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How to Tune a Baitcaster

If you are a new angler, you may find it a bit hard to tune your baitcasting reel. Sometimes it can be very hard to deal with backlashes. It is not really hard to tune a baitcaster. You just need to learn how to do it. The goal of this post is to teach you …

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Trout Fishing with a Spinning Rod

If you are an angler with a passion for freshwater fishing, you know how exciting and rewarding trout fishing can be. But trout fishing with a spinning rod is something that takes a little bit of knowledge and practice. In this post, we are going to provide some important tips that will make the process …

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Parts of a Fishing Rod and Reel

If you are an angler, you should understand at least the basic mechanisms of the tools you use. This knowledge is very helpful when you need to talk about these tools with other fishing enthusiasts. A general understanding of the parts can also make you a better angler. In this post, you will learn about …

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Best Gear Ratio for Jerkbaits

A jerkbait provides a horizontal presentation, and there are two different types of lures known as jerkbaits. Depending on where you live, you may know either of these two types. However, when it comes to fishing a jerkbait, setting the right gear ratio is of utmost importance. In this post, you will learn about the …

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What Size Flies for Trout?

For effective trout fishing, you need to have the correct fly size. You do not want to miss your catch and keep asking yourself, what size flies for trout? Well, the answer is that it shall depend on a number of factors and situations as we shall discuss in this article. By the time we’re …

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How to Fish Wet Flies On Still Water

Detecting bites can be another tricky part now that your target is beneath the water surface. Even after detection, how do you pull to ensure successful hooking of the fish? Should you go slow or fast? If you’re starting out, your lines often get entangled giving you a hard time. This and other reasons are …

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Fishing Rod Sensitivity Test

Rod sensitivity is something anglers discuss a lot when they talk about fishing rods. Experienced anglers put a lot of emphasis on rod sensitivity. But most novice anglers do not know what rod sensitivity is and how to conduct a fishing rod sensitivity test. In this post, we are going to discuss it. What is …

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How to Determine Fly Rod Weight

“Fly rod weight” is a confusing term, because it has nothing to do with how much a fly fishing rod physically weighs. The term “rod weight” is also popular among anglers. It refers to the “weight class” of the rod. In this post, first we will discuss fly rod weight and then show you how …

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Fly Fishing VS Regular Fishing

As a fresher in the fishing world, knowing the different styles of fishing available is the beginning of a successful journey. Determining the differences between the different fishing styles is quite a challenge. It’s even more challenging to know which of the methods will work for you, depending on the type of fishing you want …

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Fly Fishing for Trout with Nymphs—Everything You Should know

It’s no doubt trout feed underwater in more than 90% of their life. That’s why it’s quite a good idea to learn and master the basics of different nymph fishing techniques. For anglers starting out in fly fishing, nymph fishing is one of the most exciting techniques that though appears tricky and furtive at first …

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