Fishing Tackle

News & Tips: Figuring Out Flipping Jigs
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Figuring Out Flipping Jigs

Flipping, pitching, or dunking — whichever you choose, they are all dynamite techniques that account for many big bass coming aboard the boat each season. Although the art of presenting the fishing…
News & Tips: Inline Weights and Walleye Rigs
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Inline Weights and Walleye Rigs

Ah summer! Barbecues, hot sun and lots of mid-day swims in the lake while fishing. This time of year walleye rigs see a lot of action, which isn't surprising given its versatility at catching fish.…
News & Tips: Tips for Buying Fishing Rain Gear
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Tips for Buying Fishing Rain Gear

Getting wet is part of fishing. Whether it's the splashback after crashing through a wave or a steady spring rain, you're gonna get wet. Quality rain gear is your best defense. Luckily, there is a…
News & Tips: Fishing Weights Buyer's Guide
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Fishing Weights Buyer's Guide

Tungsten Screw-in Worm Weights from Bullet Weights Fishing weights are an important component in any angler's tackle box. Unlike sinkers that are mainly used for bait fishing, weights are primarily…
News & Tips: Classic Lures: Eppinger Dardevle Spoons...
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Classic Lures: Eppinger Dardevle Spoons

Lou Eppinger was a taxidermist practicing his artistry in Detroit in the late 19tth Century, but work was uneven, so he began selling fishing lures to flesh out his income. He eventually tried…
News & Tips: Basics of the Quick Strike Rig
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Basics of the Quick Strike Rig

Fishing with live bait presentations has always been a proven method for catching just about anything that swims, especially walleye, pike and muskie. Unfortunately, with these methods the majority…
News & Tips: Product Review: Mann's 1-Minus Crankbaits...
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Product Review: Mann's 1-Minus Crankbaits

There's a cornucopia of crankbaits out there for bass anglers, but one of my top choices is a Mann's 1-Minus. This bait catches behemoths. If you're a fan of plying extra-shallow areas, this is a…
News & Tips: Rod Holder Buying Guide
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Rod Holder Buying Guide

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…
News & Tips: Guide to Portable Bait Containers
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Guide to Portable Bait Containers

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…
News & Tips: Using Lipless Crankbaits
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Using Lipless Crankbaits

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…
News & Tips: Hook Tricks for Lipless Crankbaits
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Hook Tricks for Lipless Crankbaits

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…
News & Tips: Choosing a Tackle Box
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Choosing a Tackle Box

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…