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featured How to: Cast a Bait Finesse Combo… the "Right" Way

Bait Finesse fishing is a great way to have fun… it's that simple. I have asked a lot of anglers I see that are using bait finesse fishing gear and...

On May 21, 2024 by Tom Melton 0 Comments

Finesse How-To: Changes by Season for Bass

You have finally jumped into finesse fishing for bass. You have several spinning and baitcasting outfits made specifically for bait and spin finesse fishing, now let’s see what the year...

On May 20, 2024 by Tom Melton 0 Comments

Some anglers feel they can work a lure or bait with any gear ratio, while others like specifics.

How to Select the Best Gear Ratio for Inshore Saltwater Spinning Reels

Inshore spinning reels have come a long way in the last 40 years. When I first started angling with spinning reels, lower gear ratios were the only ones offered for...

On Aug 27, 2023 by Tom Melton 0 Comments

Great bite while bass fishing in the spring

How To: Frog Fishing for Bass

Did you know that a lot happens in the spring where breeding is concerned? For one, big bass are getting ready to fatten up before they spawn, and frogs also...

On Apr 13, 2023 by Tom Melton 0 Comments

How To Fishing Crappie In Winter

Fishing for Crappie in the winter is a unique challenge. Like many fish, there are certainly different techniques that can be used to maximize your opportunity to catch fish when...

On Nov 29, 2022 by Mendel Yano 0 Comments

Distance and accuracy are not hard items to achieve when using a spinning reel.

How To: Spinning Reel Distance and Accuracy

How far can you cast your spinning reel? How accurate is your cast with your spinning reel? These are two questions that every angler is aware of, and at the...

On Nov 29, 2022 by Tom Melton 0 Comments

How To Choose the Right Ice Fishing Reel

Before you know it, winter will be settling in and you what that means? It’s time to break out the ice fishing gear and get it ready for another season...

On Oct 26, 2022 by Tom Melton 0 Comments