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What are the top fishing rod brands? The top fishing rods below are not your ordinary mass produced – make a quick buck – snap the first week – type of fishing rods. These fishing rod brands have all been making quality fishing rods for a while. They have gotten to be known as great …
This is the new InvisaSwivel made by Aquateko. It’s a clear fishing swivel made from fluorocarbon (same material as some fishing lines). It’s virtually invisible underwater, making it great for those finicky fish that spook easy. They are self lubricating, they won’t corrode, they sink slowly, and are flexible. The company claims that they out …
Every recreational angler should be concerned about the environment. It’s a clean and healthy environment that sustains healthy populations of fish. Without healthy populations of fish, the enjoyment of fishing goes down the drain. What most anglers don’t realize is some of the fishing products anglers use can actually be harmful to the environment. I’m …
Shad raps were among the first lures I was introduced to when I started walleye fishing. I had a buddy in college who’s brother loved to fish. He showed up one weekend in September with his boat and decided to fish the local lake. He picked a popular mid-lake flat and started pulling a little …
Fishing hooks are sharp. So it’s best to be careful not to get impaled. The reason I’m talking about this is – that’s exactly what happened this weekend. My brother and his wife were fishing. When they were about to leave, my brother’s wife decided to make one final cast. WHIP! CRACK! POP! CRUNCH! OUCH! …
When targeting pacific salmon [King (Chinook), Silver (Coho), Red (Sockeye), Chum, and Pink] on their annual spawning run, you need to use the brightest and most irritating lures possible. This is because when salmon begin their run up-stream, they stop eating and will not attack any lure because they are hungry. Instead, they only strike …
Just about all fishermen know that having a steady platform to fish from is really a must when fishing. Even though fishing from a kayak is almost impossible they do have one particular benefit over flat base fishing boats, and that’s maneuverability. So what vessel type brings together stability as well as maneuverability? You guessed …
I always tell my son that people really did locate and catch fish back in the old days before depth-finders, trolling motors, ultra-lightweight rods and every other newfangled, must-have fishing gizmo was invented. Fishing really is a very simple activity if you master some of the basics. I remember back in my teenage days spending …
Fishing with top water/surface lures can be one fun and exciting way to catch fish. It can also be frustrating if you don’t know what you’re doing. Follow this short guide on casting, retrieving, and hook setting top water lures for explosive strikes. Casting – Make sure to cast out your top water lure as …
I was reading an article about the “Top Trout Lures” and would have to agree with their selection. Here is what I have to say about those lures when it comes to fishing for the larger brown trout. Spoons – Spoons are definitely great for covering alot of water. There is something about them that …