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Fishing tackle covers all items needed for fishing. The articles cover all budgets and quality levels of tackle for all anglers.

How to Maintain Fishing Rods

Posted on 05/13/202002/22/2021 by John McIntyre

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.

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Catfish Rods for the Average Angler

Posted on 05/11/202001/18/2021 by John McIntyre

Catfish rods for the average angler do not need to be specialized. Rods made of fiberglass with the proper length, power, and action do the job. A catfish rod needs to handle sinkers up to 5 ounces. The length must provide long casting. The action is medium to medium fast to use more of the rod while fighting the fish. The best part is many are inexpensive so you do not need to spend a lot of money to go for catfish.

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Best Spinning Reels for Bass Fishing

Posted on 05/10/202010/28/2020 by John McIntyre

Spinning reels are becoming common in bass fishing. They offer the angler an easy way to work finesse baits. These baits are light so baitcaster do not perform well. Using a Wacky-rig or Ned-rig needs accuracy and ease of casting. A spinning reel is the best at performing these tasks. If you are a baitcaster only fisherman. It is time to step up your game with a spinning reel.

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Choosing a Fishing Rod Length

Posted on 05/08/202001/23/2021 by John McIntyre

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 and power work with the length also. There are many factors in choosing a rod length.

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Best Musky Rods Under $250

Posted on 05/02/202002/04/2021 by John McIntyre

Good musky rods are found in many price ranges. The trick is finding the right rod for you. The different lengths and actions all affect how the rod performs. Rods also have to be powerful enough for the lures and fish. Choosing the wrong rod relates to poor performance and losing fish. Anglers choose the wrong length more than any other mistake.

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