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At the Breaking Point

We test 31 superbraids and 27 knots/variations for some surprising results- and a major discovery Read More
Expect Top Performance From High-End Reels

Premium models are built to function in situations that may go above and beyond the normal call of duty. Read More
Rigs and Tips: Easy Glow-Lure Charger

Don't ruin your night vision by trying to charge glow-in-the-dark lures with a flashlight. Here's a very simple and useful gadget that will help you get the glow without the glare... Read More
Rigs and Tips: Secure Connections With Tyger Leader

To make really secure connections with nylon-coated, knottable Tyger leader, I use a series of twists and some heat from a lighter, torch or match... Read More
Mobile Rod Holder

I got sick of carrying my custom rods in the bed of my pickup, so I built my own mobile rod holder from scrap lumber. Read More
Loose Ends

The Dropper-Loop Knot is my preferred knot for joining two lines, and it's easy to tie. Read More
Heavy Haul

To relieve the potential pain of a larger-than-expected fish on light tackle, I designed a very simple solution: portable harness lugs. Read More
Rigs and Tips: Hurricane Lessons

I came up with a cheap, easy and permanent system to tie down my boat... Read More
Rigs and Tips: Pad Your Winch

Each time you pull a cable out from a winch - such as the one on your boat trailer - you're tempting fate. A frayed cable can really cut you deep. Here's how I eliminated that problem on my winch cable.... Read More
Rigs and Tips: Glow In The Dark Indicator

When fishing off a pier or bridge at night, you have to constantly monitor your rod tip... Read More