About This is about as basic as you can get on a rig. The nice thing is, you don't have to retie any knots to change the sinker position on the line; just pinch it on and off. Fishing with the split shot rig is considered a finesse technique by adding a split shot sinker in front of your live bait offering, using line 4-8lb test on a light to medium light spinning rod and reel … [Read more...] about The Split Shot Rig
Popular Fishing Knots
There are hundreds of knots one can learn but the knots below are quite adequate for most all fishing situations. Did you know knots are easier to tie when the line is wet? The Improved Clinch Knot This is one of the best, and easiest, knots for attaching terminal tackle (hooks, lures, swivels, or snaps) to your line. The “improved” part is the last turn of the line. … [Read more...] about Popular Fishing Knots
The Three Way Rig
About The three way rig receives its name from the main swivel used on the rig. It is also recognized as the wolf river rig. Unlike the sliding sinker bottom rig three-ways don’t slip, so you don’t feed line upon a bite, they are a fixed bottom rig mainly used on river systems to place the bait at a set distance off the bottom. The three way is used from a stationary position, … [Read more...] about The Three Way Rig
The Slip Bobber Rig
About Many anglers began their first fishing experience using a red and white bobber rig off a dock or boat for panfish. While the basic bobber set-up is simple we have witnessed over the years many anglers over-rig this set-up by using a extremely large hook, connected to a pike leader attached to a tennis ball sized bobber. Unfortunately they never received guidance or … [Read more...] about The Slip Bobber Rig
How to Clean and Fillet a Fish
Species such as bass, walleyes, perch, bluegills, and many saltwater fish fillet up easily and well. You’ll need a fillet knife, which has a long, narrow, and flexible blade; and a cutting board (it’s best to dedicate an old one for this chore). A table covered with newspapers will work but can be slippery. To begin, lay the fish flat on the cutting board with its head to … [Read more...] about How to Clean and Fillet a Fish