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Conserve That Elbow Grease

This homemade scrubber is perfectly suited for cleaning the waterline of your boat. Read More
Cut the Clutter

Clutter is everywhere, but it doesn't have to be on your outrigger halyard. Most outrigger clips come with stainless-steel loops or rings at each end for attaching to your outrigger halyard. This requires that your halyard have a set of snaps to attach to these rings. To prevent twists, most people choose snaps with swivels attached. These snap swivels must be crimped onto the halyard monofilament with an aluminum sleeve. Read More
Gridiron Tactics

Use a football player's glare strips will ease the stress that is put on your eyes when fishing. Read More
A Downward Trend

Downriggers offer anglers the means to get deep into the strike zone. Read More
Easy Cleanup

This is an easy way to remove corrosion from metal swivels and hooks. Read More
He's Not Heavy: He's My Teaser

Learn how to make squid daisy-chain perform properly from outriggers. Read More
Gimbal Rubber Band

How many times have you picked up a big outfit with a fish screaming off line, and headed for the chair, only to get there and struggle with getting the rod butt into the chair gimbal? At this moment, you don't have time to fuss with a free-swinging gimbal that keeps jumping out of the way before the rod butt has a chance to lock in place. Read More
A Snooty Billfish Release

This homemade tool makes billfish easier to control at the side of the boat. Read More
Automatic Planer Setter

One rubber band can eliminate the frustration of setting a planer. Read More
A Weighty Decision

Hand-held scales provide means for a quick weigh-and-release. Read More