As anglers have become more aware of methods such as catch and release and selective harvest, there has been an increased interest in circle hooks that promise to reduce unintended fish mortality, as they’re safer for fish than traditional J hooks. However, many anglers who think they’re using a circle hook are actually using an […]
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Depending where you live, the old fishing tackle you have lying around your garage or inherited from your Grandpa might be saltwater fishing gear. If you’re wondering if you can use a saltwater rod or reel in freshwater, the answer is yes. Freshwater won’t hurt your saltwater fishing rods and reels. Unfortunately, the opposite is
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Even though many of us started bass fishing with spinning rods, they almost have a stigma about them. It’s not too hard to find an angler who holds their nose up to them, or implies that they can’t handle many of the more common situations. Some people seem to think that spinning rods are only
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If you’ve ever had a chain pickerel flop while you were holding braided fishing line, you know how deeply braid can cut. After tending to your wounds, you might start wondering if braided line will damage your rod, or at least damage the rod guides. If you ask around, you’ll find no shortage of people
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During a lifetime of angling, you’re going to come to a point where you want to retire an old fishing rod. Perhaps you bought a new one that you like better, or maybe your old one broke. You might wonder what to do with your old or broken fishing rod. Before you throw it in
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So, I’m one of those people that likes to buy things in bulk, and fishing line is no exception. Unfortunately, ever since I’ve become a father, I haven’t had quite as much time to use all that fishing line as I used to. Thus, I now have a large box filled to the brim with
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The question, “Will fish bite rusty hooks” is one I’ve been asking myself a bit lately. As you might have guessed, the reason I’m asking this question is because I’ve had quite a few fishing hooks rust this year! I guess I didn’t dry my gear off well enough and now I’m paying the price.
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Fishing rods can be quite an investment, so you’ll want to maintain and store them appropriately. Not everyone has a dedicated, heated “man cave” where they can store their fishing rods. Instead, many people have to store their fishing rods in a garage or boat. The question is, should they, or will storing a fishing
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Sometimes when I put on my little cape and scour the internet looking for pressing fishing questions to answer, I find weird things. I’m going to chalk this article up as one of them. I’ve seen some people ask, “Will fishing line melt or burn?” Well, yes. Emphatically yes. Fishing line can melt and burn.
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Fishing is a fun hobby to get into, and given the current state of the world, with everyone seeking socially distant ways to unwind, it will only become more popular. If you’re new to the sport and just starting out, it can be overwhelming to try and weed your way through all the tackle out
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