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link to How to Fix a Fishing Reel That Won’t Lock In

How to Fix a Fishing Reel That Won’t Lock In

Having a fishing reel that doesn’t lock in can be frustrating. Especially when you have caught a fish and the line just spins out freely without engaging the drag. But fixing this is completely...

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Should you clean your fishing lures?

Fishing with a lure is a fantastic way to save money while increasing the chances of catching a large fish for that next fish fry. Finding a fishing lure, however, is even better, but usually they...

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link to What to Do When Catfish Won’t Bite in A Pond

What to Do When Catfish Won’t Bite in A Pond

No matter how great of a fisherman you may be, sometimes your fish just aren’t on your side. Catfish can be one of the more difficult fish to catch, especially if you’re in a pond. What can...

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link to A Simple Fishing Knot For Beginners

A Simple Fishing Knot For Beginners

Deciding what fishing knot to learn can be a little overwhelming with all the hundreds there are to choose from. Especially if you're a beginner or just thinking about going on your first fishing...

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link to Cast Small Light Lures Further

Cast Small Light Lures Further

One of our favorite places to fish is a lake up in a nearby canyon that is loaded with trout. For the most part, the lake is pretty shallow except for a few deeper pools out in the very middle....

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link to How to tell if I have a fish on the line

How to tell if I have a fish on the line

Fishing was something I took up as an activity to do together with my family when my kids were young and now that our kids are older - and don’t seem to want to hang out with their parents as much...

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