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11baitcasting reels tips

Baitcasting reels ; choosing wisely!

Baitcasting reels are some of the most simple pieces of equipment an angler can own. They basically are winches. But they come in a wide range of models with all sorts of bells and whistles. And since they were introduced to the European market much later than in Japan or America, many anglers have conflicting...
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11lipless crankbaits or jerkbait

Lipless crankbaits Vs jerkbaits, open water options!

Often used only during pre-spawn, lipless crankbaits and jerkbaits tend to fill similar needs. They both shine in covering water, locating fish in the water column, and targeting fish suspended near the bank or off-shore. But they both have a wider application, in terms of seasons and conditions. Let’s explore these differences and how they...
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11deep diving crankbait

Deep diving crankbaits, fish different.

Deep diving crankbaits are a little intimidating for a beginner. But they are some of the easiest lures to fish deep. The hardest part is selecting the right lure to tie on for the condition. So besides owning a handful of good crankbait, it’s just a game of cast and retrieves. So join me to...
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11fishing line

Fishing line, the right tool for the job

Often overlooked, the fishing line plays an important part in success. Indeed, the line not only keeps the lure under the control of the angler but also gets the fish back. It is therefore very important to use the right line for each situation. There is no one line to rule them all, each type...
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11lure color tyran

Lure color, how to choose?

Manufacturers are doing an amazing job at producing a great assortment of lure colors. They claim to do it to help anglers catch more fish and match their need for intricate patterns. But is that really helpful? Isn’t it making things more confusing? Just walk into any tackle shop and look at the color selection....
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11rattling lures

Rattling lures ; good or bad?

Rattling lures are always a hot topic among anglers. Some people believe rattles help and others avoid them, most however don’t pay much attention to it. This question is surrounded by all sorts of myths and human projections on fish and their behavior. We don’t have all the answers but we’ll be careful to sort...
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11craw fish claws

Crawfish lure ; the other forage

The overwhelming majority of lures are designed to imitate baitfish of one form or another, and crawfish lure is often the third wheel of fishing lures. Yet crawfish are present virtually in every body of water, from highland streams and rivers to big lakes and swampy shallow marsh. Game fish are relying on crawfish for...
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11lipless crankbaits perch

Lipless crankbaits, how to fish them?

Lipless crankbaits hardly deserve to be called crankbaits. Diving crankbaits are floating lures with a bill or lip that force them to dive upon being retrieved. Lipless crankbaits on the other hand are sinking lures and don’t have a lip as the name implies. They are worked with a combination of rod tip movement and...
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11square bill crankbait

Square Bill crankbait: the all-terrain Lure

Since then, square bill crankbaits have seen ups and downs in favor among anglers. In Europe, they are part of the scene too but never got the attention they deserve. And yet, I can’t think of another hard bait capable of catching every predator fish like a square bill crankbait.
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11fishing with crankbaits

Fishing with crankbaits : how-to guide

Crankbaits are floating hard baits usually made of plastic or wood. Fishing with crankbaits was initially invented in the United States for bass fishing. They come in various shapes and sizes however they are mostly rounded with a bulky body and a lip or bill. It’s that bill that will define its swimming action and...
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