posted by admin on Jul 6
Always enjoy Dan’s videos and TV shows. His fish sauces aren’t bad either!
Archive for the ‘fishing tackle’ Category
posted by admin on Sep 26
Thanks to Tackle Tour.com for this Rod Care article:
Introduction: Fishing rods are the foundation of your tackle and should be treated with special care as they bear the burden of landing those trophy fish we all dream about. With improvements in technology, available materials, and better construction techniques, the rods we fish with today offer incredibly high performance. But the one universal that remains is the fact that these tools can still be broken. While anglers will always place high demands on rods, there are 8 easy tips that can help you protect that investment for a lifetime of angling.
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Choose the right rod, with the right specifications to match your application |
Choosing the right rod: Gary Loomis has a great saying “I could build a rod that you couldn’t break, but then you probably wouldn’t want to fish with it.” This is true for many anglers who demand the highest level of feel and sensitivity from their rods, but also yearn for more durability. The first step to protecting your rod is to choose the right rod for the right application. You could probably fish one rod for all applications and species of fish, but in many cases you would be seriously over or under rodded for the situation…usually resulting in either a poor fishing experience or a broken rod. Pay attention to the capabilities and specifications of each rod and choose a rod that will adequately meet your requirements. Bear in mind that there is no miracle rod that can do it all.
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Newer 2 piece and 3 piece rods are designed to reduce stress on the ferrule, but a little grease will ensure a tight fit and a easy separation later |
Multi-Piece rods: In the past multi-piece rods were the easiest to break since the ferrule sections of the rods represented breaking points in the arch of the rod and often times centralized stress on the connections would cause parts of the graphite to snap. New designs have not only made the action of multi-piece rods much more even, but also helped transfer stress to length of the entire rod. Rod connections can also be a problem when anglers jam them too tightly together and actually break the connections when trying to yank the portions apart. A little grease each time you connect the sections can go a long way. Since most of us don’t carry grease in our tackle boxes a little oil rubbed off your nose or paraffin wax will do just fine. This helps keeps rods tightly together when in use, and easy to separate at the end of your day.
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Grease from our hands will quickly darken cork |
Old cork doesn’t mean bad cork: Most high performance rods these days come with high quality Portuguese cork handles. Cork is favored over foam thanks to it’s low memory, soft feel, and accurate grip. The only downside to cork is that it is more prone to wear and tear. Anglers love holding brand new rods with pristine cork handles, but often marvel at how quickly the handles start to break apart or darken in color. the oils in our hands waste no time in changing the look and feel of cork, and there is simply no amount of washing that can keep them looking new. In addition small sections of your grips may come off, leaving small pits in the handle. While the handle doesn’t look new it should perform just as good as new.
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While small cork bits may separate from the rod, this shouldn’t affect performance in the slightest |
Often times anglers make the mistake of scrubbing their handles with harsh cleansers, rubbing course sandpaper over them, or even pulling them off and changing them unnecessarily. The best thing to do, as long as your handle functions well, is to simply leave it alone. These days I look fondly at my well worn cork grips and consider the flaws simply as battle scars that build character.
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Braided Superlines require stronger guides like the new Fuji Concept guides |
Superlines: Braided and fused lines were touted as major breakthroughs when first introduced years ago, the problem was that rods simply were not ready for them. The older, softer guides simply couldn’t handle the abrasive surfaces of these new rods and they pitted old guides, causing reduced performance in casting, and often times a poor grainy feeling retrieve. If your going to use super lines then make sure to pick up a rod with guides that are rated to handle these contemporary lines. The new guides from Fuji do an excellent job of handling almost any line you can cast, and the new Fuji concept system helps ensure excellent line management.
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Protect your guides from sharp hooks or impact |
Watch your guides: While superlines may not damage your high quality guides, lures sometimes will. Never hang your hooks on your guides, as the barbs of the hooks can scratch the surface of your guides. Use the hook hanger on your rod, its designed to handle the sharpest hooks. In addition try not to reel back that spinner or crankbait all the way to the tip of your rod as the impact can sometimes damage or knock loose your leading guide. Protect your guides and your rod will keep casting perfectly for years.
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When those big fish get close to the boat make sure not to high stick your rod |
Never High stick: Anglers know that keeping your rod tip high maintains pressure on the fish, but in the excitement of the fight many anglers become overzealous when it comes to bringing that fish in. The term “high stick” refers to over angling the rod which in turn creates too much pressure on the rod tip, and can result in a snapped rod. When the fish is close to the boat try not to lift your rod any higher then 90 degrees. keeping the rod taught, but not over arched, will be sufficient for maintaining pressure on the fish, and reducing stress on your tip.
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Most rod damage occurs not during fishing, but from transport |
Transport: More then 80% of rod damage doesn’t occur during the act of fishing, but during the transport of rods. More rods are lost to truck beds, trunks, and car doors then to fish every year. There simply isn’t anything that can put a damper on a good trip then accidentally snapping your rod in an accident. In fact many rods that are actually broken during fishing are actually caused by damage to the rod’s graphite during transportation. There are many special new rod tools and storage devices that can help you stow your rod safely and protect them from the elements. The best thing to do is just be careful where you put your rod, and do your best to make sure that it is out of the way of any heavy objects that can damage the guides or the surface of your rod.
