Fly rods and reels are designed to cast a weighted line. The rods are built for different actions that match a specific line type. The reels are sized to balance with the weight of the rod and will hold the line that matches the outfit. The reel also will hold a layer of backing material for playing large fish. read more
Saltwater fishing rods are available in a variety of sizes and types. When purchasing a new saltwater fishing rod, think about the type of fishing you'll be doing and the type of fish species you want to catch. This will help you to choose the best saltwater fishing rod for your needs. As with any type of fishing tackle purchase, check your rod by hand and l… read more
Think light weight when rigging up a fishing pole and reel for crappie. Crappie are small panfish found in much of the United States, particularly in the Southeastern and Midwestern states. A crappie set-up requires a lightweight rod and spinning reel so you can work the fish without having too much weight in the equipment. With a few minutes in your worksho… read more
If you have some old fishing rods sitting about collecting dust and your significant other happens to knit or weave, turn those old poles into a yarn…
Fishing rods can be expensive. Making a custom rod is a worthwhile alternative for those who enjoy working with their hands. Part of the process of cr…
Whether a spinning, casting or fly rod is used, quality fishing rods can be expensive. Most anglers recognize the need for taking proper care of their…
Stringing a fishing pole reel is a simple task that anglers should be able to accomplish. Fishing line will become brittle with age and exposure to th…
The Berkley Nibbler is a telescoping fishing rod designed specifically with the younger angler in mind. Featuring a two-section, 28-inch rod, the Nibb…
Fly fishermen are known to make their own flies and tinker with their gear. You can take this familiarity with your gear to a new level and build your…
The curved deck of the Pelican Apex 130T kayak, which makes it comfortable to sit in the boat and paddle, creates a challenge when installing a rod ho…
Fly fishing involves the use of long and slender rods that propel the fly line and fly forward to a target on the water. Used on small streams, large…
It's important to pay attention to changing water temperatures when ice fishing. Smaller lakes offer the greatest opportunity for ice fishing at the s…
A trip to the local sporting goods store or tackle shop will typically reveal a wide variety of fishing poles designed for general use, as well as spe…
Fly anglers use specialized rods to delicately present small flies to a variety of freshwater and saltwater game fish. Building on their enjoyment and…
A day of fishing requires various types of gear, and experienced anglers know that just one piece of each equipment isn't always enough. Often fisherm…
When you are out fishing on a boat, you might have times when you need to set down your rod. You could be fishing with more than one rod at a time or…
Sometimes fishing equipment may sit unused for long periods. Unless properly stored, the fishing pole may be dusty, dirty or damaged after such a peri…
When teaching a child to fish you should incorporate not only the actual fishing, but also the treatment of equipment that they are going to be using.…
Split grip rods provide higher sensitivity to the angler, allowing them to feel for subtle fish strikes with species that are both elusive and gentle…
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