Considering a reel’s drag
A fishing reel’s drag tension should be set to release line when necessary to prevent breakage, and also to relieve pressure.
Finding your muskie rig
When the fever takes hold, any muskie rig that gets you out there is the one. But how much boat does a muskie nut need?
Placing snap weights
Trolling with snap weights is a fast and efficient technique — snapping them on and off allows you to quickly cover various depths.
Leeching for walleye
Tim Allard discusses the merits of leeching for walleye and the unique advantages offered by live vs artificial baits.
Using divers for deep-lake trolling
If you enjoy deep-lake trolling, divers are a must-have tool. Divers pull the lure down to a specific depth. Learn about the three common types of divers.
Rod holders: Modern solutions for line draggers
There are many advantages to having rod holders. They are invaluable when fishing with kids and more. Consider these notes before buying them.
Getting back to classic gear
No matter how you like to fish, there will come a time when something you’re using becomes a classic, and a go-to.
Boating floor-hugging walleye
Any walleye angler worth their salt knows the fondness these fish have for the bottom. Here are three bottom-dragging sinker combinations.
Speed spinning for muskie
Very few things in muskie fishing are set in stone. However, high-speed fishing, especially trolling, works.