Ice fishing tip-ups require a different kind of fishing line. The line on an ice fishing tip-up is typically a braided nylon or Dacron type that is much thicker than monofilament. Normal, thin monofilament fishing line would cut through an… read more
When fishing deep waters and casting your line low to the bottom, it is especially important to pack enough fishing line in your tackle box to tie new line to your reel spool as needed. Rigging a fishing rod with new fishing line is a relat… read more
Lures of all sorts exist on the market to entice both the angler to try them and the fish to attack them. Lures such as buzzbaits, spinnerbaits, spoons, jigs, crankbaits and plugs all work in different scenarios and produce results with var… read more
Before you can attach a hook or lure to the end of the fishing line you must first rig the line to the rod and reel. The first step in the process is to attach the line to the spool of your spinning or baitcasting reel. Although the method… read more
Jig fishing is a great way to attract fish and entice them to strike. Jigs typically consist of a hook that has a molded piece of lead attached just below the eye. The lead may be round, elongated or football in shape to provide different a… read more
A clasp is a small hook-shaped fastener that is similar in function to a safety pin. A small diameter U-shaped metal wire latches behind a piece of metal that holds the clasp closed. Clasps are used primarily as a fast and effective means o… read more
A good way to teach children how to fish is to employ a float, often called a bobber. By utilizing a bobber, you can suspend the bait in the water when fishing for aggressive species such as pumpkinseeds and bluegills. The bobber helps a ch… read more
Fishing reels are broken down into two main categories. There are closed face reels, also referred to as spin casting reels. These reels completely enclose the fishing line, are simple to use and great for beginners. Open face reels include… read more
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