Rods, reels, line, hooks and tackle storage explained by specs: power and action, gear ratios, braid vs fluoro vs mono, and what to buy at each budget.
Hook sizing runs in two directions and isn't standardized between brands. Here's how to read the numbers, pick a size for your target fish and choose the right hook style.
The ratio printed on a reel tells you how fast it picks up line, but inches per turn tells the real story. Here's how to read both and match speed to your lures.
The two main bass reels work in completely different ways. Here's how each one casts, what line and lures it handles best, and which makes sense as your first reel.
Most tangles start at the spool. Here's how to load line onto spinning and baitcasting reels the right way, including backing under braid and how full to fill.
Space is tight on a kayak, so every item has to earn its place. Start with required safety gear, then add the anchoring, storage and electronics that make fishing easier.
Power, action and length decide what a rod can do. Here's how to read the specs printed above the handle and match a rod to the way you fish.
Backlash happens when the spool turns faster than line leaves it. Set the reel up correctly, learn light thumb control, and most bird's nests disappear.
A good bass box is small, organized and built around a few proven lures. Here's what to pack, how to store it and what you can safely leave behind.
How strong should your line be? Use this chart to pick a pound test for each technique and species, then convert between braid and mono by diameter.
Fishing kayaks range from simple paddle boats to pedal-driven, motor-ready platforms. Here's how to match the hull, drive and size to the water you fish and how you'll transport it.
We use analytics cookies to see which articles are read. No ads cookies. Privacy policy
