From Ron Brooks,
Your Guide to Saltwater Fishing.
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Fishing tackle by its very nature can include a whole variety of items. This is the part of your fishing “stuff” that is the most important. It’s what connects you to the fish.

Here are a number of articles with tips, suggestions, definitions and just plain old “how to” information. These can help you make better choices in your tackle and hopefully a better angler.

Terminal Tackle

• Terminal Tackle - Terminal Fishing Tackle definition
• Choosing the Right Terminal Tackle - Catch more fish with the right choice.
• The Case Against “Store Bought” Tackle - Pre-made tackle versus custom made rigs
• Change Tackle to Catch Fish - Sometimes you need to change tackle to catch fish
• Drop Shot Fishing in Saltwater The drop shot rig is a relatively recent innovation.
• Fishing a Jig - How to fish with a jig head.

Swivels

• What’s in a Swivel? - All about the three or four basic types of swivels
• When is a Swivel not a Swivel? - Sometimes a swivel is used differently

Tackle Lubrication and Cleaning

• Lubrication Can Mean the Difference - Proper lubrication is important
• Reel Saver Lubricants by Mil-Comm - A full line of marine lubricants
• Tackle Cleaning Tips - Get your tackle ready with these tips
• Rainy Day Ritual – Cleaning tackle on a rainy day
• An Early Spring Ritual – Get organized for the year

Fishing Line

• Line Size Makes a Difference - You can catch more fish on smaller line!
• There's A Reason to Replace Your Fishing Line - Why you need to replace your fishing line from time to time.
• What Kind of Fishing Leaders to Use - Fishing leader line makes a difference.
• What Kind of Leader Do I Need? - Three basic choices.

Fish Hooks

• Hook Selection Makes a Difference - Hook choice depends on several factors.
• Hook Gallery - Hook Gallery of Pictures - Types of Hooks
• Circle Hooks to the Rescue! - Originally these were designed for tuna and longliner fishing.
• Hooked on Fishing – Ever hooked someone?
• The Right Hook - Hook selection depends on the fish being sought.
• Don’t Set the Hook!! – Advice for tuna and yellowtail anglers

Baits and Lures

• The Versatile Jig - The most versatile lure in your tackle box.
• Fishing Without Bait - Try fishing without bait - it will surprise you!
• When and How to Chum - Captain Don Anderson gives us some chumming tips.
• Sharp Filet Knives - Keeping the filet knife sharp.

Tackle Boxes

• The Right Tackle Box – Carry only what you need
• Plano Soft Sided Tackle Box – A Product Review

Floats

• Fishing Under a Float – A very productive method.
• New Fishing Floats – New designs, ideas and techniques

Product Reviews

• Restin'Ready Rod Holder
• ONO's Reader Polarized Sunglasses
• Sunrise River Custom Fishing Knife
• Berkley Big Game Lip Grip Tool
• Penn Slammer 460 Spinning Reel
• Mitchell 300X Spinning Reel
• Abu Garcia Cardinal 602
• Disinaweight Fishing Weights

Rods

• Which Rod and Reel Should I Buy - Make the right choice.
• Making Custom Rods - Techniques and methods that I personally use.
• Making Custom Fishing Rods - More techniques and information.
• A Very Special Spinning Rod – A Rod Built for Me - This was a special rod.
• Stand Up Rods - Can You Take Them? - These rods can wear you out if you aren't resdy.

Reels

• Penn Slammer 460 Spinning Reel - A product review.
• Mitchell 300X Spinning Reel - A product review.
• Abu Garcia Cardinal 602 - A product review.
• Guide Picks - Top 5 Light Tackle Spinning Reels - Here are my picks.
• Ultralight Spinning Reels - Top Picks - These are the ones I use.