when paired with a spinning fishing rod, can be used to catch the smallest and largest of game fish that swim. Before anglers begin fishing with a spinning reel, they must set it up, which includes putting line on the reel and
“For this type of fishing, I want line with a little bit of stretch, so when I set the hook, the line doesn’t break.” Read Next: How to Choose the Right Fishing Hook the First Time Sammy notes that monofilament absorbs water during the course of fishing, providing an extra 5 to...
Jigs can be used everywhere from suspending under a bobber, finesse fishing or to pick up those niggly crappie fish that don’t seem to be biting on anything else.Powerbait is also something to look at with your jig. Some fishing spots don’t allow live minnows for bait, so powerbait ...
When fishing along the bottom, you’re going to want to set up your baits so that they can swim freely just above the bottom. To do this, you’re going to first want to slide a heavyone- to four-ounce casting weightonto your line that will hold the bait in place and prevent it ...
There are a lot of ways to fish with leeches depending on the fish species you’re pursuing. The simplest and probably most common method from either shore or a boat is to rig them with a small hook through the head, attach a few smallsplit shotand aslip bobberto the line and cast....
What is a Nymph in Fly Fishing? A nymph is a representation of an insect larva. This is the beginning of an insect’s life. A larva will cover themselves with a protective casing and they stay within this casing for up to a year. The casing is made up of sand, dirt and other sedi...
As we talk over my design needs, Dante’s brown eyes sparkle like a boy’s on Christmas morning. To test ivory, dealers will scratch a tusk with a knife or hold a lighter under it; ivory is a tooth and won’t melt. My tusks will have to act like ivory. “And I gotta find a ...
Most steelhead rods tend to be a little lighter and more sensitive than salmon rods. A good all-purpose rod might be an 8 ½ footer rated for 8-12 pound test line with a medium heavy action. Most experienced anglers prefer a bait casting set-up over a spinning set-up. ...
As we were walking down to the beach, we passed a jewelry shack where the owner had set up a table outside for free rock drilling so that kids could turn their beach finds into jewelry. We all picked out the perfect pendant rock, stood in line to have it drilled and have been wearin...
Fishing Walleye From Shore Walleye Basics Walleye, orSander vitreusas they’re known to science, are a cool water predatory species common to much of the northern U.S and Canada. Sporting a beautiful olive-gold color, the walleye is long-bodied and sleek, explaining why its close cousin, th...