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How to Tie a Bimini Twist Knot
The Bimini twist is a popular and strong fishing knot used by anglers when offshore fishing. This knot creates a double line that you can use to attach leaders, lures,...
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Types of Fishing Line - How to Choose
Choosing the right fishing line for how you fish is one of your most important fishing decisions. Between monofilament, fluorocarbon, and braid, the possible combinations of fishing line types seem...
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The History of Saiko Pro
Developed in collaboration with Sunline, a globally recognized leader in fishing line production, Saiko Pro was engineered to meet the demands of the most serious fishermen, from those targeting large...
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How to Fish With Live Bait
Fishing with live bait is one of the most productive ways to fish. As anglers, we use a variety of artificial and dead bait. But there are times when artificial...
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Things You Didn't Know You Needed In Your Tackle Bag
Walking down the aisles of any good tackle store can be daunting for a newcomer. It pays to assess items you’ll need for just about any type of angling. It...
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How to Tie a PR Knot
The PR knot takes some practice to master but once you get it down, you'll have 100% knot strength and confidence that your line won't fail you during a long...
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How to Tie an FG Knot
The FG knot has taken the fishing world by storm over the last few years. This relative newcomer has quickly become a favorite for joining braided line to leader due...
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5 Must-Have Bass Fishing Lures
Lures are a must-have for anglers, and thousands are on the market for chasing bass. Knowing where to start can be overwhelming for new bass anglers with so many options...
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How to Use a Flying Gaff
A flying gaff is a specialized tool among serious big-game offshore enthusiasts. To better understand best practices for using a flying gaff properly, I turned to a leading expert in...