News and Information on Fishing
Everyone is familiar with the basic fishing gear: rod and reel. But they may not be aware that different types are used for different styles. Spinning reels have a different design from baitcasting reels for a reason.
The same goes for hooks and lures. A pro wouldn’t use an Aberdeen where a circle hook would be [...]
There are more than a hundred unique types of fishing lures, with thousands of variations within them. The ingenuity of fishermen knows no bounds when stalking that elusive trout or bass or pike.
The basic idea is the same no matter the design and it’s captured nicely by the very name: lure. Fish aren’t famous for [...]
The basic rule of thumb for buying a fishing rod is to match the rod to the type of fishing you intend to do most often. But how do you go about that?
For the average lake trout a standard rod of about 6 feet will do fine. In an area near the shore where there [...]
Fishing is an ancient practice and rod designs go back centuries. But the modern sport fishing rod has evolved considerably away from its ancestors. Far from a simple bamboo stick with a piece of twine made from long plants, it is now a modern marvel.
Most contemporary fishing rods are made from fiberglass or graphite, though [...]
Ever been out on the boat and suddenly find you didn’t bring the right knife? Sure, we all have. There are a half-dozen different types that are darn near indispensable. When it comes to fishing, a general purpose knife alone just doesn’t, as the saying goes, cut it.
The first addition to the toolkit might be [...]
Pick up the rod and reel, select the line and lure and you’re ready to go fishing, right? Not quite. There are half a dozen highly useful accessories that are needed to complete the package.
For those truly larger catches you’ll want something that’s heavy-duty enough to do the job. On your last saltwater trip you [...]
