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  • Summer Bass Fishing Techniques and Tactics
    June 1, 2022

    Summer Techniques & Tactics - Catch More Fish!

    Having trouble catching bass during the hot summer months? Here are some of our favorite fish-catching techniques including frogging, crankbaits, and drop shotting.

    It's summer, the spawn has passed and the bass have scattered seemingly in every direction across your favorite body of water. Not to mention, bites have become few and far between. We tapped into the knowledge of our bass fishing experts to bring you some of the hottest baits, techniques & tactics to target stubborn summer bass.

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  • Rigging for a Kayak - Seaguar Line
    December 16, 2021

    Rigging for a Kayak - Seaguar Line

    The growing popularity of fishing has been well documented in the last two years and one of the fastest growing segments, even before the pandemic, was kayak fishing. There are many reasons for the increased interest, including the lower cost versus purchasing a boat and motor as well as the chance to fish smaller waters and access areas that boats cannot get to.

    Two kayak fanatics are the host of The Kayak Fishing Show with Jim Sammons, a show beginning its 13th season on television, and a YouTube personality with nearly 430,000 subscribers, Gene "Flukemaster" Jensen. Both have spent thousands of hours fishing from a kayak and have learned how to stay efficient on the water.

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  • Seaguar Fluorocarbon Mainline & Leader Material Buyer's Guide
    August 20, 2021

    Seaguar Fluorocarbon Mainline & Leader Material Buyer's Guide

    Seaguar offers an impressive line-up of fluorocarbon fishing mainlines and leaders, with designs covering both freshwater and saltwater fisheries and a wide range of species, from tiny panfish all the way up to big game predators like muskie and blue fin tuna. But with such an impressive and diverse line-up, sometimes even experienced anglers can have difficulty figuring out which line is best for them. In this line guide we breakdown the various fluorocarbon products Seaguar manufactures and their optimal use and applications.
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  • Soft Plastic Worms & Stickbaits 101
    August 13, 2021

    Soft Plastic Worms & Stickbaits 101

    One of the easiest and most widely-used baits among bass anglers is the soft plastic worm (aka stickbait or stickworm). When using worms, there are many subtle differences in technique, but, even still, they are far less complicated than many other baits, while being just as effective. This makes soft plastic worms an excellent bait for both novice and advanced bass anglers and everyone in between. In this blog, we discuss the basic sub-types of worms, their uses, rigging techniques, and optimal rod and reel choice. 

     

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  • Swim Jigs vs. Bladed Swim Jigs: Which Should You Throw When?
    July 29, 2021

    Swim Jigs vs. Bladed Swim Jigs: Which Should You Throw When?

    Swim jigs and bladed swim jigs (aka vibrating jigs or ChatterBaits if they are produced by Z-Man) are two incredibly popular power fishing presentations for targeting bass. But the question often remains: which situations does it make the most sense to throw one bait versus the other? Are swim jigs and bladed swim jigs interchangeable? Or does one shine in some scenarios where the other doesn't and vice versa?
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  • Choosing the Right Reel
    April 20, 2021

    Choosing the Right Reel

    When it comes to fishing, for beginners and seasoned anglers, their ultimate weapon is choosing the right rod, reel, lines, and other gadgets to make the most out of this adventure. Anglers are thrill-seekers, so the right choice of tools and equipment will make it more fun.

    Choosing the right reel may not be easy as it looks. There are many aspects you should look into before opting for the right reel.

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  • Choosing the Right Rod
    March 25, 2021

    Choosing the Right Rod

    Whether you are an expert or a newbie angler, selecting the right rod can be tricky as you must consider various factors to choose the best one.

    You should consider features like the rod’s length, blank material, number and type of line guides, handle style, weight, action, and power to find the best fit for you fishing style and target species. To help you make an informed and educated buying decision, we've put together this guide to break down rod types and features and what they are best suited for.

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  • Image of a sport fisherman holding a bass with a ChatterBait in its mouth
    March 22, 2021

    Z-Man ChatterBaits

    ChatterBait (aka vibrating jig or bladed jig) refers to a skirted swim jig featuring a blade and a hook made by Z-Man Fishing. The blade hits against the lead, tungsten, or zinc head of the jig and in combination with the color schemes and swimming action, creates an alluring combination of vibration, colors, sounds, and motions, fishing enthusiasts can use to reliably attract and catch fish. In this post, we will review some of the most popular Z-Man ChatterBaits, with varying specs and features. We will also offer a few tips to help you get the most out of your ChatterBaits.

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  • Four fishing lifestyle images of Daiwa fishing rods and reels merged together
    March 14, 2021

    Talkin' Tackle Tech: Daiwa Product Technologies Explained

    Fishing rod and reel technology can be daunting to understand sometimes - making it difficult to pick apart marketing fluff "game-changers" from real innovation that helps you catch more fish. In this series, we break down fishing tackle technologies and manufacturing techniques from major brands, starting with Daiwa, so you as an angler can determine if, and how, these products can help you improve your fishing and not just a corporation's bottom line.
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