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Our Findings & Information
Wild Trout Closer Than You Think
Think trout means a stocked pond? Wild trout water is closer than you think, in the US and Canada, and most of...
Read More06/03/2024
Preventing Rod Breakage
Accidents do happen in fishing, and bait finesse rods are very delicate.
Read More02/07/2024
Outfit Requirements
Waders aren't a common dress code for non-fly anglers, so here are some of our findings before you buy.
Read More02/04/2024
Miscellaneous Equipment
Here is some miscellaneous equipment that elevates the trout bfs experience.
Read More02/04/2024
Single Barbless Hook
The barbless single hook is standard in trout bfs for targeting wild fish.
Read More06/10/2021
Trout BFS Lure
The minnow (jerkbait-style hardbait) is the core lure in trout bfs.
Read More06/05/2021
Finding Favorite Line
Castability and current are the main factors when selecting a line for trout bfs.
Read More05/07/2021
Ideal Reel for Trout BFS
Casting is truly a fun part of trout bfs, so the reel's spec and performance are extremely important.
Read More04/06/2021
Trout BFS Rod
Creating a US-specific trout BFS rod is our very first project at barva kopel.
Read More04/03/2021
Will I Find Pleasure?
Some thoughts to share if you are interested in this method of fishing.
Read More02/10/2021
Minimizing the Harm
Every angler has the responsibility to acknowledge that catching fish harms the fish.
Read More01/17/2021
Field Etiquette
Wild trout fields have been enjoyed by fly anglers for over a century. Here are the rules and etiquette we all follow.
Read More01/15/2021