Why You Need a GPS Trolling motor
Electric fishing motors—or trolling motors, as they’re commonly called—have been around since 1895. Over time, these handy fishing accessories have evolved exponentially. The top of the line modern-day trolling motor is a thing of genius. They can even run entirely on their own, leaving you to concentrate on the fishing. The two innovative features these motors […]
The Benefits of Microwave Guides
In today’s Tools of the Trade, we’re going to talk about casting with a spinning outfit and how the size and configuration of the guides on the rod are so important to its performance. When the line is cast, the loops come off the spool at lightning speed. The job of the first two or […]
Tools Of The Trade – Rod Pods and Banksticks
Today, we’re gonna talk about some invaluable tools in the Carp angler’s arsenal: rod pods and bank-sticks. Carp fishing in Canada is still in its infancy. So many anglers may not have even heard of these tools. But in Europe and the UK, they’re as common as rods and reels. This gear is primarily used […]
All About Rod “Power”
In a previous Tools of the Trade segment, we discussed rod action as being where on the rod it begins to flex when perpendicular pressure is applied to it. If the flex point ranges widely from tip to butt, it’s considered a parabolic or slow-action rod. If it’s near the tip, it’s considered a fast-action […]
How Fishing Sonars Work
Back in the day, before you got in your boat, you spoke to the locals to get an idea of where to go—what’s working, what’s not, etc. And that’s what you’d get: an idea. Well, folks, the times, they are a-changin’! With today’s technology, those ideas become reality. We’re talking about down-scan and side-scan multi-beam […]
What is Drag?
What is drag? How does it work? And why is it important? Simply put, drag systems are a mechanical means of applying variable pressure to the line spool or drive mechanism which creates friction. This works on the principle of multiple discs rubbing together face-to-face. One set of disks is attached to the side of […]
Selecting a Reel for Sturgeon Fishing
Fishing for Sturgeon on the magnificent Fraser River is definitely not like Bass fishing on a small lake. One thing we noticed is that all of the baitcasting reels that our “Numero Uno” guide Vic Carrao has on his boat have lever drag systems as opposed to star drag systems. We talked about star drags […]
Tools Of The Trade – Terminal Tackle
One of the least glamorous yet most important facets of fishing equipment is terminal tackle. This is gear that’s attached to the end of a fishing line including hooks, sinkers, leaders, snaps, swivels, split rings, clevises, and the list goes on. For the most part, this area of tackle is the least expensive. However, an […]
Tools of the Trade – Crankbaits
Crankbaits are some of the most life-like lures out there. They act like they’re wounded, they dip and dive, so why aren’t they catching more fish? Because they’re underrated, underestimated and underutilized by us. In the KLP formula for success on the water, knowledge of where and when to use these little beauties is sorely […]
What Rod “Action” Really Means
Before you buy any fishing rod there are some basic facts you must know like what and where you’re fishing. This will determine one of the most important features of the rod you choose: its action. The action of a rod has several determinants. First and most important is the taper; from butt to tip, the […]