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Cleaning your rod after each trip helps remove contaminates, and reduces any chance for corrosion |
Clean: While more applicable to saltwater anglers, it is always a good idea to wipe down your favorite rods after each trip. this helps keep harmful contaminates from building up on your clear coat, or any corrosives that might be eating away at the rods metal components. Keeping your rod clean ensures that you will isolate any potential problems quickly, and will keep your rod looking as good as you want it to perform.
Conclusion: While there is a lot all of us can do to protect your rod investments, unfortunately the occasional broken rod can happen to the best of us. With the quest for bigger and badder fish pitted against the more sensitive and accurate rods the equation sometimes just adds up to a broken rod now and then. But follow these 8 simple steps and treat your rod well, and it will return the favor by treating you to a lifetime of those whopping lunkers.
Until next time….Tight Lines.
posted by admin on Aug 10
“The BROS BUG COLLECTION is the result of 4 years of intensive research, designing and on the water field testing by Bro and the ledgendary Team Northland® Pro Staff. Hatched from the mind of ice fishing guru Brian “Bro” Brosdahl, the new bug collection features lifelike ants, worms, bugs and grubs with realistic body features, bulging insect eyes, Super-Glo® attractor paints and “match-the-hatch” color patterns that panfish fall victim to. These bugs bug em to bite!”
Duration : 0:8:58
posted by admin on Jul 22
I’m working on a webpage for someone selling: Hand-Tied Fishing Tackle Hand-Made Pack Baskets Hand-Made Snow Shoes Wood Products And I don’t know anything about it all. Can anyone give me an original description of what hand-tied fishing tackle is? Like at least a few sentences? THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Here is a link to show you hand tied fishing lures. they are called flies because they are meant to imitate natural bugs. http://virtualflybox.com/patterns/index.php i hope it helps
posted by admin on Jun 7
Gifts cards are one of the best inventions since sliced bread. No guessing what someone wants- give them the power to get what THEY want. No hassle for you- you can get instant delivery online!
One of the best gifts and the one I look forward to at Christmas, birthdays, etc is a Bass Pro Shop gift card. I have the pleasure of living close enough to one to visit often and its like a fisherman’s Disneyland. But anyone can shop them online from anywhere and its great to have a gift card to do it with. Don’t let the name fool you- its not just for bass fisherman- they cater to every type of fishing, saltwater, fly fishing, etc.
These gift cards can be emailed to your recipient or printed by you to give to the recipient (see below) or you could opt to have a gift card mailed to you or the recipient.
You can check your Gift card balance online 24/7 which is handy.
From its hugeness (fishing, camping, boating, hunting, etc) to its wall size aquariums with fish swimming around you as you walk by to its log cabin exterior/interior with vaulted ceilings, its a great ride. I like them so much I feature them here on this site.
You can find every kind of rod, reel, line, hooks, tackleboxes, clothing, accessories there.
But you don’t need to live by one to shop there. Give your Dad who loves to fish a Bass Pro Shop gift card and let him pick out what he wants. I know I like to!
Get Bass Pro Shops Gift Cards Here
Put a Smile on Dad’s Face
posted by admin on Jun 6
I have just purchased a vintage bakalite centre pin reel which I intend to go fishing with, and I would love to hear from anyone who fishes with similar vintage tackle to ask them how their vintage tackle peforms in a real fishing situation.
Many of us here have used a vintage reel and some use them for reasons besides performance. Vintage reels are solid reels but the fact is that parts are hard to come by. Add to the fact the low gear ratio compared to the ones now, vintage reels just end up on a shelf collecting dust.
There’s nothing wrong with using a vintage reel for everyday fishing, these reels are what made the reels we use today. If you can find the parts for these vintage reels, by all means fish on. If not, it’s best to keep it in working order. ~good luck catchin’.
posted by admin on Jun 6
Where can i buy large fishing hooks in bulk (1000 and more) and fishing line. Preferably online (besides walmart). i mean big fishing hooks, like comercial fishing. Not lures
Maybe one of these sites may have what you’re looking for: http://www.snlcorp.com/Webpages/generalhooks.htm http://www.lfsmarineoutdoor.com/index.php?mode=prod&cat=66 https://secure.atagulf.com/cgi-local/webcat/products_page.cgi (If any of the answers you get are helpful to you, please choose a Best Answer to keep them alive so they can help others too.)
posted by admin on May 14
Spinning reels are the most versatile fishing tackle that exists. Learn about the differences in spinning reels with this free fishing video from the owner of a fishing tackle store. Expert: Larry Mastry Bio: Larry Mastry and his brother Dale own Mastry’s Tackle, a fixture in St. Petersburg, Fla., and together they have a half of a century’s experience in fishing. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
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