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How to Tie a Palomar Knot
Whether you're a beginner just starting or a seasoned pro looking to expand your knot-tying arsenal, mastering the Palomar knot will serve you well on the water.
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When & Why You Should Use a Fluorocarbon Leader
Fluorocarbon is a must-have for anglers who need a low visibility leader, an abrasion-resistant leader, or when targeting certain fish species. In this guide, we'll cover when and why to...
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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...