So you want to go fishing in the ocean, and you’re wondering if you can use your freshwater gear in saltwater? You’ve heard that your freshwater pole and the gear will rust from the saltwater. Can you use a lake fishing pole in the ocean? Technically speaking, yes, you can use your lake pole for…
If you have ever heard someone refer to a fishing line as ‘test’ or seen it written on the box somewhere, you have probably wondered why. Most of us would refer to it simply as a fishing line, so where exactly does the word ‘test’ come into play? The ‘test’ of a fishing line actually…
Whether you have been fishing for ages or are just starting, finding an excellent oil for your reels is a must. Fishing reels are not cheap and require routine maintenance. If you keep up with the maintenance on your fishing reels, they can last you for a long time. Part of that maintenance is keeping…
There have been many Chinese fishing reels that have hit online fishing markets in recent years, with people wondering if these cheap components are worth buying for their rods. Chinese manufacturing doesn’t exactly enjoy a strong reputation for quality, but the reels can usually be had for a very low price that is tempting to…
When purchasing equipment for fishing, newcomers to the hobby often wonder whether fishing line comes with their reel or not. If you haven’t fished before, how the line even gets on the reel isn’t readily apparent until you’ve set up a fishing rod yourself. So do fishing rods come with line? The answer is no,…