Fishing Guides & Info

If you’ve been shopping around for fishing reels, there’s a good chance you’ve come across the perplexing world of fishing reel gear ratios. Gear ratios are one of the key components of any fishing reel, so gaining a basic understanding of them will help you select the right reel for the job. [Read more…] about Fishing Reel Gear Ratios Explained

Fishing hooks might not appear that complex, after all how different can these little barbed pieces of metal be? Well, the reality might surprise you. There is a tremendous amount of complexity and variety when it comes to fishing hooks, so a thorough fishing hook guide is certainly merited.

[Read more…] about Fishing Hooks 101: Complete Guide to the Most Popular Fish Hook Types

Tips up get a bad rap from some ice anglers – after all how hard can it be to sit on your butt and wait for a flag to pop up! While it may not be as hands-on as fishing with a rod and reel, ice fishing with tip ups presents its own set of challenges and is a highly rewarding way to score a trophy fish. [Read more…] about Tip Ups Ice Fishing Guide: Rigging, Tips, Techniques & More

If you’re new to fishing you might be curious about fishing line strength rating. In fact, one of the first questions many beginner anglers ask is “What pound fishing line should I use?” [Read more…] about What Pound (Test) Fishing Line to Use?

Handline fishing is a simple but highly effective way of catching a wide variety of fish. While it’s often overlooked by rod and reel fishermen, fishing with a hand line enables you to catch the same fish with an absolute minimum amount of gear. [Read more…] about Handline Fishing Guide: Tips, Techniques, Gear & More