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Be prepared: To land large fish on ultralight fishing tackle consistently, you need to be well prepared. One of the most important things is to make sure your line is in good condition. The line is the weakest point between you and that lunker. Next, make sure your spinning reel drag mechanism works well and …
This video demonstrates three different styles of advanced casting techniques for ultra light fishing. It’s slowed down to about 1/17 of the real speed so you can see exactly how these casts are done. With these advanced casting techniques, you should be able to consistently cast 40-50 feet with great accuracy. The Flip Cast is …
When it comes to ultralight fishing, having your drag set to the proper tension is extremely important if you want to land more fish. Obviously, every (sane) angler wants to hook and land more fish. Since you’re using only 2-6 pound line, with UL tackle it’s easier to break your line and loose the fish. …
There is a really cool way to make your fishing line last twice as long. Thanks to John Merwin on fieldandstream.com, I now know the way to do this. On your fully spooled reel, you only use the first 100 feet or so of your line for fishing. The rest of the line just sits …
When it comes to putting some new line onto your reel, you need a secure way of attaching it. So, what is the proper way of tying line to a reel? I use the Arbor Knot. The Arbor Knot is a great and super simple knot that “loops” your line tightly around any reel (spinning, …
What hook sizes should I use when fishing? The average size of the fishes mouth needs to be taken into consideration to ensure you’re setting the hook of the right size. The larger the mouth the larger the hook, and the smaller the mouth the smaller the hook. When fishing, I like to choose hook …
Water temperature has a major affect on the behavior of freshwater fish. So, if you want to consistently catch fish, you need to understand how it influences them. Since fish are cold blooded they rely on their surroundings to keep their body temperature within a comfortable range. All fish species have a preferred temperature range …
The heat of the summer is normally the time of the year were many fishermen have to fish in deeper pockets of water and drop down hard and fast. This is not always the reality for a certain type of panfish known as the rock bass. Don’t let the name fool you as the rock …
So… You want to go on a guided fishing trip, but don’t know how to choose the right guide? No Problem. The seven tips below will help you choose the perfect fishing guide. Follow these tips and you’ll be sure to hire the best guide possible. 1. Open Communication matters. It is important that you …
Fishing for redear sunfish this spring? Then have a look at some of these helpful tips and techniques. Redear sunfish, like all panfish species, are best fished for with light tackle. The average size of redear sunfish (also known as shellcracker) is about ½ to 1 pound. That may sound like a very small game …