• The Case for Straight Fluorocarbon on Spinning Gear

    The Case for Straight Fluorocarbon on Spinning Gear

    Over the past few years, braided lines with a fluorocarbon leader have become a go-to set-up for anglers fishing spinning gear. It's a combination that works exceptionally well and generally; the only question is which connection knot to use. But, some anglers still prefer to use straight fluorocarbon , whether for lure performance or convenience.
  • Rigging for a Kayak

    Rigging for a Kayak

    The growing popularity of fishing has been well documented in the last two years and one of the fastest growing segments, even before the pandemic, was kayak fishing. There are many reasons for the increased interest, including the lower cost versus purchasing a boat and motor as well as the chance to fish smaller waters and access areas that boats cannot get to.
  • Target Bigger Fish Through the Ice with Vibrating Baits

    Target Bigger Fish Through the Ice with Vibrating Baits

    For the northern United States and Canada, the upcoming winter season brings a new opportunity that anglers look forward to all year: ice fishing season. The legions of avid ice fishermen fish for various species, with panfish being a popular quarry with tiny baits and light line. 
  • Maximize the Effectiveness of Your Crankbaits

    Maximize the Effectiveness of Your Crankbaits

    The crankbait lure category is one of the most popular in all freshwater fishing, especially when it comes to bass fishing. They come in different sizes, shapes, and with different wobbling actions. They are fine-tuned to reach depths from a foot below the surface to thirty feet or more.
  • What Size Swimbait to Pick First

    What Size Swimbait to Pick First

    The swimbait is a lure type that has gone from trophy hunting bass anglers to something used for many different species, including walleye. They come in all shapes and sizes and can be fished all year long, making them some of the most versatile lures used today.
  • Summertime Salmon in the Pacific Northwest

    Summertime Salmon in the Pacific Northwest

    America’s Pacific Northwest offers stunning natural beauty with lush forests, immense mountains, and many beautiful lakes, streams, rivers, and the Pacific Ocean. Opportunities abound for the outdoorsman as both fishing and hunting are exceptional for many different species, but in this region, salmon, trout and steelhead are king and generate the most attention from resident anglers and visitors looking to experience what Washington and Oregon have to offer.