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Anglers Getting Satisfaction Hand Crafting Lures with Quality WTP Holographic Tape Products
Author: Brad Wiegmann
Read more about WPT Holographic Tape Products... This Drop Shot Hook StandOUT from Other Drop Shot Hooks
Author: Brad Wiegmann
By definition, stand out means: to maintain an upright position as specified. That pretty much sums up the StandOUT hook. While a number of hook companies produce hooks exclusively for drop shotting, none of them compare to the StandOUT hook, because of its unique design. In fact, instead of it being called a drop shot rig when the StandOUT hook is tied on to the line, the rig is referred to a StandOUT Lever Action rig. “It’s similar to the drop shot rig, but the hook acts like a lever to hold the bait up and adds action to the lure,” T.J. Stallings, marketing director for TTI-Blakemore Lures continued, “the StandOUT hook makes rigging and fishing a drop shot easier; the lever action means no big hook set, just sweep set it like a circle hook to catch the fish. Smallmouth bass will hit the bait, turn and set the hook themselves.” To rig a StandOUT (www.ttiblakemore.com) Lever Action rig begin by tying a Palomar Knot on the top eye leaving at least 10-inches of line on the tag-end then run the tag-end through the lower eye of the hook and tie your drop shot weight accordingly to the length you want from the hook. A general rule of thumb is 6- to 12-inches depending on where and if the fish are suspended off the bottom. When fishing a drop shot technique most anglers will use specifically designed equipment just for drop shotting. Hook size will normally range from size 6 hooks to 2/0. For drop shot weights, the majority of anglers will use 3/16-ounce but it can range from 1/8-ounce to 1-ounce specially designed with a built in swivel to keep the line from twisting and shaped to resist getting snagged. There are even rods with blanks made just for drop shotting. In general, most anglers will drop shot with 4- to 6-pound test fishing line with a spinning rod and reel.
More on the StandOUT Drop Shot Hook... Ultralight Combo Adds Xtralite XT Excitement to Fishing
Author: Brad Wiegmann
Stop! Before you read any further, look at your fishing rods. Do you have a boat or house full of heavy action flipping sticks that could also be used as a pool cue? If so, you may want to skip reading the rest of this article because it’s all about having fun while fishing with Ultralight combos. Fishing tackle has come a long ways since anglers made that first cast. Some of the early rods had the same flexibility as rebar (concrete reinforcing bar) and weighted about the same. Not today, fishing tackle has gone high-tech. That means lighter, stronger, and more durable materials. |
TigeRodz Micro Rod Guides: When Smaller is Better
Author: Brad Wiegmann
The trend in fishing rods is to make them longer, lighter, and stronger. Bigger and better you might say; however, now the rod builders are taking a step back and using micro guides. These smaller, lighter guides are new to the bass rod fishing industry; however, they have been around for a long time. Custom rod builders have fallen in love with the micro guides. One custom rod builder, Tim Knox, owner of TigeRodz has taken to building custom rods with micro guides for anglers. “It’s-micro guides are the hottest thing in the rod industry right now; anglers are looking at rods being built with them to increase casting ability and accuracy,” Knox explained. More on custom built micro guide TigeRodz... Pick a Rod, Any Rod; Gman Swindle Picks Quantum PT SuperLite Rods
Author: Brad Wiegmann
For Bassmaster Elite Series professional angler Gerald “Gman” Swindle, his pick of color for his Toyota truck is black and yellow (Tundra Fishing Team Pro wrap colors); brand of boat, Triton of course. More on Swindle and Quantum PT SuperLite Rods... VENTAFISH Provides Anglers with State-of-the-Art Tool for Venting Fish
Author: Brad Wiegmann
Anglers’ attitudes have slowly changed over the years. Once, every fish was killed to bring a meal to the table or put on a stringer and taken to the weigh-in. My, how times have changed since then and for the better. Anglers now see fish as a resource that they are responsible for managing. Conservation and appropriate fisheries management will allow our future generations an opportunity to enjoy the great fisheries we have today. One tool that has saved countless fish is VENTAFISH. VENTAFISH is a venting tool. Venting or fizzing as it is referred to by many anglers is necessary when a saltwater or freshwater fish is brought up quickly to the surface and their air bladder expands at a rapid rate. Knowledgeable anglers can release this expansion of the fishes’ air bladder allowing it to return back to where it was caught.
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