U.S.
The Brook Trout was originally found in the Midwest and along the East Coast. It is sort of the Eastern counterpart to the Western Cutthroat trout – with its range extending all the way from Canada down to the streams in Georgia. Interestingly, the Brook...
•Trout Species – Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout
Trout Species – Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout
by: Brett Fogle
Rainbow Trout: Few freshwater fish can match the fighting spirit and beauty of a Rainbow Trout.
The Rainbow Trout is a well-traveled species of fish. Originally, the Rainbow Trout was found in the coastal rivers in the United States on the west coast but today, Rainbow Trout are found throughout the United States, as well as in the cold-water streams of South America, Europe, New Zealand and even Australia.
The reason for the...
•Fly Fishing Secrets for the Novice as well as the seasoned Angler
Fly Fishing Secrets for the Novice as well as the seasoned Angler
by: Brett Fogle
Fly fishing is an exciting and fast growing sport in all over the world, and especially here in the U.S.A. The reasons for the increasing popularity of fly fishing are obvious. Fly fishing is enjoyable, relaxing, and rewarding in many different ways.
Perhaps the most rewarding element of fly fishing is the variety of beautiful natural surroundings in which anglers often find themselves; a secluded stream...
•External vs. Submersible Pumps. Which one should you Use?
External vs. Submersible Pumps. Which one should you Use?
by: Brett Fogle
For many people, it's never been a question of whether to use a submersible pump vs. an external pump because most people have smaller ponds and are used to just using a submersible pump. They're easy to install, and are pretty reliable - so why even consider an external pump?
There are a couple of reasons...
But before we go into that, let's briefly talk about the benefits of submersible pumps first. For obvious...
•How to Choose Water Garden Plants
How to Choose Water Garden Plants
by: Brett Fogle
So the water garden bug has bitten. You’ve dug and leveled and sweated and said words you hope that no one else has heard. Now it’s time for the fun part – picking out your water garden plants!
Plant varieties within these four categories are what you need to eyeball: deep-water, marginals, oxygenators, and floaters. (If you think these words are big words, just be happy we’re not talking about medicine.)
After you’ve diligently planted...
•Maintaining Oxygen Levels in Fish and KOI Ponds
Maintaining Oxygen Levels in Fish and KOI Ponds
by: Brett Fogle
Severe environmental stressors are the most frequent causes of sudden fish death in garden ponds or other fish habitats, and the lack of oxygen in the water is the number 1 stressor of all.
Two major factors contributing to fish-pond oxygen loss concern blooming algae. During daylight hours, algae make oxygen; during the night,however, the plants take oxygen. If algae are profusely blooming, the plants deplete all the pond’s...
•Hot-Weather Fish Feeding Facts
Hot-Weather Fish Feeding Facts
by: Brett Fogle
Summertime provides the best time of the year to water garden – and also to be on the alert for high-temperature problems.
To remain healthy and continue growing, fish need to get all the nutrients available from their food, so feed them food they can easily assimilate in their systems. If fish seem hungry, feed them once to three times daily.
Feeding small amounts guarantees all the food gets eaten, preventing leftover food from spoiling...
•Wildlife in Winter Ponds
Wildlife in Winter Ponds
by: Brett Fogle
This may seem contradictory, but you want to leave a little bit of debris in the pond when preparing it for winter.
Some water gardeners net out the fish, completely drain the water and scrub out the pond, refilling it with fresh water. Frogs, tadpoles, snails and microscopic pond life need to burrow down into mud and leaves to survive the winter.
Fish also hibernate on the bottom, settling in around a bed of leaves and mud. I remove about 90% of...
•Winterizing Your Pond
Winterizing Your Pond
by: Brett Fogle
For many parts of the country, it's getting to be that time of year again. Time to start thinking about getting your fish and plants ready for old man winter...
Every year, as the weather gets colder and we start heading into winter, many of our customers ask us how to prepare their ponds for winter. Pond owners should be aware of several simple things to do in preparing their ponds for colder months.
Fish and plants need very different things in...
•What to feed your fish during colder winter months
What to feed your fish during colder winter months
by: Brett Fogle
With air and water temperatures dropping in most parts of the country, now is the time to greatly reduce the amount of food you are feeding your fish.
When your water temperature starts falling below 65 degrees, you should consider switching your fish food to a more digestible wheat germ food. At lower temperatures, the good bacteria in your fish's digestive tract become less active, and have harder time digesting their...
