How to Tie a Loop
Picking the Right Bait Bait selection has become way more complicated than it needs to be, with all the gear options and conflicting advice flying...
Spoon Lures That Catch Fish
The Evolution and Effectiveness of the Spoon Fishing Lure Spoon lures have been catching fish for over 170 years and they’re still catching them today....
Choosing the Right Hook Size
Understanding Hook Sizes: A Comprehensive Guide Hook sizes have gotten confusing with all the numbering systems, aught sizes, and manufacturer variations flying around. Today, I’ll...
Fishing Boat Name Ideas
Fishing Boat Names: An Exploration of Tradition and Creativity Boat naming has gotten complicated with all the maritime tradition rules and superstition debates out there....
The Uni Knot Explained
How to Tie a Uni Knot The uni knot has gotten complicated with all the different variations and “improved” versions out there. Materials Needed Your...
How to Tie the Braid to Leader Knot
Braid to Leader Knot: Understanding the Connection Braid-to-leader connections have gotten complicated with all the knot videos and “best knot” arguments out there. Why Use...
What is an Almaco Jack
Exploring the Almaco Jack: A Versatile Fish The almaco jack is a widespread inhabitant of the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans. It belongs to the Carangidae...
The Almaco Jack
The Almaco jack doesn’t get nearly as much attention as its cousins — yellowtail, amberjack, greater amberjack — but anglers who have tangled with one...
Tautog Teeth Are Fascinating
The Fascinating World of Tautog Teeth Tautog teeth have gotten complicated with all the marine biology jargon and scientific papers out there. Basic Anatomy of...
How to Tie Fishing Line to a Reel: Arbor Knot Setup
Attach fishing line to a spinning or baitcasting reel with an arbor knot, load the spool evenly and avoid common line-twist mistakes.
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