Hooked on Hooks
Tweet No matter how good a rod you’re using, no matter what brand of line is on the reel, no matter what you paid for that lure, it all meets the fish at only one point—the hook. Knowing the right … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Tackle
Fisheries Biology: Freshwater and Saltwater Fish
Tweet One of the broadest generalizations used to group fish is whether a given species occurs in freshwater or saltwater. When anglers draw this distinction, they are thinking of what fish species will be available for them to catch where … Continue reading →
Iowa – Learn basic tackle and techniques to catch trout at Terra Park
Tweet JOHNSTON, Iowa – Last fall the Iowa Department of Natural Resources trout program’s community fisheries expanded its central Iowa stockings to Johnston. Join our community fishing biologist at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Crown Point Community Center, 6300 … Continue reading →
Florida Bait Net Basics
Tweet Nets provide a great way to collect bait like the golden shiner featured above. With a small investment and some knowledge you can catch your own bait — which can provide its own brand of fun! Cast net – A cast … Continue reading →
LIMITED EDITION 2019 BILLFISH FOUNDATION LURE
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Fishing on Your Feet
Tweet There are many reasons to bank fish. The most obvious is not owning a boat due to cost or storage space. Many waters don’t have ramps or are only accessible by foot. And you don’t always have the time … Continue reading →
F+G and Idaho Parks team up to offer loaner fishing gear
Tweet Fishing rods and tackle are available for loan at six Idaho State Parks Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is eager to announce a new partnership with the Idaho Fish and Game: The State Park Fishing Equipment Loaner Program! The program, … Continue reading →
Washington Barbless hooks to become voluntary on much of Columbia River and tributaries
Tweet OLYMPIA – Anglers on a large portion of the Columbia River and many of its tributaries will no longer be required to use barbless hooks when fishing for salmon and steelhead beginning June 1. In March, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission … Continue reading →
Fishing tackle can be deadly to wildlife
Tweet Discarded fishing line, hooks, and tackle can become a death trap for wild animals that come into contact with it. This Canada goose at Sloans Lake in Cheyenne was the latest victims. Fortunately, Game and FishDepartment personnel were able to capture this … Continue reading →
Braid Basics (Part 2)
Tweet In Issue 14 we highlighted modern braided lines. Incredibly thin and strong compared to monofilament, braids like Spiderwire and other brands are a fishing game-changer! We continue our look in this issue. Despite its limpness, an advantage of braid in most situations is the … Continue reading →
Braid Basics (Part 1)
Tweet “The more things change, the more they stay the same!” This can be true of both life and fishing, and a good example is line. When braided Dacron was introduced around 1950, it was a modern marvel and a … Continue reading →
R+R Live Bait Tubes
Tweet February 11, 2019 Tournament anglers are constantly in search of techniques that can give them an extra edge when the money is on the line. Captain Ray Rosher of Miss Britt Charters and owner of R&R Tackle has devoted his entire … Continue reading →
Dont Get it Twisted
Tweet Spinning reels are a must have in your offshore arsenal, particularly when it comes to targeting sailfish. However, theres nothing worse than the line twist that can occur from reeling line in and out on a spinning reel. … Continue reading →
Video – Tips for Choosing the Right Rod
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Australia – Tackle Industry Takes Lead from Copeton Dam
Tweet Observations from fishing hotspots like Copeton Dam in NSW are transforming the tackle and lures used to catch big trophy fish like Murray Cod. David Allan, Manager of Reflections Holiday Parks Copeton Waters, says that as the fishing industry learns … Continue reading →
Hate to Clean Shrimp? Not with Toadfish’s New Frogmore Shrimp Cleaner, You Won’t!
Tweet Perfectly peels, deveins and butterflies in a single motion Charleston, S.C. (January 3, 2018) – Toadfish Outfitters, an eco-active coastal advocate and leading manufacturer of coastal products has just made the painstaking process of preparing shrimp a breeze … Continue reading →
Video – Texas Tackle Tips – Rigs, Knots and Boxes
Tweet When opportunity strikes, be sure your gear is ready to go. If you wonder about which rig to choose, we added tips about 6 rigs to the digital Fishing Guide. Also NEW to the guide are directions for making your own … Continue reading →
Zebco and the Future Fisherman Foundation Offer “Tackle for Educators” Program
Tweet Zebco and the Future Fisherman Foundation offer “Tackle for Educators” Program In an effort to help spur the Fishing Industries R3 movement of retention, reactivation and recruitment of anglers, Zebco, and the Future Fisherman Foundation are on a mission … Continue reading →
Discarded fishing line, dangerous to wildlife,
Tweet Fishing line and sinkers are shown tangled in the leg of an osprey that was found dead on a creek bank in northwest Colorado. Discarded fishing line, dangerous to wildlife, kills osprey in northwest Colorado DENVER, Colo. – Fishing … Continue reading →
Arizona – Fish with lures with sound in muddy waters
Tweet When fishing in muddy or stained waters, as we’ll no doubt have this wet weekend, it can help to have a lure with some sound or flash. Some lure manufacturers are made with ultraviolet colors that can attract fish from … Continue reading →