fishing line

Choosing the Best Leader for the Job

For years when people asked me what leader I used for light tackle fishing, I scoffed and said “none!” You…

3 days ago

Working with Wire

If you're targeting toothy critters, you'll often need to work with wire leader. And, this stuff can be tricky. In…

10 months ago

Choosing the Best Braid Line for Saltwater Fishing

Walk the isles of any tackle shop, and you'll see row after row of braid fishing lines. So, how the…

1 year ago

The Truth about Braid VS. Mono Line Stretch

There's a whole lot of "information" out there on the internet about the difference between line stretch when it comes…

2 years ago

5 Tips for Avoiding Tangles

No one likes getting tangled, but it's all part of the fishing game. That said, you can minimize the number…

3 years ago

Using the Right Fishing Knot For the Job

Some people learn how to tie a Fisherman's Knot (the Improved Clinch) and stop learning right there, while others learn…

5 years ago

Spooling Up With Braid Line

Any angler who’s been around for a while has spooled up a reel with braid line. And, he or she…

5 years ago

Pink Fluorocarbon Leader: Does it Make a Difference?

Fluorocarbon Cool-But Pink? On a recent three-day fishing binge in Florida, I was introduced to Yo-Zuri TopKnot fluorocarbon leader. While…

6 years ago

Saltwater Smack-Down: Braid vs. Monofilament

Which is better, braid or monofilament fishing line? Those of you who fish regularly know that the answer to this…

6 years ago

Monofilament Versus Braid: Fishing Line Show-Down

The monofilament versus braid fishing line argument will probably rage on for 100 years. In the mean-time, let's set one…

9 years ago