Rod holders are invaluable to fishing boats, mostly for trolling purposes.
Rod holders are an often-overlooked yet invaluable tool that can increase fishing success and enjoyment when out in the…
Bait buckets help keep bait healthy and alive, which increases chances of it attracting fish.
In fishing, sometimes the subtleties can make the difference between a good and a bad day on the water…
Normally I would have grabbed my 12-weight fly rod, a box of bead-eyed streamers and climbed into the wooden boat to battle high-jumping tarpon at the exotic Costa Rica fishing lodge. But the camp…
When grading cast-n-crank lures, lipless crankbaits score high, producing bass bites with little input from the angler on the other end of the line. A more refined approach — one that provides…
When it comes to the tools we utilize to catch fish, the most important aspect when heading out on the water is organization. Having all of your lures, baits and terminal tackle in one easy-to-find…
A great advantage of a spring fish scale is not having to rely on batteries for power.
Since the dawn of angling, one question has forever remained upon the lips of wives, husbands, brothers, and…
Classic fishing lures that have stood the test of time.
Rapala Fishing Lures History
Lauri Rapala was born in Finland over a century ago, in 1905. When he was in his 20's, he moved to the town of…
I reluctantly admit that, having fished for over 40 years, I qualify as "old school." So it took me a while to warm up to the new generation of braided fishing lines. Little by little I did, though,…
Spinnerbaits are one of the most popular lures in freshwater fishing. From pike to bass, these baits are responsible for putting plenty of trophies in photo collections and payouts in tournament…
I'm fishing as the bell sinker telegraphed the contours of the rocky bottom. When I tapped bottom, I reeled up slightly to keep the sinker off bottom to prevent snags. Working the tiller motor, I…
The bass market is saturated with an endless supply of lures. Most, however, fill a one-dimensional niche for specific applications or seasonal tactics.
One gem, amongst a cast of thousands,…
Anglers are a conscientious bunch. We change our fishing line religiously, sharpen hooks frequently and make sure that our tackle boxes are crammed full of all the latest gear and gadgets. But how…
