Most anglers have a roll or two of backup monofilament fishing line in their tackle boxes. Some of mine has have been in the box waiting to be used. Knowing now that the monofilament line doesn't...
Category: Fishing Line
Many anglers either know first hand or have heard of the many benefits that fluorocarbon fishing lines offer. But not much is known about how these fantastic fishing lines are made in the first...
I think we all heard the old age advice - "You need to soak your fishing line before spooling it." But why would you want to soak your fishing line, to begin with, and is it even worth it? The...
The need to look after our costly fishing gear has prompted many anglers to try a few alternative products. Although the use of WD-40 is not conventional in the sport of fishing, some anglers swear...
Is It Smart To Spool A Heavier Line On A Reel Than What It’s Rated For?
Like most recreational anglers, I have tried lines stronger than what a reel was rated for. I did this when invited on a once-off boating trip to catch really big catfish a few years ago. The catch...
Should You Use a Lighter Line Than What The Rod Is Rated For?
My family had loads of fun catching bass, catfish, bluegill, tilapia, and other fish in the local ponds, lakes, and streams. I don't recall that we ever considered the rod line rating or, for that...