My New Favorite Split Shot Sinkers

For as long as I have been ultralight fishing, I’ve always had problems with split shot sinkers. I got to the point that I started using different kinds of sinkers, but NONE were as convenient as the split shot. Just pinch one on and go. Easy! If only they didn’t have this one problem… The …

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The Next Generation of Ultralight Line?

While Berkley NanoFil is not marketed as ultralight fishing line, the qualities of this line make it seem great for UL fishing. This line is especially made to be used with spinning reels. It’s made up of Dyneema nano fibers, which are the strongest fibers on earth. These fibers are bonded at a molecular level …

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Awesome Jigs for Ultralight Fishing

I have tried quite a few different types of jigs from my years of ultralight fishing, but there are only a few that continue to be purchased if I lend them out, lose them, or snag and cut them off. Listed below are five of my favorite types of jigs for catching a wide variety …

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Put Together Your Own Ultralight Combo

Putting together your own ultralight fishing combo is a great way to get more enjoyment out of the gear that you purchase. Rather than depending on the manufacturer to put together the rod, reel, and line, you can choose the parts yourself to build the perfect combo for the type of fishing you’re going to …

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Nylon Monofilament Lines for UL Fishing

The best monofilament lines could be considered the perfect blend of invisibility, and stretch, to provide ultralight anglers with a line that is both durable, and helps resist line breaking runs from bigger fish. There are 4 main manufacturers of mono line that I know I can personally rely on when I’m ready to respool …

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Great Bass Jigs for Ultralight Fishing

When it comes to ultralight bass fishing, few lures work, to pull out the bigger fish, in the way that a basic old jig will. Over the course of my years I’ve fished for bass under a wide range of conditions, water temperatures, clarities, and structure types, and no lure has been near as consistent …

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Why Fishing Lures Make Great Gifts

It’s been said that a fishermen is one of the rarest breeds that you will come across. When it comes to gift-giving holidays, we typically don’t want the same types of gifts that most, normal people consider as “useful” or “handy”. No, we’d much rather have more lures or tackle to take with us down …

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Different Types Of Ultralight Fishing Line

When it comes time to spool up your ultralight fishing gear for the upcoming season, you are going to want to think about the four different types of line that can be used. Each type of line has its own advantages and disadvantages, which can make it tough to choose, but if you consider where …

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Top 5 Ultralight Combos Under $60

**Note: We have an updated list of the Top 9 Ultralight Combos Here: Ultralight Combo Reviews Pflueger Trion GX-7 This is the ultralight combo that I have used for 3 seasons already, and has become one of my favorite combos in my ultralight fishing arsenal.  The rod is built with IM-8 construction in a two-piece …

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