Viewer Question: “Hi guys. I’ve been frequenting your website for a while now and love it!

I’m fairly new to fishing and the tips have been great! I have a question about rod length.

In looking at rod specs on various websites, I’ve noticed several rods that are Read the rest of this entry »

This week we have a very informative video for you on how to choose a fishing rod. Often when you go to the store to buy a fishing rod, you can be overwhelmed with all the different types of rods. Read the rest of this entry »

Always use the lightest pound test line you can get away with – or at least use a lighter leader line. For perch and pan fish, 4 pound line (or leader line) is a great choice – 6 pound line for walleye/trout and 8 pound line for pike… just to name a few. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether you are an avid shore angler, or if you enjoy fishing from a boat – either way, fishing with a custom made fishing rod has many benefits. Read the rest of this entry »

Ice fishing is the only time a boatless angler is able to get off the shoreline and venture onto the lake! So as a boatless angler, there are a few things we can do to prepare for this exciting time. First lets go over the most important aspect of ice fishing and that’s the rod and reels! Read the rest of this entry »

Viewer Question: “I only own spinning rod & reel combos. However, I now bought a bait casting reel, but no bait casting rod. My question is, can I use a spinning rod with my bait casting reel? I really want to get into using a bait casting outfit.” - Mark G. Read the rest of this entry »

Viewer Question: “What determines how many guides are used on a rod – Gary A”

That’s a very good question, Gary. I don’t know if there is an actual set formula that fishing rod manufactures use, but in my view, I would have to say that the number of guides would be determined by a couple of factors. Read the rest of this entry »