Stripers follow the herring running up the Hudson River and therefore make great bait. Most folks use Sabiki rigs to catch them. Those dang hooks catch everything. I've seen something called a Sabiki Rod that "stores" the rig, but reviews are very mixed. I'm convinced that a spinning rod/reel is better, using a clear plastic tube to store the Sabiki rig once your done … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Fishing Line
Every day we get asked which fishing line is the best: Braid, fluorocarbon, or monofilament. Of course, the answer is always the same...it depends on the desired application. Each line has its own set of characteristics that make it better for certain techniques. It takes a basic understanding and a little trial and error to know exactly which line to use for the given … [Read more...]