Fishing Tackle

News & Tips: Quadruple Triumphs for St. Croix
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Quadruple Triumphs for St. Croix

Park Falls, WI (March 4, 2013) - Angling for different species calls for diverse techniques, each technique typically requiring a unique rod. But acquiring "specialty" poles for every ploy can be out…
News & Tips: Dirty Rods Do Come Clean
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Dirty Rods Do Come Clean

For anglers residing in the northern states or parts of Canada, the white stuff is blanketing the ground in many places. Fishing rods are seeing very little use these days, unless it is those made…
News & Tips: Price of Quality Fishing Gear
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Price of Quality Fishing Gear

We were fishing together, yet we were fishing in two different boats. Neither of us wanted to fish from the back of another angler's boat — both of us wanted to fish from the bow. Our solution has…
Angler with spinning rod and reel leaning over boat lifing up a largemouth bass
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Choosing Freshwater Fishing Gear: Spinning or Baitcasting

Newcomers to the freshwater angling world usually find spinning gear easier to use than baitcasters. Learning to operate and cast with a spinning rod and reel is relatively painless and free from the…
News & Tips: Product Review: St. Croix Eyecon Rod/Shimano Symetre Reel Spinning Combo...
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Product Review: St. Croix Eyecon Rod/Shimano Symetre Reel Spinning Combo

The other day I was re-organizing some gear, getting ready for another busy guide season that will be here quicker than I sometimes realize. I picked up one of my St.Croix spinning rod/Shimano…
News & Tips: Product Review: Northland Buck-Shot Rattle Spoon...
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Product Review: Northland Buck-Shot Rattle Spoon

In this gear review I want to share one of the best year-round lures in my angling arsenal, the Northland Fishing Tackle Buck-Shot Rattle Spoon. Retailing for between $4.50 to $5.50 and available in…
News & Tips: Offseason Fishing Tackle Care
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Offseason Fishing Tackle Care

In recent years, for many anglers fishing has become a year-round activity. So what if it's winter out. So what if its threatening snow and ice freezes in your rod guides and beard and your coffee…
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Changing Baits When Fishing

Don’t be afraid to change baits when fishing slows down. Giving fish a new look is sometimes all it takes to put several of them in your boat. Say, for example, you fish an area that is holding good…
News & Tips: How to Tie the Non-Slip Mono-Loop
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How to Tie the Non-Slip Mono-Loop

    Non-Slip Mono-Loop This is an exceptionally strong loop when tied correctly. But be sure to use the right number of turns (as determined by the line's strength rating — see Step 2) and…
News & Tips: Alabama Rig Time
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Alabama Rig Time

The time for some of the most amazing bass fishing is just around the corner. Those that are in-the-know with current trends know what I am talking about. IT IS ALABAMA RIG TIME!!! To prepare for…
News & Tips: Using the Uni-Knot to Join Two fishing Lines...
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Using the Uni-Knot to Join Two fishing Lines

    Using the Uni-Knot to Join Two Lines Step 1 Overlap about 12 inches of the ends of two lines. Form a Uni-Knot circle with the tag end of line "A". Step 2 Wrap line "A" five (5) times to form…
News & Tips: Freestyle Jig Fishing
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Freestyle Jig Fishing

Fishing and working a weight-laden jigging spoon can score hefty fish from the hidden depths, yet it can also put a heavy strain on forearms, wrists and shoulders. Lures can also be shaken free from…