How to Clean a Baitcasting Reel (Care & Maintenance 101)
To clean a baitcasting reel, you need a brush, cloth, and lubricant. The next step is to disassemble your baitcasting
Product Reviews
The Great Baitcaster vs Spinning Reel Debate: Which Is the Best for You?
Baitcasting and spinning reels are some of the most used reels by anglers, and here are some of their merits.
Spinning Reel vs. Conventional Reel: Which is better for fishing?
Spinning reels and conventional reels are the two central fishing reels, each with unique characteristics and advantages. One similarity between
Saltwater Fishing
Sole vs Flounder: What’s the difference in taste and nutrition?
Sole and flounder are both flatfish species that fall under the order Pleuronectiformes and are suitable for various recipes because
How to Catch Red Snapper
To catch red snapper, tie a hook at the bottom of the line, and bait it. Then cast it down
How to Catch Fiddler Crabs
Fiddler crabs are tiny animals that feed on algae, fungi, microbes, and other decaying detritus. You can catch them through
Freshwater Fishing
How to Set Up a Baitcasting Reel: A Step-by-Step Guide
To set up a baitcasting reel, you first need to feed the line to the spool and then secure the
Baitcaster Backlash: How to Remove Backlash from a Baitcaster
Baitcaster backlash usually occurs when the spool continues spinning even after the lure has stopped. This, in return, causes birdsnesting.
Tenkara Fishing Techniques (Beginner’s Guide)
Tenkara is a fishing method that originated in Japan and has gained popularity in the USA. It strips fly fishing
Fishing Knots
How To Tie The Double Palomar Knot
The standard Palomar Knot is hard to beat. However, if you’re looking to add a bit more security to your
How To Tie a Figure Eight Knot
Knots are essential to everyday life, from lacing up our shoes to mooring our boats at the docks or an
How to Tie an Overhand Knot (Complete Guide)
The overhand knot should be at the top of your list, among other knots, you must learn as an angler.
Spearfishing
What Should Divers Do For Their Own Safety? Q&A
If you’re a diver, then safety needs to be a top priority. You should always be asking, “What should divers
Swimming Underwater — How to Swim Underwater Safely
Underwater swimming is dangerous if you’re not careful. Anytime you are swimming underwater, whether, in a pool or the ocean,
Shallow Water Blackout (How and Why It Happens)
Shallow water blackout happen when your brain is starved of oxygen. It’s a defense mechanism of the body. Similar to
Ice Fishing
Types of Fishing: Most Common Techniques and Methods
Saltwater and freshwater fishing are the two main types of fishing you’ll encounter. Under these two, the most common fishing
How to Ice Fish for Lake Trout
Most anglers find it hard to catch big lake trout. Lake trout are often found in the deepest part of
Ice Fishing For Walleye (Tips & Techniques)
The walleye is one of the most desired species for ice anglers. However, it is also one of the most
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