To use a minnow trap for surf fishing bait, select a durable trap with 1.5-inch mesh or larger. Place it in tidal creeks, gutters, or marsh pools with entrances facing the current. Secure with stakes...
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Topwater fishing delivers heart-stopping excitement when bass explode on your lure. Start with the right gear: medium-heavy rod, high-speed reel, and 30-pound braid. Master the "walk-the-dog"...
For proper spoon lure rigging in surf fishing, you'll need a quality loop knot that allows natural wobble action. First, attach a barrel swivel to your main line using a Palomar or Uni-knot (95% and...
To tie a fishing slip knot, thread your line through the hook eye and double it back to form a loop. Wrap the tag end around both lines 3-5 times, keeping wraps snug. Pull the tag end first to secure...
To tie a Perfection Loop for surf fishing, first form an initial loop with the tag end at a right angle to the standing line. Create a second loop, thread the tag end between them, then pass the back...
To tie a loop in your fly line, you'll need sharp scissors, a bobbin, and GSP thread. Start by creating a loose overhand knot, then thread the tag end through the eye of your hook and back through...