Braided Fishing Line Although you can cast your topwater lures farther with monofilament, throwing surface lures such as buzz baits and plastic frogs on braided line is the best option because it floats well and has better hook-setting power since it has low stretch. What lures are good for braided line? I like to fish…
Barrel Swivels are particularly useful when fish ultra-deepwater with a drop shot rig and the fishing line has the tendency to twist many times when reeling in. This twisting decreases the overall strength of the line and can cause breakage well below its poundage rating.Barrel Swivels are particularly useful when fish ultra-deepwater with a drop…
Can you patent a knot? Can you really own a knot? You can patent a lot of things nowdays. Yet strangely few people patent knots. Most people share their knowledge of knots to inspire others, not get credit, fame and bragging rights. Are fishing lures patented? A design patent for a fishing lure may be…
What are snaps used for in fishing? A snap swivel is a piece of terminal tackled used to connect your fishing line and a lure. It serves two purposes: It allows one to change lures swiftly, without needing to tie a second knot; and. It prevents your line from twisting, as is common when using…
Can I harpoon off my Epheria ship? You can only harpoon off of a Fishing Boat. Galleys/Epheria ships can’t be used if you want to do any harpooning. Can you fish off a sail boat? Using a sailboat as a fishing platform works a lot better than most boaters think. Fishing off the port rail,…
One disadvantage is when snagged it sometime becomes very difficult to break. Braided line is generally more expensive than monofilament line. Braided line can put more stress on reel parts, rods and line guides causing premature wear and breakage. Braided line may not be the best choice when fishing clear water. When should you fish…
For bass fishing per se, you don’t need to use a wire leader, as their teeth do not manage to cut through fluorocarbon line. But in waters that hold a lot of pike or musky, using a thinner wire leader of 10-12lb can reduce the risk of getting bite-offs significantly. Why do bass fishermen use…
How hard is it to puncture an inflatable boat? Inflatable boats are practically unsinkable. The tubes are actually separate chambers so if one is accidentally punctured and deflates, the craft remains buoyant because of the air in the remaining tubes. Can you use inflatable boat for fishing? The short answer is yes, inflatable boats are…
Float fishing is used when your target fish prefer bait in the current or mid water and the best way to achieve this is with a float. There are four main types of float used: wagglers, sticks, poles and sliding floats. What are floats used for in fishing? The float is used to enable the…
Start with a piece of worm or a little PowerBait or similar product on a bait hook. Attach a small, lead weight just above the hook to help the bait sink, and add a bobber 1 ½ to 3 feet above the hook. What is the best lure for fishing trout? Check out our round…