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  • Does Left or Right-Handed Baitcasting Matter?
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    Does Left or Right-Handed Baitcasting Matter?

    ByKarsen February 2, 2020February 2, 2020

    Fishing is a leisure activity enjoyed by millions of people all around the world. Although it might seem like an activity that anyone can pick up, there are several skills you need to learn. There’s also lots of information about the equipment you’re using that you need to learn in order to become an adept…

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  • How to Avoid Seaweed When Fishing
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    How to Avoid Seaweed When Fishing

    ByKarsen January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

    Seaweed provides fish with nutrients and a place to hide from predators, making it a perfect fishing spot.  However, to fish in seaweed, you have to deal with seaweed getting tangled in your lures and lines. Seaweed can be a problem when fishing by boat and from the shore.  It can ruin a good day…

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  • Troubleshooting a Stiff Fishing Reel
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    Troubleshooting a Stiff Fishing Reel

    ByKarsen January 27, 2020January 27, 2020

    So you’re noticing that your fishing reel is feeling a bit stiff or not functioning correctly? Well, not to worry. There are some easy things that you can do to troubleshoot your reel. Follow along as we break it down for you. How do you troubleshoot a stiff fishing reel? The steps to troubleshoot your…

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  • The 8 Best Places to Catch Grayling
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    The 8 Best Places to Catch Grayling

    ByKarsen January 26, 2020February 21, 2020

    Grayling is one of the most sought-after game fish found in the northern hemisphere, and with good reason. This species of fish is beautiful, feisty, and a forgiving target for beginners since it shoals and tends to strike anything that hits the top of the water.  So what are the best places to catch grayling?…

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  • How to Keep Bait Fish from Dying
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    How to Keep Bait Fish from Dying

    ByKarsen January 24, 2020January 24, 2020

    One of the major deterrents people run into with bait fish is dealing with bait fish death in the live well. But the truth is, as long as you make some preparations ahead of time, you can greatly reduce the amount of stress that bait fish deal with, which allows them to live in the…

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Welcome to Mountain Trails Fishing and thanks for visiting! I made this site as a source to help others, especially beginners, be more successful catching freshwater fish. I wanted to create a website to share everything I've come across that I wish existed when I first took up fishing and I hope you're able to find some useful tips here to help you catch more fish!


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