Chub Hunting The plan was simple. Four spots along the river, not far from one another. A whole day to fish them. I arrived at the first spot at nine. Before getting changed I walked the bank to read the water. The weather was good. Sun out, wind at my back — good for casting...
Winter was hard in Lithuania, the kind that settles in and stays longer than you expect. It had been a while since we saw steady -15 to -20°C days, with constant snow, icy roads, and heating bills that kept climbing. Then it began to break. The cold eased, the snow started to melt, and the...
Souls, a brand synonymous with craftsmanship and precision, has been creating high-quality fishing gear since December 2004. Guided by the philosophy of their director, Ichiro Sato, Souls emphasizes high-frequency field testing across diverse environments to deliver top-notch fishing gear. Among their lineup is the Souls TF-E50ULS-2P-TZ "The Naturalist Special," which I’ll explore in detail today....
The River I’d fished this river before with little success. Some spots gave nothing, others only small trout—never more than thirty centimeters. Still, I’d heard from two good sources that big trout lived here. On a trip two months earlier, I’d had some luck and even a couple of heavy bites that felt like larger...
The first river is short—just 12 kilometers. But it has water. Enough to try. It’s a tributary of a bigger river, one known for trout. The road there is rough. Narrow, with holes and bumps. Still, an hour’s drive and I’m there. I change into my gear and head out. On the way, I see...
A Day by the River with the Souls TF-E50ULS-2P-TZ The mornings are starting to get chilly. The bite of autumn is in the air, though the days still hold onto the warmth of late summer. The leaves are just beginning to change, tinges of orange and yellow along the treeline. I packed light for...
Early Morning Fishing: Trout and Pike in a small forest River Friday Morning: Before Work Fishing Friday morning, I seized the opportunity to fish before work. At 5:15, I left for the river, ready for an early start. By 6 am, I was in my waders, heading to the river hidden behind a steep ledge...
An Evening Adventure and a Morning Triumph: Fishing for Chub Day 1: Evening Scouting The evening was cloudy, with rain threatening on the horizon. After a short 25-minute drive, I arrived at the fishing spot. It was perfect—shallow, fast-running water, ideal for chub. The surface was alive with activity, chubs feeding on insects. I...
The one that got away In the scorching heat, a 15-minute trudge through towering grass leads me to the river's edge. The journey is a struggle against the sun's unrelenting blaze. At last, I arrive at the water, eager to cast my line. But a bitter surprise awaits – the river is a battleground...
An Angler's Essential Power Companion - Anker Powerhouse 555 Review As an avid angler who's always on the hunt for the next big catch, I've been using the Anker Powerhouse 555 portable power station for about three months now, and it's become an indispensable part of my fishing gear. Let's dive into why this...
