Category: Fishing Tackle
What Size Fishing Line to Use?
Beginners or novices to fishing have confusion about all aspects of the sport. This includes the fishing line. Beginners often do not know what size fishing line to use. The size or strength does matter when fishing. A line too strong is heavier. It will reduce the number of bites. A line too light will…
Best Spinning Reels for Walleye Fishing
Walleye fishing requires a smooth reel. Using jigs needs all components to work together for maximum sensitivity. The best walleye fishing reels need to lightweight also. It must match up with the rod for balance. Plus having a braid ready spool is beneficial. The features in a good reel for walleye will increase the cost.
Best Rods for Walleye Fishing
The best walleye fishing rods need sensitivity. Walleye have the tendency to bite lightly. At times, they mouth the bait or lure. It feels like the lure or bait has disappeared or fell off. You need a rod that can discern the feeling.
How to Avoid Fishing Line Problems
Beginners or inexperienced anglers have problems with fishing line. Taking a few steps on how to avoid fishing line problems will help. Anglers lacking experience make a few common mistakes putting the line on the reel. Some times it is the line itself. I will explain the common issues and how to correct the problems.
Why Use Fluorocarbon Line and When
Some anglers know the benefits of using fluorocarbon lines. While some have never tried the line. The line has advantages and a few disadvantages. It is not good for topwater or lures that suspend but works best for getting deeper. So what does that mean to an angler? There are lures, fluorocarbon lines help with…
Cleaning and Maintaining Fishing Reels
Maintaining fishing reels takes little time. It will increase performance and how long they will last. Taking care of the reel goes beyond lubing it once a year. Depending on how much you fish it may need to be lube a few times a year. They also need cleaning more often than most anglers do…
How to Maintain Fishing Rods
Anglers overlook how to maintain fishing rods. When done fishing, anglers place the rod away and forget it until the next outing. A few minutes of cleaning and sometimes other work ensures a better performance from the rod. This will lead to fewer problems and have the rod last longer also.
Choosing a Fishing Rod Length
Choosing a fishing rod length needs to be thought through. A long rod casts farther and shorter rods offer accuracy. The type of fishing affects the rod length also. Fishing on streams uses shorter rods. While surfcasting a longer length is critical. An angler’s choice in lures has an effect on the length. Then action…
Choosing The Right Hook for a Rig
Choosing the right hook for a rig starts with the bait. The size and design of the hook both need to be considered. The wrong size will make you miss fish and the wrong design or type leads to the same conclusion. Choosing the right hook is not hard with a little thought. Since there…
