Drop Shot Rigs Actually Explained
The drop shot rig has been around long enough that most bass anglers know what it is, but genuinely understanding why it works and when...
Safe and Ready: Best Spots for Boat Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are the piece of safety equipment that most boaters hope they’ll never use, which is exactly why placement matters so much. When a...
Fall Bass Fishing Tips
Fall Bass Fishing Fall bass fishing has a way of rewarding people who pay attention. The season changes fast, the fish move constantly, and the...
Fishing with Spoon Lures
Spoon lures have been around since the early 1800s and they’re still in tackle boxes everywhere because they still catch fish. The basic physics haven’t...
Spinning vs Casting Rods
Spinning vs Casting Rods The spinning rod versus casting rod debate has generated more conflicting advice than almost any other topic in fishing gear. As...
Understanding Safe Water Markers
Safe water markers are one of those things that seem straightforward until you’re on the water in unfamiliar territory trying to find the channel entrance...
What is a Saugeye
What Is a Saugeye? Saugeye fish have gotten a lot of attention in freshwater fishing circles, but plenty of anglers still aren’t sure what they’re...
Hook Setup Made Simple
How to Put a Hook on a Fishing Line Hook attachment has gotten mystified by fishing YouTube and gear forums alike. As someone who has...
The Strongest Fishing Knot I Use
I lost a genuinely good fish on a knot failure once — a striper that ran hard, the line went limp, and when I reeled...
Black Marlin Size and Facts
Understanding the Black Marlin: A Marine Giant The black marlin, with its sleek form and impressive size, is a marvel of the ocean. Found in...
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