I am unashamedly nonchalant when it comes to selecting braided fishing lines. Every time I respool a reel with a braid, I switch up the brand, mostly out of curiosity. Each company claims to have the ...

Having the best fishing line is often the most overlooked piece of the fishing-paraphernalia puzzle, yet, it’s definitely the most important item in any angler’s arsenal. After all, it’s the only ...

The spring fishing season is here, and anglers have to be ready when the fish are biting by spooling their spinning and casting reels with fresh, dependable fishing line. (D'Arcy Egan / The Plain ...

Spinning gear used to be frowned upon by many “serious” bass anglers, but better drag systems and better lines — combined with increasingly skittish fish — mean that it’s become a default choice in ...

It’s no secret that using the best ice fishing line is critical for any setup. Whether it’s jigging for panfish or using tip-ups for pike, the cold water and hostile environment will push your line to ...

Choosing saltwater fishing line can be daunting. As saltwater anglers, there are few pieces of equipment more important than your line. Deep sea or surf fishermen are tangling with extremely strong ...

From the boardroom to the battlefield, the leader can be the difference between winning and losing. The same can be said about fishing: leader selection is one of the most important, yet often ...

Alabama bass anglers have more or less accepted braided fishing line for some uses while totally rejecting it for others. For example, it's widely used in flippin' the thickest weeds and brush because ...