•Storm Warnings For Ponds
Storm Warnings For Ponds
by: Brett Fogle
California has earthquakes; we in the south and east coast have hurricanes. One thing we all share is power outages. Ours are usually caused by storms. Most power outages last only a few hours and only happen a few times a year. A hurricane is always a threat that hopefully will never happen or have only a minimal consequence. Flooding may be more common then a power interruption and both can happen at the same time.
A well built well thought out...
•Summer Pond Tips
Summer Pond Tips
by: Brett Fogle
Use an oxygen tester and air stones to keep your available oxygen level to at least 7.0 parts per million of dissolved oxygen in 90 degree F. water. Koi and goldfish start showing signs of stress at oxygen levels of 4.0 ppm and will start dying at 3.0 ppm. The higher the water temperature goes the less oxygen that's available. Water temperatures over 90 degrees will also affect fish health so keep the temperature under control by providing shade during the...
•Hand Feeding your Koi
Hand Feeding your Koi
by: Brett Fogle
One of the most rewarding and entertaining things about having a Koi pond is when your fish finally start eating out of your hand. There is no better way to learn each fishes' personality and temperament than to have them nuzzle your fingers when they are hungry.
The key to training your Koi to eat from your hand is patience and conditioning. Like any wild animal Koi have a natural distrust for anything that they think can hurt them, and you're...
•To Salt or Not to Salt Your Pond...
To Salt or Not to Salt Your Pond...
by: Brett Fogle
The important question of whether or not to add salt to your pond is often confusing for beginners and forgotten by experienced pond-keepers. To newbies and pro's alike we have this to say:
"Add Salt Today to Keep the Fish Doctor Away"
True, there are some negative effects of higher salt levels on plants in the pond, but overall we think it is absolutely the very best thing you can add to your pond in terms of keeping your fish happy...
•The String Algae Blues...
The String Algae Blues...
by: Brett Fogle
Now that Spring is upon us and things are coming back to life in your pond with the warmer weather, many of us are battling with string algae. String algae is caused primarily by a combination of the buildup of organic nutrients in the water, and sunlight.
What happens is that during winter, when things slow down and many of us turn off our filters, decaying leaves and other organic matter (including fish waste) begin to break down in the pond....
•Overwintering Pond Fish
Overwintering Pond Fish
by: Brett Fogle
The metabolism of koi and goldfish is controlled primarily by water temperature. As the water cools, pond fish require less protein in their diet. When koi and goldfish are fed high-protein food in cool water, the excess protein is excreted as ammonia from the gills. The microscopic organisms that make up the biological filter (and consume ammonia) also slow down in cooler water.
Improper seasonal feeding can lead to a build-up of toxic ammonia,...
•How to Choose between Goldfish and KOI
How to Choose between Goldfish and KOI
by: Brett Fogle
Many people have asked us over the years "Should I add goldfish or KOI (or both) to my pond? The answer is "it depends."
Goldfish are better suited to smaller water gardens and ponds, in the 50 - 500 gallon range. Goldfish are extremely hardy and easy to care for, which makes them the perfect choice for the new pond owner or water gardener.
KOI Feeding
KOI, on the other hand, require a little more knowledge and better water...
•Fish Health in Hot Summer Heat
Fish Health in Hot Summer Heat
by: Brett Fogle
Summer is over, but for many of us - the heat remains. Here a couple of things to do to keep your fish healthy and your pond clear going into winter. First, remember to keep your pond well aerated. This is very important to your fish because the pond water actually holds less oxygen at higher pond temperatures. So if it's still hot in your part of the country, keep those waterfalls and fountains running! This will keep your pond water full of...
•Funniest Pond Stories - Part 1, May 2004
Funniest Pond Stories - Part 1, May 2004
by: Brett Fogle
Get ready for some gut-wrenching, laugh out loud hilarious pond stories from all over the world...
(Continued from May Issue of PondStuff!)
We had some hilarious, truly gut wrenching, laugh out-loud stories sent in by some of you. Here we're going to highlight some of the funniest stories for you to read.
We had entries from all over the place (Inluding one all the way from THAILAND!) The competition was fierce, and to be honest...
•Building Liner Ponds
Building Liner Ponds
by: Brett Fogle
Surprisingly enough, it is usually in mid-summer that many gardeners begin to think about installing a small pond or water garden. Ponds don't need to be weeded or watered, and they can supply exuberant color in the form of water lilies and bog plants.
The sound of a splashing fountain or waterfall is more appealing than weeding a flower bed or mowing that section of lawn. Best of all, no matter how hot or wet it gets, the pond just keeps on blooming!...
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