The life expectancy of a fly line is directly related to use. Sun, Grim, Storage and Use all degrade a fly line. This isn’t exact, but if the line isn’t abused and reasonably maintained, it should last 250 “use days”. … Continue reading →

How do you loosen a stiff reel? How to fix it: fortunately, this issue is very easy to fix. Unscrew the drag knob at the top of the spool, and remove the spool from the spinning reel. Then open the … Continue reading →

Which leader material is best when fishing braided lines? Braid is highly visible in the water, fishing straight braid will scare trout. So to maximize the number of fish caught, a leader is essential. There are two main types of … Continue reading →

Craft a new regular fishing rod Repair your broken rod in the anvil by combining it with the regular rod you have just crafted. A new fishing rod will appear in the third slot with the same enchantments and maximum … Continue reading →

One of the first ways in which you can find a Mending book is to go fishing. With a regular, unenchanted fishing rod you’ll probably be sitting around for a while unless you get extremely lucky. In order to up … Continue reading →

Fishing in the wind can cause baitcasters to backlash even when your reel’s brakes and spool tension are tightened down. The best way to avoid backlashes in this situation is to cast across or with the wind. If you have … Continue reading →

Definition of mah-jongg : a game of Chinese origin usually played by four persons with 144 tiles that are drawn and discarded until one player secures a winning hand. What is the purpose of playing mahjong? The goal of mahjong … Continue reading →

The major service intervals are pleasingly long at 10,000-miles and overall the Bobber Black appears a quality product. There are no reliability issues with the parallel twin motor, so it’s a safe buy. So far we’ve got two Triumph Bobber … Continue reading →

The float is used to enable the angler to cast out a bait away from the shore or boat while maintaining a reference point to where the bait is unlike bottom or leger fishing. Do you need a floater for … Continue reading →

Besides being of high nutritional value, trout is also tasty. It is one of the boniest fish, but when well prepared, it makes for a very sumptuous meal. Taste, however, depends on the fish’s feeding habits. Trout species that feed … Continue reading →

What’s the best spinnerbait reel? The ideal spinnerbait reel should have a moderate to fast retrieve gear ratio (6.3:1 to 7.3:1). Do you just reel in a spinnerbait? I’ve often heard spinnerbaits described as “idiot proof”. All you need do … Continue reading →

black. The best colors for worms are natural colors: green pumpkin, watermelon, junebug, black and blue. With these colors you will be able to catch bass year round in any body of water that holds bass. Does the color of … Continue reading →

They will both die soon after being place in the carbonated water. The carbonation is caused by the dissolution of CO2 gas into the water. This high CO2 level is toxic to fish and affects the pH of their blood … Continue reading →

swallow (something) hook, line, and sinker To believe completely and unquestioningly that something is true, especially that which is deceitful, misleading, or untrue. What does it mean to swallow hook line and sinker? to be fooled into believing something completely … Continue reading →

Fishing techniques for lakes and ponds Suspending bait under a bobber. Start with a piece of worm or a little PowerBait or similar product on a bait hook. Fishing with bait off the bottom. Sometimes trout are in deeper water … Continue reading →