Category: Tackle and Lure Logic
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Cortland Masterbraid
By: Andrew Ragas – Date Posted: November 16, 2011 Braided lines often bewilder anglers. We either love them or we hate them and there is never a happy medium. From a personal standpoint, I often get frustrated by braided lines. This is a consequence of having endured bad experiences with their casting and handling, as…
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Cortland Camouflage Monofilament
By: Andrew Ragas – Date Posted: March 13, 2012 Even though many of today’s fishing lines have become more complex and technologically advanced than ever, monofilament remains a favorite among the majority of anglers who turn to its versatility and reliability. Through innovative design, Cortland Line has developed the Camouflage monofilament to deliver superior performance…
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The Soft Swimbait Revolution
By Bryan Blazek – Date Posted: May 11, 2011 Many advances in technology have changed the way we collectively view fishing tackle and artificial baits. The most influential factor that often contributes to innovation is new synthetic compounds used for materials that are the products of an increasing technology driven market.
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Winter Down Time; Reel Repair
By: Bryan Blazek – Date Posted: January 20, 2011 If you are like me, your winters are spent analyzing the previous season, preparing new angles of attack for the spring thaw, and examining and repairing your gear. For my first in a series of articles on ‘Down Time’, I will be discussing basic rod and…
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Let’s Talk Jigs
By: Bryan Blazek – Date Posted: March 22, 2011 A bass jig is a fish catching tool that can be used in a variety of presentations. Some anglers will argue that the jig is perhaps the most versatile lure available to the modern angler. Advances in braided line have enabled the modern angler to fish…
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The Craze For Custom Crankbaits
By: Bryan Blazek – Date Posted: September 15, 2011 For as long as I can remember, there has been one thing remaining constant with my fishing. A properly presented crankbait will produce quality fish consistently, outing after outing, and year after year. Crankbaits will probably even continue to produce until my children’s children are fishing…