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GearHow Much Leader and Tippet Brands Really Matter
The question of whether leader and tippet brands truly impact fishing success is one that frequently surfaces in the angling community. Many anglers develop a strong brand loyalty, often sticking to a preferred brand based on reliability, personal experience, or …
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Baitshop LifeLearn About the Mono Rig and Maybe Why Fly Line Sucks
The Mono Rig technique for fly fishing has gained significant attention, challenging conventional methods for presenting nymphs and streamers to trout. This setup uses a lengthy monofilament leader—often with butt sections of 20 feet or more—as an alternative to traditional …
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GearUsing Droppers on Fly Lines: A Game-Changer for Fly Fishers
Fly fishing often requires quick adaptability to attract various fish species, especially in changing seasons. One trending tactic that can make a big difference is the use of droppers on fly lines. By adding an extra fly to the main …
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The Best Fly Reels 2019
Arbor Size The size of a reel’s arbor, the large “wheel” that holds the line, alters the performance of the rod in some ways. Generally speaking, small arbors are both lighter and less expensive than large arbors are. Accordingly, it makes …
Why You Should Start Tying Big Flies
If you enjoy tying and fishing big streamers, the following are some things I’d recommend you keep in mind. 1. Durability Pike flies and Double Deceivers. The fish I like to catch generally have lots of sharp teeth like to …
How to Fish a Rat-L-Trap and Similar Lures
Rich Howes is a Florida bass angler with a reputation for pitching and punching heavy vegetation. It’s a money method for him and the technique he used to win the 2013 Southern Open on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. His …
The Best Lures for Huge Northern Pike
#1 Storm Wildeye Live Pike This lure is the latest ‘Hot One’, a top producer of large pike and large numbers of pike. Time and time again this lure out fishes most lures used. Only downside to this lure is …
How to Fish Lipless Crankbaits
As the name suggests, lipless crankbaits are just that – lipless. Unlike their billed counterparts, lipless crankbaits don’t have a diving lip to counteract the natural buoyancy of the bait. As a result, lipless crankbaits are made to sink and …
The Best Fall Bass Fishing Rods
What Makes the Best Bass Fishing Rod Few fishermen pay enough attention to the traits of a rod when selecting it. This can be a huge mistake that can lead to broken rods and broken line. This is especially true when …
How to Properly Fish a Jerkbait to Catch More Fish
If you fish for bass, it’s worth owning a selection of jerkbaits. These versatile lures catch fish from spring to ice-up and in a range of bass habitats. Meet the Pros How to Fish a Jerkbait A jerkbait is a …
How to Choose the Right Hook
How Fishing Hook Sizes Work You can save a lot of money buying hooks online, but do not get burned buying the wrong size hook. Here is a useful diagram I made to help show how fishing hook sizes work. …
How to Rig a Texas Rig With and Without Weight
Learning how to Texas rig a soft plastic is part of bass fishing 101. And, as the saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat. The same goes for bass fishing. On any given day, there are …
Fall Froggin’ 101
Frost on the pumpkin doesn’t mean it’s time to put the frogs away. Late fall is a great time to catch bass on hollow body frogs, and here’s advice from the best fishing pros in the business on getting the …
