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, ...

Do you tie your lures and flies on with a loop knot? If you answered no, don’t fret. I can’t tell you how many anglers I’ve met that don’t incorporate a loop knot into their repertoire of ties. I ...

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 ...

It’s been well over 30 years since the braided “superlines” became available to anglers. While the modern braided line has ...

Braided fishing lines date back to the origins of modern fishing tackle. It was first made by braiding natural materials like silk or horse tails together to make a line capable of fighting fish.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...