If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile, you’re aware that I really enjoy St. Croix Rods. While I’ve written about them many times in the past, I thought it would be good to write a more detailed review for you. I’m going to start with a review on the St. Croix Triumph Spinning and […]
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Hi Folks, I sit here early this Thanksgiving morning just grateful that God has blessed me with two happy and healthy children, a wonderful wife, and the capacity to take all three of them fishing from time to time. We have a warm house in a safe neighborhood and full bellies. Life is good for
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Having a large fish break your line is almost a rite of passage in fishing. As much as it pains us, it’s that kind of experience that keeps us coming back for more and compels us to better understand our sport and how to prevent the frustrating experience from happening again. So why do fish
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Braided fishing line can be a great product, but it stands out. It’s usually dark green, black, brown, or even bright yellow—none of which are exactly subtle. Given that, it’s only normal to wonder if fish can see it, or if you should use a leader with braided line. As with most questions about fishing,
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While I can’t have a website about helping parents teach their kids to fish without reviewing a youth fishing rod combo, I’m a little torn. Normally when I review a product, I actually own it. If I don’t own it, I am seriously considering buying it. In that case, I’ll share my research in case
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My wife rolls her eyes when she sees me head off to the tackle shop to purchase more gear. She’ll remind me how fishing doesn’t have to be that expensive of a hobby, as her uncle used to catch fish just fine with a simple rod, reel, hook and line. She doesn’t understand why I
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One of the fun things about writing this blog is that I get to search the internet looking for different questions about fishing that beginners are asking so I can write an article that answers the question and helps them. Today, we’ll discuss two of the ultimate beginner questions: what is the difference between a
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There has always been a big debate over what catches more fish: live bait or artificial lures. The answer depends on what you’re trying to accomplish. Live bait is better when fishing with young children, or when conditions are tough. Artificial lures are better if you’re able to move around to “power fish,” and are
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My wife constantly teases me about how I turn one of the world’s least expensive hobbies into one of my most expensive obsessions. She can’t fathom why I would “need” a rod that costs several hundred dollars when there are plenty of perfectly good ones out there for less than fifty. If you’re new to
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Fishermen will try some pretty fantastic things to gain an edge out there on the water, including using a common household item in some very interesting ways. Some fishermen use WD-40 to clean their reels, others spray it on their fishing line, and many even swear it works if you spray it on lures as
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