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The Best Fishing Line For Spinning Reels – My Top 9 (Updated May 2019)

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What is the best fishing line for spinning reels?

No doubt you would agree that choosing a good fishing line is critical to becoming a successful fisherman. This is especially true when fishing with spinning reels. Choosing incorrectly could not only cost you some fish, but also some precious time in the boat.

For that reason, in this post we will talk about what we consider to be some of the best fishing lines for spinning reels. So let’s begin… [Read more…] about The Best Fishing Line For Spinning Reels – My Top 9 (Updated May 2019)

Choosing The Best Fishing Line For Crankbaits

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BEST FISHING LINE FOR CRANKBAITS

Crankbaits are great lures for catching bass. They can be used in shallow water or deep water. They can be thrown on a cold fall day or on a hot summer day.

In fact, it might be difficult to find a time when not to throw crankbaits.

However, when throwing these baits, there is a piece of equipment that many fishermen forget to take into consideration that can greatly affect the presentation of this lure.

That essential piece of equipment is fishing line.

Does fishing line really make a difference? If so, should I be throwing fluorocarbon, monofilament or braided fishing line?  Which fishing line will last the longest?

In this article, we are going to answer those questions as well as other concerns you might have when it comes to choosing the best fishing line for crankbaits. [Read more…] about Choosing The Best Fishing Line For Crankbaits

The Top 8 Best Fishing Lines For Baitcasting Reels ( Updated March 2019)

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best fishing line for a baitcasterBacklash!

Just hearing that word makes me sick to my stomach.

In order to prevent backlashes when fishing with a casting reel it is essential to take into consideration your casting technique as well as your equipment.

And it goes without saying that one of the most important pieces of equipment to make long accurate casts is your fishing line. However, with the variety of different lines on the market today(fluorocarbon, braid, monofilament, super lines etc.), it can be extremely difficult to distinguish which option is the best for your fishing needs.

For that reason, in this post let’s take a closer look at what is the best fishing line for baitcasting reels.

Let’s begin….

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Can You Put Braided Fishing Line On A Spinning Reel?

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Did you just get a new spinning reel?

If so, you might have found yourself asking, Can I put braid on my spinning reel?

That is exactly what we are going to talk about in today’s post. We will also try to address some other concerns you might have when fishing with braid.

Let’s get started.

Can You Put Braided Fishing Line On A Spinning Reel

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Does Braided Fishing Line Sink Or Float?

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Braided fishing line is a must-have in any bass fisherman’s tackle box.

But one commonly asked question that we get here on the blog is: Does Braid Sink Or Float?

Now you might be thinking, does it really matter? Can using a fishing line that sinks really make that much of a difference on the overall presentation?

The answer is yes, it does matter and yes, it can make a difference in your lure presentation.

With that being said, let’s answer this question as well as other questions related to fishing with braid.

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