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These areas yield many 30 to 40 pound lake trout each year. Just the idea of battling a huge lake trout lures anglers to all the remote lakes as far north as the Arctic Circle in Canada.  some areas in Canada, the lake trout are also called Mackinaw or grey trout, but the most common nickname given lake trout is simply lakers. Lake trout resemble brook trout, except the tails of lake trout are deeply forked, while those of the brook trout are nearly square. Lake trout in the Great Lakes are silvery-grey with white spots. Elsewhere, they have light spots on a background that may vary from dark green to brown or black. Lake trout prefer water from 48 to 54F, colder than any other game fish. They will die if unable to find water under 65 degrees F. During summer month's lake trout will descend to 200 feet in search of cooler water. There are many lakes with water cold enough for lake trout, but lack oxygen in their depths. And as a result lake trout are restricted to mainly the

Trout live in cool, shaded waters. Lake trout, however, are rare and can be a bit elusive. Snagging a lake trout is quite an accomplishment and requires more than a bit of skill. There are a few items to consider before setting out in search of a lake trout. Experts seems to agree about some of the following fishing tips for catching a lake trout. First, keep your rod and reel and fishing line light, troll slowly, find the bottom and take into account weather and water depth. They can seem to be line-shy. That is, they actually avoid coming near heavy fishing line in the water. If you are using a heavy line, then change it to a lighter, less obvious line. The heavy line also has to work harder to get to the bottom where the trout usually hang out. In addition, if you are using a heavy rod, you might not feel a nudge on the line or a tug at the lure and may miss a splendid opportunity to reel in a big fat trout as a result. This is probably the most important of the fishing tips for

For those of us who live in the southern extent of the Lake Trout range, we know that lake trout head deep in the summer when the water temperature warms up. In the spring, lakers can be found on the surface and trolling a spoon at shallow depth can be an effective technique. Once the water temperature gets into the high 50's however, lakers head deep until the cooling water brings them back up in the fall for spawning. A number of different techniques can be used for deep water Lake Trout. If you have a good idea where they may be, using a heavy jig is a deadly technique. Other deep water techniques such as using a down rigger can be effective. But perhaps the most efficient, is using a traditional but out-of-vogue technique, namely using wire line. The wire line technique utilizes stainless wire line on a heavy trolling outfit. A long mono or fluro carbon leader of about 6 feet is attached to a swiveled sinker, which is attached to the wire. A sinker of about 1 ounce gets

Ever wonder how to fly fish? Fly fishing is considered a sport or a hobby by some, and an art form by others. Fly fishing is a pleasurable pastime built on the camaraderie of the anglers themselves, the oceans, lakes and rivers they fish, and the beautiful fish they pursue. Some anglers are weekenders, happy to run into a fish or two on a holiday fishing trip with mum or kids. Others are die-hard trout bums, who dedicate most of their days to tying flies and dissecting there catches and underwater traits of their favourite fisheries. For those who consider themselves avid fly fishers, the sport is a refreshing escape from the daily rigors of everyday life.  A spiritual passion that non-anglers have a hard time understanding. But for those who understand us, there’s nothing better than the push and pull of a fly line, and the sight of a fish rising to take that perfectly placed fly. How to Fly Fish - Species Most fly fishermen focus on the pursuit of trout, although anglers fly fish fo

Lake Trout can mostly be found in the northern part of the United States and Canada.  They are prized as both a game fish as well as a food fish.  Lake trout are the largest of the trout species and can grow in excess of 40 pounds in some cases.  Lake trout are dependent on cold, deep, oxygen rich water, which is why they are mostly found in the Northern parts of North America.  As a matter of fact, here's a trivia question for you:  Did you know that nearly 25% of Canada's lake trout population is found in Ontario, and even though this is true, only 1% of Ontario's lakes contain Lake Trout? Lake trout prefer cold water and are likely to be found deep during warm summer periods.  Long narrow spoons and plugs are preferred lures for Lake trout fishing. Angling techniques are similar for lake trout in most waters. Down-riggers and lead core lines are useful for getting deep when surface waters are warm. During spring and fall when surface waters are cold, the lake trout m

Basic Fly Fishing Gear Let's get started right off the bat. Assuming you know little or nothing about fly fishing starting off, the basic set up follows. You will need a rod, reel, and line system that matches the flies you will be casting. Therefore, we must make some assumptions. I am going to assume you will be fishing for stream trout or pan fish and will discuss the gear you will need accordingly. For this type of fishing, a beginner will likely start with a "5/6-wt" graphite rod and reel combo which can be had for somewhere in the $100-$200 range. A typical rod length will be 9 ft. The reel will be loaded first with backing, a type of line that is used mainly as an insurance policy if all of your fly line is stripped off by a big fish. I hope you will need it soon. After the backing comes your fly line. I am going to suggest a 5 or 6 "weight forward floating line." This will serve many purposes and the only limitation will be when you a

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