Learn to land big black rockfish and lingcod with the right rod and knot! I show you how to tie the FG knot - the smoothest ...

Which fishing line should I use? Braided, fluoro, or mono? I get this question a lot, and each fishing line type has its own unique advantages. Here is a quick guide on when to use braided line, ...

I think it’s safe to say that braided line has overtaken monofilament in terms of popularity across all fishing styles. The benefits of its strength, lack of stretch, and heightened sensitivity have, ...

It used to be the only question about fishing line was "Stren or Trilene?" The two popular types of mono were thought to cover all fishing situations. That's no longer the case as bass anglers have ...

Having the best fishing line is often the most overlooked piece of the fishing-paraphernalia puzzle, yet, it’s definitely the most important item in any angler’s arsenal. After all, it’s the only ...

One way to greatly increase the line capacity of an offshore reel is to use a backing of hollow-core braided line. Pound for pound, braid has a much thinner diameter than monofilament, so it’s ...

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 ...

Line is the most important but also the most unappreciated component in fishing. It is the connection between fish and lure. Lure presentation often depends on using the right kind of line. Landing a ...