Alabama bass anglers have more or less accepted braided fishing line for some uses while totally rejecting it for others. For example, it's widely used in flippin' the thickest weeds and brush because ...

Learning how to tie a fishing knot that allows your lure or bait to work properly—and won’t fail under pressure — is a critical skill for any angler. In fact, it may be the single most important and ...

Early last month, I reported on the great early-season smallmouth bass fishing some friends and I had experienced during incredible warm weather during the first couple weeks of March. I look forward ...

Braided fishing lines were on the market for years before I finally decided to give them a try on my own rods and reels. The biggest reason for my resistance to braid was my distrust of knots between ...

When it comes to choosing fishing lines and rigging, freshwater anglers have had it pretty easy for generations. We spooled up with whatever strength and diameter nylon monofilament we preferred, ...

Fishing line for bass is one of the most critical pieces of gear when it comes to catching lunkers—but it’s also one of the most overlooked. Many anglers will spend hours arguing over the best lures ...

Fishing duo Cole & Jay demonstrate the most reliable knots and specialized techniques for using braided fishing line. Baby hospitalized for bronchiolitis—then nurse noticed something else everyone ...

Last Tuesday, I enjoyed one of my favorite rites of spring as I hooked and landed 18 smallmouths from the Juniata River. Most of those fish averaged 14 to 16 inches, with the biggest on being a ...

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The IGFA has recently approved the use of braided line as backing in order to increase a reel’s line capacity. The IGFA rule book already included many different types of backing, but it required the ...