Lucas

Crankbait hits the water; you fire off a cast. Begin your retrieve, believing what the box says about diving to a dozen feet. You’re fishing … Read more

Have you ever had one of those days fishing a plastic worm, where the bass opens his mouth, snatches on it and then… Nothing happens? … Read more

A dry fly leader laying on surface like a wet noodle might drive you nuts. Likewise, a leader snapping in two because knot between two … Read more

It’s happened to all of us before. We’re on the bank fishing. Then it hits you. You’ve got half a spool left, or worse, a … Read more

I’ve seen anglers slam their buddies and rip off branches on pines while swinging a ten-foot surf rod to the left. Why? Because they underestimate … Read more

When custom rod builders design their blanks, they’re thinking about action first, then about hand placement. Don’t make same error. Doing so creates a technically … Read more

Where do you hold a fishing rod? That’s called the handle. The handle joins you and the fish together. Unfortunately it’s also the area many … Read more

The key is matching your rod power to the lure weight. Otherwise you’re not getting good performance and will probably break your gear. If it’s … Read more

Okay, you’ve tied something that appears like a good knot. You cast it out and there’s a solid bite. And then you get hooked up … Read more

There’s no magic number for range. Your boat’s weight, the hunger of your engine and the attitude of the water all factor into it. Most … Read more

When the membership packet says $xxx, you know it’s a sticker price to get in the door of the clubhouse. That’s the price of your … Read more