Category Archives: Tackle/Gear Reviews & Guides
7 Essential Types of Lures for Your Tackle Box
Finding the best fishing lure to use depends on a lot on the particular fishing situation. The time of year, the weather and the water you are fishing all have a direct impact on what lure will look tasty to the fish you are trying to attract. There are many ...
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Don’t Overlook Small Ponds for Big Bass
Small ponds are often overlooked or simply get passed by on the way to major reservoirs and, as such, offer a greater chance of catching big bass. However, due to the nature of such a small ecosystem, they're also often choked up with thick vegetation, allowing only a select few ...
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Kayak Bass Fishing: Essential Guide (With Tips and Recommendations) for Getting Started
When most people think of bass fishing, they imagine someone standing in a boat with a motor, casting a lure into the water. However, bass can also be caught from a kayak and we see this approach becoming an increasingly popular alternative to more traditional methods. In fact, bass fishing ...
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Looking for a Good Trout Spinning Reel? Here Are 5 That Deliver on Performance and Value
Trout fishing is most often associated with fly fishing with the notion that to be really effective at catching trout you have to use fly gear. The perception is that fly fishing is the “true” and only way to pursue the species. Nothing could be further from the truth, however ...
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Barbless Hooks: The Fish-Friendly Alternative Anglers Should Consider
Many anglers today choose to fish with barbless hooks because they want to conserve our fish populations and natural resources. Fishing with barbless hooks is safer and more humane. These hooks are designed to catch fish without injuring them which is better for the angler, fish, and wildlife. It has ...
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The Spincast Reel – My Introduction to the World of Fishing
I remember the first fish I ever caught as a kid like it was only yesterday. It was a snapper blue (juvenile bluefish) not much bigger than my hand. I still remember how it shimmered as I raised it out of the water onto that old bridge on a sunny ...
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