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Spinning vs. Baitcasting for Jerkbaits: What’s the Best Choice for Anglers?
The choice between spinning and baitcasting gear often sparks debate among anglers, especially when it comes to fishing jerkbaits. With countless rod, reel, and line combinations available, the decision can feel overwhelming—especially for newcomers. Yet, this diversity reflects the personal …
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Snagged Again? Here’s How to Free a Panther Martin Lure Without Losing It
Panther Martin lures are a staple in many tackle boxes, known for their flashy blades and fish-catching abilities. However, they’re also notorious for getting snagged—on rocks, logs, weeds, or submerged branches. Before cutting the line and sacrificing a favorite lure, …
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Smart Angling: How to Shop for Used Fishing Gear Without Breaking the Bank
Fishing is a gear-lover’s paradise. Between rods, reels, lines, and terminal tackle, the sport naturally leads to a growing collection of equipment. But while upgrading gear can be exciting, it also gets expensive fast—especially when buying everything brand new. For …
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How and When to Fish a Swimbait
Swimbaits are a weapon in any tackle arsenal. But knowing when and how to use them is crucial to landing a big one. Here are some great tips for the next time you pull out your soft or hard swimbait. …
How to Choose the Right Soft Topwater Lure
Every bass angler knows that bass are equal opportunity eaters. Anything that swims, crawls, slithers, hops, or flies is on the menu for an aggressive fish. Most lures on the market focus on two primary food sources for bass; shad …
The Best 10 Baitcasting Reels for a Budget
Plainly and simply, baitcasters are awesome. They are considered to be the next step up from a spinning reel for a seasoned angler. But we get it; not everyone can spend this month’s paycheck on that new reel, so here …
How to Match the Hatch
“Matching the hatch” is a phrase often kicked around in the fishing world, especially among trout-fishing enthusiasts. The expression comes from the fly-fisherman’s attempts to imitate natural insects with artificial imitations in order to fool fish. Since trout can key …
How to Fish Football Jigs for Summer Bass
As the fishing pressure and temperatures continue to increase this summer, don’t underestimate the effectiveness of football jigs for bass fishing. Post-spawn, summertime bass can be a bit tough for anglers to figure out, but mastering this tactic is sure to …
The Best Inshore Fishing Lures of 2019
Inshore fishing is one of the most popular types of fishing in the Southern USA. It mainly entails fishing the ocean from the shore or very close to the shore. Here are the best lures to hook the big ones …
5 Great Flies to Use All Year Long
Anyone who’s gone fly fishing knows that the fly you are using can make or break your trip. Knowing what fly to use and when to use it is imperative for a successful fishing excursion. Here’s a list of great …
The Best Baits/Lures for Walleye Fishing
Not only are walleye great to catch, but they are even tastier to eat! Here is the best gear you’ll need to hook a few walleye next time you head out to the lake! The best bait for walleyes just might be …
The Gear You Need to Fish for Redfish
Redfish are some of the most exciting fish to catch. You haven’t lived until you’ve hooked a huge red on your favorite setup. Here is the gear and setup you need to catch your first red. Selecting Redfish Tackle Redfish …
The Three Basic Rob Setups to Have
Here are the three basic setups that could give you a great day on the water. The average angler doesn’t need a dozen rods and reels. It’s nice to have that many, but for most anglers three will get you …