Cutting Weight Through Winter

by teamjk | Mar 25, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Rigging

Well I been accused of carrying my weight in gear over the past season whether it be on a boat or my kayak. I load for battling beasts as I’m always afraid of running out when the bite is on. Well since I’m making the cut I figured I would document my process of...

Berkley FireLine Ultra 8: Impressive!

by Bill Schultz | Mar 20, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Reviews, Rigging

Recently, I caught and released smallmouth bass number 22,300 since catching my first in 1994.  Many of those smallies have been caught in the ultra-clear waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan in Door County, Wisconsin.  My primary presentations require long...

“Reel” Deal Q & A

by Bill Schultz | Mar 15, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Rigging

For the type of fishing I do, spinning reels are my reel of choice.  Over the past 15 years I’ve had the pleasure of fishing and then writing reviews on dozens of reels by all the major companies, and, I’m picky about the reels I use to chase smallmouth...

How to Clean your Fishing Rods

by Scott Brands | Mar 12, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, Fishing Subjects, Instructional, Rigging, Video

In this video I go over how to clean your fishing rods in detail. I show you how to clean your reel seats, rod blanks, line guides, foam handles, cork handles, and how to apply sealant to your cork...

Why to Plan Your Fishing Trip

by Matt Cunningham | Mar 9, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Liska, Rigging

For a time longer than I am willing to admit I always planned my entire fishing trip the day of the trip. I never rigged any of my rods until I got to the water and I did this primarily because I did not check to see what the conditions of the weather had been on...

Legends of the Fall

by teamjk | Jan 25, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Lure reviews, Rigging

Now before you start thinking I’m a Brad Pitt fan, I’m not. It just so happens that I was thinking about what lures I use to try to entice slow-to-bite or lethargic smallies in cold autumn water. Well when I was researching a little, I found lots of videos that people...

One of the Deadliest Bass Baits – Heddon Zara Spook

by clinttaylor | Dec 13, 2018 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Lure reviews, Rigging

I am very cautious of saying that I have a favorite anything, as it is pretty difficult from me to pinpoint something and say that it is my absolute favorite over everything else in the same category. However, the Heddon Zara Spook and Super Spook Jr. are awfully...

The Madness of Musky

by Tanner Speidel | Dec 5, 2018 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Rigging

Some people go fishing just to catch fish and to get outside, some people go fishing purposed to catch monsters. Some people go fishing to enjoy beautiful weather and warm temperatures, some people go regardless of rain and cold. To those who relate with the latter...

Ned Rig for the Win

by Jay Randall | Oct 11, 2018 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Lure reviews, Rigging

I recently went on a drift with a good friend of mine in search of some nice smallmouth bass down a really good Smallie river in Northern Illinois. The weather was to be in the low 90’s with overcast skies and gusty winds. We have put in at 630AM and no sooner...

Whopper Plopping Rivers

by teamjk | Sep 4, 2018 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Lure reviews, Rigging

Whopper Ploppers… I can’t remember there ever being a lure that was more talked about or been on the receiving end of so much hype. I can’t speak about its mystical powers when it comes to largemouth, as I haven’t had enough experience with it in that regard but for...

Heavy Metal for Big Winter Bass

by Jim Ware | Dec 22, 2017 | Coosa FD, Fishing, Lure reviews, Rigging

I bet when Chris Cornell penned the lyrics to the hit song “Spoon man” he never fathomed that a fisherman would associate the first verse to a fishing technique, I hope he would approve or at the very least, find some humor in it. There’s some truth in those lyrics...

Cruise FD | Rigging Walkthrough

by Eli Braud | Dec 4, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Reviews, Rigging, Video

At long last, the Jackson Kayak Flex-Drive kayaks have been unleashed on the world! And as far as I can tell the response has been very positive. I, too, have joined the pedal kayak family, but with my very own Cruise FD! After receiving it a couple of weeks back, and...