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...

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...

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...

Just about every angler has their own idea of how to best spool a reel. While some anglers prefer a heavier line to suit their casting and fishing style, others might need a lighter line for more...

The great thing about “old fishing tales” is that sometimes they are true! One such tale is that fishing line conditioners have incredible benefits. The growing popularity of using a line...

Fishing can be a strange activity, with many anglers trying weird and sometimes not-so-wonderful ways to improve their fishing. Whether this is to improve the way the equipment works or improve their...