Links and information about saltwater fishing tackle and tackle accessories.
Spider Sinker description and definition
Pyramid Sinker definition and description
Here are gifts for the holidays for all those saltwtaer anglers. These are gifts that are under $15.00. Great stocking stuffers!
Here are my picks for holiday gifts for the anglers in your life. These are all under $200.00.
With the possible exception of sheepshead, setting the hook on a fish is at once both the easiest and the most misunderstood action that anglers can take. I watch anglers all the time, and I find that different anglers have different techniques even when fishing for the same fish.
There are a lot of terminal tackle choices on the market. Some are simple; some are complicated. All can be as expensive as you would like them to be. My personal choice for most of my inshore fishing (with natural bait or with a grub) is a jig head.
Tips, suggestions and how to information about saltwater fishing tackle and accessories
There are three or four basic types of swivels, all of them designed for the specific purpose of preventing line twist. When a bait twirls in the water or a hooked fish spins, the swivel is there to turn (swivel) and allow the terminal tackle freedom to spin while keeping your line from twisting.
Proper lubrication of reels, and rods is extremely important if we are going to have a chance at catching a fish of a lifetime. There are lots of reel lubrications out there; Abu Garcia, Penn Reel Lube, and 3-in-1 to name a few. All of these work very well, but I have come upon a new lubricant that seems to work as well as any of the rest and will purportedly last longer than any of them, Militec-1, a new product distributed by Lanigan Performance Products.
You can catch more fish on smaller line if you know how to do it!
What kind and size of fishing leader line you use can make a difference on how many fish you catch.
MirrOlure has some out with a new series III lure that combines a natural baitfish scale pattern with a highly reflective holographic foil for unmatched realism and effectiveness.
Replacing your fishing line from time to time is one of the best things you can do to avoid loosing fish. Frayed fishing line can cause untimely breaks.
This full line of lubricants covers every aspect of an angler's need. From reels, to trailers, to boats, these products work extremely well.
Hook choice depends on several factors. Obviously, the smaller the fish, the smaller the hook required. What most anglers miss is, that line size, fish species, type of bait, and fishing structure play a major role in hook selection.
Hook Gallery of Pictures - Types of Hooks
This soft sided tackle box holds three separate Plano containers for all your hooks, lures, and tackle. Ideal for back country fishing.
Every now and then, something very special happens to an angler. We all have one of those stories that others sometimes find hard to believe. Well, Dave Mostowski submitted the one below. I happen to believe this one, because I've had some similar experiences. Here's Dave's story
I receive a lot of email asking me for advice on which rod or which reel to buy. It seems that people are somewhat convinced that there is a perfect rod or perfect reel, and that someone out there knows the brand.
Disinaweight fishing sinkers allow you to cast and then simply melt off the line.
Treminal Fishing Tackle definition
Editor's note: Often my readers submit a story from our Reader Submission page. Lilly Matthews, who submitted this one says, "Sorry this is not about saltwater fishing but Wisconsin is a little short on the saltwater if you know what I mean!
Lots of times we fish – maybe offshore and maybe inshore – and we get discouraged because we can’t seem to hook up with the fish that are biting. The tackle we are using is either too big or too small. Many anglers suffer through or even move to another spot. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Yoiu need to change tackle to catch fish
But the importance is not so much whether to use one or not (we almost always need one), rather it is what kind of leader to use. Three basic choices are monofilament, fluorocarbon, or steel, or some combination or derivative of these three.
Tackle Cleaning Tips. Cold weather and no fishing means its time to go through and clean tackle. Get ready for spring with these tips
Today is a good day to get my tackle boxes straightened out. After multiple trips at the end of which I did not go through all my tackle, it’s time to get it right. So, today I sit in front of a fire, plastic sheeting on the carpet and wooden floor (my wife refuses to allow my tackle in the house without it!) with reels and tackle boxes waiting to be cleaned.
The drop shot rig is a relatively recent innovation in the freshwater fishing realm that is now making its way to saltwater. Named for the way the rig goes straight to the bottom, it is similar to a ‘fish-finder’ or ‘chicken’ rig currently used by many bottom-fishing anglers. The difference is in the placement of the hook.
As a catch and release fisherman I am always concerned about the welfare of the fish I release. So it is with a great deal of interest that I fished this last trip using circle hooks. These hooks have been around for a long time, but only recently have they been used to improve catch and release survival. They originally were designed for tuna and longliner fishing as hooks that would set themselves on unattended lines.
How many of us have ever left the dock and headed out to fish only to find you left the bait in a cooler on the dock? It’s a long ride back to the dock, and at the price of fuel today, it makes it very expensive to head back and retrieve it. Try fishing without bait!
Unlike a lot of anglers, I realize that the line on your fishing reel doesn't last forever. But, like most anglers, I seem to replace that line only when something happens that tells me I waited too long.
Bottom fishing, whether inshore or in deep offshore waters, necessarily means making a choice on the terminal tackle you plan to use. Many anglers catch fewer fish as a result of a poor choice or no choice at all.
As a catch and release fisherman I am always concerned about the welfare of the fish I release. So it is with a great deal of interest that I fished this last trip using circle hooks. These hooks have been around for a long time, but only recently have they been used to rescue and improve catch and release survival.
Maptech (www.maptech.com) has come out with a new item. For all of you with a PDA or Palm Pilot, you can now have your charts and maps loaded onto your device. I received an email announcing this offer so I am currently giving it a try.
We all use them at some point in our fishing life. Swivels are an important part of the terminal tackle in use by most saltwater anglers. But do we all use them for the same reasons?
I find it impossible to carry all the tackle I will need on a given day of fishing. After years of hauling a ton of rods and tackle boxes around in boats with limited space, I decided to plan my tackle the night before and take only what I would need for the planned, next day trip.
Fishing under a float is easy and can be very productive if you know the basics.
As I figured, I would get some grief about hook setting this week. I received and email from a California Captain regarding my hook setting methods –you can’t set a hook too hard, remember?
Everyone has seen them. Those hand wrapped beauties in the rod holders just begging to be handled. A snakeskin butt wrap glistens in the sun. Custom made rods: who wouldn't give just about anything to have one.
I’ve have hooked myself, my fishing parties, and both of my sons during my fishing career. Each time it was accidental, and each time it could have been prevented. I have also been hooked a number of times by other anglers in my boat. My father was one of the worst offenders in this arena, having hooked me in the head, ear, shoulder, and just under the eye over the years.
It may not seem like spring where you live, but trust me, around here, spring has sprung. The weather patterns have brought cool evenings and warm days. Trees that normally don't bud out until late March are already showing leaves. We have had an unseasonably warm winter. I guess that's why I found myself doing what I did this past weekend.
Just because a tackle shop sells something people assume it is good and it will work. In the relatively few very good tackle shops, that can come close to the truth. However, in most shops, the main reason they exist is to make money, and if they can sell you something, they will.
The Versatile Jig Jigs are the most versatile lure in your tackle box.
Memphis Net & Twine has custom made commercial fishing nets, sports nets, and nets for industrial applications since 1962. Thier staff of skilled net makers have years of experience crafting nets by hand built to your custom specifications. They can fabricate nets in any shape or size to meet your specific needs.
