Having predominantly used spinning reels all of my fishing life, I find it second nature to be able to understand the various sizes and what each size is best used for. But when I was researching a baitcaster reel to buy, I have to admit that I found it a lot more confusing to understand…
So, you’ve probably read of the benefits that a baitcaster reel can offer, and then decided on which baitcaster reel is the right one for you. Now you just need to learn how to cast one of these weird and wonderful reels! Casting a spinning reel is a fairly simple process, and you can figure…
Surf fishing requires a bit of planning, and some uses some different methods to other kinds of fishing. Some of the equipment you’ll need for surf fishing will be quite specific, while other equipment it quite generic and can be used across multiple facets of fishing. In this article I run though the basic surf…
When most people start fishing they usually start out with a spinning reel, or at least a reel of a similar design to a spinning reel. There’s a good reason for this, and that’s because spinning reels are much easier to use than a bait caster reel. But once you become a more proficient angler…
While there are many different rigs that can be used while surf fishing, the five listed below are very effective and offer a variety of setups to suit different conditions. You should definitely have enough options here to allow you to fish in all surf conditions for a wide variety of fish, so give some…
So, you wake up fairly early and get your first line out on the water by 8 am, but then nothing…..no bites, or any action for the next 3 hours! Did you miss the best times of the day to catch the fish biting, or were you to early? This is the issue that all…
If you have done any research into new fishing rods, you will certainly have seen ‘Power’ and ‘Action’ mentioned in the design specifics for each rod you look at. It is important to understand these two factors as the performance of a rod will vary significantly depending on the power and action a rod has….
While we all love to enjoy the wonderfully warm fishing weather the summer months bring, the serious anglers also like to keep their fishing options alive all year round. For many people around the world, this means enduring some seriously cold temperatures in the winter months, and even going as extreme as ice fishing. For…
Anyone new to fishing may have a hard time trying to figure out what all of the different types of fishing reels are designed for. Even those that have more experience may not have used all of the different reels before, so this guide will help you understand the different types of fishing reels available,…
Having previously lived in Thailand for 6 years, and still going back 2-3 times a year now, I have been fortunate to have done a lot of fishing there. Fishing is a very popular sport in Thailand, so you will find plenty of opportunities wherever you are in the country. This is a long article,…
