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Keeping Lines Tight With The Best Ultralight Spinning Rod

May 1, 2017 by Wes Leave a Comment

Are you searching for the best ultralight spinning rod to be paired with the best ultralight spinning reel?

The use of ultralight fishing tackle has exploded in recent years. There are fish out there that just require a little more finesse and light tackle to chase after effectively and ultralight rods bring the characteristics and performance specs needed.

In this article, we will take a look at five ultralight spinning rod models that we know will perform well for their application and will make chasing those smaller, but just as aggressive fish species even more rewarding. [Read more…]

Best Square Bill Rod – Selecting The Best Rod For The Job

February 5, 2017 by Wes Leave a Comment

Looking for the best square bill rod?

Square bill crankbaits have been around for years in the fishing industry and the reason is simple. They catch fish. Few people would argue the effectiveness of these lures in the shallow waters.

However, simply by having the wrong fishing gear you could be missing bites or worse yet, losing fish.

With that in mind, in this post, we are going to take a look at a few features to consider when shopping for that perfect rod. Next we are going to look at a few different models and identify what separates them from the competition.

Let’s take a look are some rods to see if we can choose which one is the best square bill rod….

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Choosing The Best Flipping And Pitching Rod For Bass Fishing

January 31, 2017 by Wes Leave a Comment

What is the best flipping and pitching rod?

There is no doubt about it, flipping for bass is exciting. Generally you are targeting bigger fish and oftentimes you can actually see the fish take the bait. Nothing gets the heart racing faster than seeing a toad take your bait.

However, that is only half the battle. Now you have to fight the fish and get it in the boat. If it doesn’t get into the boat, it is just a story and we know how fishing stories are taken. It is always better to have proof of your catch.

With that being said, in this post we are going to discuss what to look for in a rod and which one is the best flipping rod for the given situation.

Let’s begin… [Read more…]

Best Surf Rod 2017- 2018 Guide – Time To Hit The Beach

January 22, 2017 by Wes Leave a Comment

So, you want to buy the best surf rod. Well that’s simple, sort of, maybe, hmm…no, it’s not. Or is it?

If I was given a dollar for every time I was asked this question in the last decade or so, I’d now be fishing from a motor yacht the size of Bill Gates floating extravaganza. Deck side, I’d be casting solid gold minnows at whatever, sipping something exotic from something even more exotic.

Unfortunately, the answer to that question isn’t any easy one (more on that later), but let’s give it a try. [Read more…]