The uni knot is the most useful and versatile fishing knot. You can use the uni knot to tie leader line onto the braided line, you can use a uni knot to directly tie a lure to your line, or you can ...

After a year of testing, I discovered the diagram in my original GT knot article was wrong. Here’s the corrected version and a brief explanation why this knot still earns my full confidence. Now that ...

Braided fishing lines were on the market for years before I finally decided to give them a try on my own rods and reels. The biggest reason for my resistance to braid was my distrust of knots between ...

It’s been five weeks since youngsters attended a fishing seminar indoors with hopes of heading to some body of water to practice what they learned. But the <&underline>spring has been marked by bouts ...

Offshore fishing has expanded beyond traditional trolling with heavy gear. Advancements in high-end spinning reels and rods, braided lines, and even ­smaller conventional reels for jigging and ...

A nightcrawler harness is a time-tested, proven, multi-hook rig used to present live nightcrawlers in a slow but efficient and enticing way. They are especially effective for targeting walleye. The ...

The Giannetti and Harcourt families have shared a long, symbiotic relationship rooted in a mutual love for the outdoors. Their connection dates back to the 1950s, when John Harcourt and his family ...

Remembering fishing knots when in a boat, on the shore, or standing in the water is something every angler can struggle with if knots are not tied on a regular basis. Knots can be described as ...

Bass fishing has seen a lot of big changes in recent years, from new baits, to crazy electronic advancements. These changes have led to some of the old reliable baits our fathers and grandfathers ...

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