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3 Ways to Loosen a Stuck Lower Unit Drain/Fill Screw

Tom Harkman — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:34:43 +0000

I have trouble loosening my lower unit drain screw whenever I procrastinate winterizing my boat. So…almost every year, sadly. I usually get the screw to release with elbow grease and sustained pressure. But not this time. That sucker was stuck, and no amount of pressure by hand would free it up. Even worse, the slot […]

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Rigging Crankbaits for Bass (4 Ways to Tie)

Tom Harkman — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:30:00 +0000

If you are new to crankbait fishing, one of the first things you’ll want to learn is how to rig it properly for bass fishing. Sure, you could just tie one straight on and go fishing, but we have some tips and tricks that can make things go more smoothly. How to Rig a Crankbait […]

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When to Fish a Crankbait vs. Jerkbait (Key Differences)

Tom Harkman — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 21:23:44 +0000

Crankbaits and jerkbaits have a lot in common. Both mimic the baitfish and food that bass, walleye, and other freshwater fish pursue. Both are moving baits designed to trigger a reaction strike. Being similar, how can you tell when to use a crankbait vs. jerkbait? The key is to understand their differences and when to […]

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Crankbait Depth Charts for Bass

Tackle Scout — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 12:11:35 +0000

Half the fun of crankbait fishing is collecting a bunch of different baits. After a while, it can become difficult to tell how deep they all run. Not all manufacturers mark their cranks with the diving depth. To help answer that question, we collected and organized the size, weight, and diving depths of the most […]

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10 Most Expensive Crankbaits in the World

Tackle Scout — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 20:22:28 +0000

Sticker shock. Guaranteed every time you walk through the tackle aisles at your favorite store. It is getting harder and harder to find good crankbaits that retail under $10. But as you go cheaper, the hooks get worse, and the lures will not run true. Have you ever wondered then, what the most expensive crankbait […]

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What is a Crankbait? Types & Bill Shapes Explained

Tom Harkman — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:39:25 +0000

If you’re newer to fishing, you’ve probably heard the terms “plug” or “crankbait”. So exactly what is a crankbait? And why should you learn to use them? Crankbaits are hard-bodied lures that do two things exceptionally well. One, they dive to specific depths in the water column based on the shape and size of the […]

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How to Tie a Blood Knot for Leader Connections

Tackle Scout — Sat, 15 May 2021 03:31:55 +0000

The dreaded connection knot. If there is one stumbling block to utilizing fluorocarbon leaders with braided line, it is learning to tie a reliable leader connection knot. The FG Knot gets all the hype from pro bass fishermen, but wow it is one difficult knot to tie. Enter the Blood Knot. This highly underrated fishing […]

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Best Ice Fishing Chairs for Comfort & Support

TS Admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:14:52 +0000

Ice fishing requires sitting for hours in the cold, might as well make yourself comfortable. You might think a camping chair or padded 5-gallon buckets is fine, but you’d be selling yourself short. Most (but not all) camping chairs are too laid back, and the buckets ice anglers love seriously lack support. Director style chairs, […]

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How To Tie A Palomar Knot for Mono, Fluoro, & Braid

Tackle Scout — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:39:27 +0000

The Palomar knot is one of the fastest, easiest, strongest fishing knots you can learn to tie. Once I learned how to tie the Palomar knot correctly, I quickly recognized how much an effective knot it could be. I literally cannot think of a time this knot has failed me. The line will break or the hook will […]

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Rapala Shadow Rap Review

Tackle Scout — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 20:49:19 +0000

The Shadow Rap series are among the latest in a long heritage of hard-bodied jerkbaits from Rapala. Featuring a unique hard turning and slow sinking (or slow rising) body that mimics the dying struggle of a baitfish. Is this aggressive, erratic action a true fish catcher or more hype to catch fishermen’s wallets? In this […]

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