Category: Gear, Tackle, Knots

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Strongest Blood Knot for Fishing: The Double Reversed Locked Blood Knot

February 6, 2025 Gear, Tackle, Knots

When it comes to blood knots used for fishing tackle, knowing which knot to use can make all the difference between landing a big one ...

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Best Line to Leader Knot: Albright Knot vs FG Knot

October 24, 2024 Gear, Tackle, Knots

Nothing’s worse than feeling that hard hit, starting the fight of your life, and then—snap! You’re left with a broken line and a lost fish. ...

12 Fishing Tips and Techniques You Didn’t Know You Needed: Live Q&A Aftermath

February 8, 2024 Gear, Tackle, Knots

On the 31st January Ryan gave a two hour Q and A session live on Facebook, filled with fishing tips and techniques. To save you ...

7 reasons to stop using swivels

November 16, 2023 Gear, Tackle, Knots

In this blog we look at 7 reasons to STOP using swivels – and what to use instead! Swivels have their place in fishing, especially ...

Best Leader Line Length For Saltwater Fishing

October 26, 2023 Gear, Tackle, Knots

In our newest blog we are calling out some of the bull claims we found on the internet about the best leader line length for ...

Best fishing memes of 2023

October 12, 2023 Gear, Tackle, Knots

Time for the best fishing memes of 2023. Despite what it looks like via the “social media” circus, life is generally quite difficult for all ...

Testing our (heavier) RMF Pillager 36 gram stick bait lures

November 24, 2022 Gear, Tackle, Knots

Our RMF Pillager sinking stick bait lures in 24 grams has been dynamite on fish! But in periods of stronger current or areas a bit ...

Best Sunglasses for Fishing IMO

August 25, 2022 Gear, Tackle, Knots

The best sunglasses for fishing are not just to protect your eyes from harsh glare. They are also an effective tool for fishing in general; ...

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Treble vs single hooks for offshore fishing

July 14, 2022 Gear, Tackle, Knots

When it comes to offshore lures, the debate between using treble vs single hooks can be a contentious one. After decades as a fishing guide ...

Ryan’s BEST offshore fishing lures

June 23, 2022 Gear, Tackle, Knots

People often ask me what are the best offshore fishing lures to catch trophy fish while travelling or going on a fishing charter. As a ...

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7 Best Barramundi Lures

June 16, 2022 Barra Fishing Tips Gear, Tackle, Knots

Master angler Ryan Moody shares seven of the best barramundi lures and explains where he uses them so you can catch more fish.

Make your own assist hooks

November 18, 2021 Gear, Tackle, Knots

Save money and easily make your own ASSIST HOOKS for slow pitch jigging. After a few big fish, the dacron holding the hooks can fray ...