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Building Your First Tackle Box: 5 Essential Beginner Fishing Lures

Building Your First Tackle Box: 5 Essential Beginner Fishing Lures Okay, we've got our rod, reel, and line sorted. Now for the fun part—the candy store. Walking into a tackle shop and...

Fishing Line Explained: Mono vs. Fluorocarbon vs. Braid

The Unsung Hero of Your Setup: Fishing Line Explained I've got the rods and reels paired up in the garage for tomorrow's trip, but the job's not done until I've spooled them...

Spinning vs Baitcasting Reels: Which Should You Choose?

The Great Debate: Spinning vs Baitcasting Reels As I'm prepping my rods for a trip tomorrow, I've got two main setups leaning against the garage wall. One has the reel hanging underneath...

How to Tie the 2 Fishing Knots Every Angler Must Know

The Unbreakable Link: Why a Good Knot is Everything I've lost fish to broken lines, thrown lures, and my own dumb mistakes. But the one thing that haunts an angler the most...

Essential Fishing Skills: A Guide to Knots, Casting & More

Beyond the Gear: The Essential Fishing Skills You Need to Master The gear is all lined up in the garage. The rods are pristine, the reels are smooth, and the tackle boxes...

Terminal Tackle Explained: Hooks, Weights, and Essential Tools

The Nuts and Bolts: Why Terminal Tackle is So Important The lures get all the glory. They're the flashy, colorful, exciting part of fishing. But I'm telling you right now, the most...

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Ice Fishing for Beginners: A Guide to Walleye & Pike

New to ice fishing? Captain Sal's beginner's guide covers the essential gear, safety tips, and techniques for catching walleye and pike through the ice.

How to Catch Northern Pike: A Guide to Water Wolves

Learn how to catch more and bigger northern pike with Captain Sal's guide. Discover the best lures, locations, and the essential gear for targeting these aggressive predators.

Walleye Fishing Techniques: A Guide to Jigging & Trolling

Learn the most effective walleye fishing techniques with Captain Sal's guide. Master the art of jigging, trolling with crankbaits, and using a slip bobber.