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...
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...
Snaps make fishing crankbaits easier, and it has little to no downside. Some people won’t agree with that statement, but after years of fishing all kinds of crankbaits and jerkbaits on them, I have developed a high...
From the minute you handle your first fish of the day to the last one you release, that iconic smell is present on your hands. Fish smell, for many, is a sign of success and nostalgia. After all, the smellier your...
The Chatterbait, aka Bladed Swim Jig, aka Vibrating Jig, is a deadly and extremely popular bass fishing lure. After a string of professional tournament wins by Bryan Thrift and Brett Hite in the late 2000s, the bass...
For some reason, cutting braided line seems to confound and frustrate anglers, especially those new to using super lines. The same qualities that make braid attractive for fishing (strength, toughness, and durability)...
Since the late 1990s (and possibly earlier), the drop shot rig for bass has exploded in popularity, thanks to numerous tournament wins and specialized tackle allowing easy rigging for the weekend angler. There may be no...
A wise man once said “Son, you can never have too many fishing reels.” While those are fun words to live by, many fishermen seem to collect more reels than rods to use them with. So if you’re wondering what to do with...
