Category: Gear, Tackle, Knots

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Ryan Moody Fishing Lures

October 7, 2021 Gear, Tackle, Knots

Gosh after all the fanfare and tech issues, the Ryan Moody Fishing lures are finally available! Here’s a quick video about them and links below ...

Stick baits and jigs – fishing lure research and development

July 14, 2021 Gear, Tackle, Knots

Stick baits and jigs are one of my favorite forms of lure fishing. Because with stick baits you can manipulate the retrieve, the depth and ...

What fishing hook design should I use?

March 4, 2021 Gear, Tackle, Knots

There are so many fishing hook types and designs on the market, so knowing which one to use can be daunting. Getting this right will ...

Best fishing rig for coral trout

June 7, 2020 Gear, Tackle, Knots

When bottom bashing over heavy structure, the best fishing rig for coral trout in my opinion is a free running rig. What fishing rig to ...

Fishing Reel cleaning and maintenance

October 17, 2019 Gear, Tackle, Knots

Today I’m going to cover an often overlooked aspect to your fishing, namely rod and reel cleaning and maintenance. As a charter boat skipper for ...

Choose the right sinker size

July 25, 2019 Gear, Tackle, Knots

You’ll catch more fish if you choose the right sinker size. If you fish too heavy, fish will feel the weight and drop the bait ...

Making timber lures that work

July 11, 2019 Gear, Tackle, Knots

It’s one thing making timber lures, quite another to make ones that catch big fish. No-one knows this better than master lure craftsman Dave Killalea ...