Nylon Advantage
During a recent fishing trip with some friends the question of fishing lines was raised. More specifically, why anyone would fish with nylon line given the advantages of braided lines. A reasonable question given that we were fishing with soft plastics where the advantages of braid well and truly come to the fore. But upon [...]
Soft Plastic Colour Selection
You walk into the tackle store intent on buying some soft plastic lures. Your friends have all been having tremendous success, catching multiple fish on Maple Softies, and now you want to join in the fun of fishing with these flexible artificial lures.
But the first thing that you notice upon walking in the door is [...]
Graphite vs. Fibreglass Rods
We have come a long way from the bamboo sticks used by past generations. Advances in scientific research of composite materials and construction techniques have lead to rods that are both light in weight, yet still strong enough to handle powerful fish.
As a result there are now a number of options in materials when it [...]
Gear Ratios Explained
There are many things to consider when selecting the right fishing reel for your chosen application. One of the more important, but often overlooked considerations is the reels gear ratio.
The gear ratio of a reel indicates how many times the bail arm makes a full 360 degree rotation for each full turn of the reel [...]
