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Winter Ice Fishing

Ice Safety…And Some Neat Ice Fishing Gear! By Tom Melton Ice fishing is a great way to pass the time in the winter months, and it offers anglers the chance at some truly trophy fish. There is a ton of gear out there to make a day on the ice both rewarding and more importantly, safe. Let’s explore what you need to know about safe ice, and making sure you stay on top of it. After safety, KastKing offers a few really good items for your adventures too.  SAFETY FIRST  As I live in New York, I trust the New...

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2021 KastKing Holiday Gift Guide

KastKing 2021 Holiday Shopping Guide    By Tom Melton   The holiday season is here and now is the time to begin thinking of your favorite angler and what fishing gifts he or she may want or need for the upcoming 2022 season and beyond. And, if you are that angler, now is the time to do a lot of hinting to ensure you get cool and innovative fishing gear from KastKing! Here’s a list of ten sure-to-please fishing gear items at affordable prices. KastKing V10LS COMBO RACK Space is always an issue when storing rods, however, the KastKing V10LS has...

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How To Tie Fishing Knots You Must Know!

Four Fishing Knots You Must Know! By Tom Melton Every angler I know has a favorite fishing knot they use while, and trust me, there are tons of them out there – Alberto knot, improved clinch knot, Trilene knot and many more fishing knots. Whether you are tying fishing knots using any of the KastKing series of braided fishing line, monofilament fishing line or fluorocarbon fishing lines, the main ingredient is how well you tie the fishing knot.  I believe, and I base this on over 50 years of angling, you need to know four knots, and know them well....

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KastKing Line Boss For Fishing Line Storage

 by Nichole Delio What is the KastKing Line Boss? The KastKing Line Boss is designed to help you manage your fishing line spools and assist with spooling fishing reels. It is made from elastic woven material with a pull tab at one end, a sliding collar, and a stainless-steel line guide embedded into the fabric.   Why do I need a KastKing Line Boss?  Once you remove a spool of line from the box, it seems like it is always a chore to find the end of the line when you want to spool a reel or pull off some line for a leader.  Some line manufactures...

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What Is Fishing Line Twist And How To Eliminate It

Why line twist is a royal pain. By Tom Melton Have you ever made a cast with fishing line and as the line was heading out you heard this obnoxious sound like an animal running through reeds at the beach going through your guide? Then when your lure stopped 10 feet out and the fishing line was all knotted at the guides you finally realized what it was! It is fishing line twist, and it comes from a variety of reasons. Line twist happens particularly in monofilament fishing line, fluorocarbon fishing line or copolymer fishing line.     What Is Line...

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