It’s no secret that using the best ice fishing line is critical for any setup. Whether it’s jigging for panfish or using tip-ups for pike, the cold water and hostile environment will push your line to ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more Choosing saltwater fishing line can be daunting. As saltwater anglers, there are few ...

Using the right fishing line for trout can increase your success. Trout are fun to catch, but they’re challenging, too. They have great eyesight with soft and small mouths, eat relatively small things ...

Early last month, I reported on the great early-season smallmouth bass fishing some friends and I had experienced during incredible warm weather during the first couple weeks of March. I look forward ...

Even the best anglers in the world occasionally fall victim to the dreaded backlash. Casting a baitcasting reel without ...

The IGFA has recently approved the use of braided line as backing in order to increase a reel’s line capacity. The IGFA rule book already included many different types of backing, but it required the ...

Hello folks, this week we have the third of three parts where we go into detail on the different types of fishing line and ...

Many anglers have tried the new braided super lines. Some people are thrilled about their performance, others are not as convinced. I am a bit of a traditionalist, but remain open-minded enough to try ...

Fishing experiences can range from both the pleasure that comes from catching a fish to the pain and frustration that comes when "the big one" gets away. For every successful fish story you might hear ...

The spring fishing season is here, and anglers have to be ready when the fish are biting by spooling their spinning and casting reels with fresh, dependable fishing line. (D'Arcy Egan / The Plain ...