Tailor Your Tackle Accurate casting begins with the proper tackle choices. The rod and reel must be tailored to the targeted ¬species and the fishing situation for best ¬performance. Opt for the smallest reels and lightest lines that will get the job done without...

With surf fishing, remember that fish are tight against the shore, so make most of your casts parallel to the sand. Don’t send your cast out too far. Find a beachfront – they all of their share of structures such as holes, pockets, rocks, reefs, and other things....

Instead of chasing a fish with the net, block its path. Once the head of the fish is through the hoop, scoop it up in one motion. That keeps fish from avoiding the landing net with a sudden turn, and minimizes the potential for catches lost at the last minute to lines...

Sink the gaff in the fish’s upper shoulder, just behind the gill plate. This controls the fish and minimizes damage to the meat. Then lift the fish and swing it over the gunwale in a single move. To gaff a spiraling fish, take your shot when it’s heading toward the...

There are certain indispensable items that every angler should always bring along, even when fishing on someone else’s boat. You can’t count on your buddies, or charter boat crews for that matter, to always have everything. So here’s a list of essentials that help...

The Uni Knot, also known as the Hangman’s Knot, is very popular with monofilament. It also works well when connecting Superline to leader material. The Uni Knot is great not only for tying a hook, but also for attaching line to a reel. The Uni Knot is popular because...