Over the past couple of months, I’ve been putting a handful of trout-sized spinning reels to the test on my local waters. The collection was diverse, covering a wide range of price points and ...

Here are my picks for the best trout spinning reels for a variety of situations. When choosing a reel for trout consider the size of the trout you’re targeting, the body of water, and the lures you’ll ...

I’m talking about the brown trout, one of Idaho’s largest and most aggressive river predators. And while the name might sound drab, brown trout sport a beautiful array of yellow hues and apple ...

reels and live bait in a refrigerator. He has been open since last April, shortly before the beginning of trout season. “We needed one around here” because another bait shop had closed ...