Fishing Line lbs. Test

QuestionI have a question about the fishing line pounds test ratings. I just read about a guy who caught a 1,200 hammer head shark using 130 lbs test line.

Fishing for Morons (like me)

QuestionJim, I currently live in Fort Lauderdale, FL and have recently moved to a house on an inland canal.  Everyday I hear fish jumping and can see

copolymer fishing line

QuestionWould you tell me if it is appropriate to put copolymer line on both spinning & baitcasting reels? Thanks bob AnswerHi Bob, Sorry it has taken l

Identification of some fish

QuestionHi!  I was wondering if you could identify the fish in these two pix I took recently at the Melbourne Aquarium: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I

Color preception / plastic worms

QuestionJack, Ive just started worm fishing and still not quite sure about what colors to use in stained/muddy water, compared to clear water.   Tha

trolling

Questiondo you know or have any charts relating to the amout of line to depth of hot n tots when trolling AnswerHi Bob, Hot N Tots and Daves Winning Strea

casting reels

Questionwhat is the importance if any in the number of ball bearings in a casting reel? Ive been fishing for many years now. using a spinning reel and a sp

Rod/Reel for boyfriend

QuestionI am looking to buy my boyfriend a rod/reel for his birthday and neither of us know much about fishing.  We have a boat and I fish for trout w

catfishing in vermont

Questionwhat time of day is best for catfishing and what type of bait should i be using? AnswerBryan; While I have never set foot in Vermont I am certain

Shakespeare Bamboo fishing Rod

QuestionMy boyfriend has a Shakespeare with the # A1362-9 on it and he was wondering its value? if you need more info I will try to answer it but I am uns

Loading line onto a reel

QuestionDan, I hope this makes sense to you.   I need to put line on an empty reel.  Its the kinf with the spool covered with a housing?  Th

Size of fish

QuestionI am new at fishing and need to know the rules and how big fish have to be to keep them AnswerTodays fishing regulations are quite complicated. &n

fly rod

QuestionI have a rod that I have no Idea what it,s age or what it is  worth..!!I will describe it as best as possible..  It  says  &nbs

Boat motor 15hp

QuestionI have a 1979 15 horse johnson.Yeasterday I took it out after 9 months sitting,got it fired up but couldnt get any speed. noticed water oil mix com

setting on baitcaster

Questionwhat should i set my baitcaster real on? AnswerHi Joseph, There are different settings on baitcasting reels.  Some have only brakes, some hav

locating bass

QuestionHello! You have given me some ideas from your last reply. Heres more...the lake is approx. 25 ft. deep in middle,with a creek bed going through the

Sportsman Bamboo Fly Rod

QuestionHello.  I have found an octagonal shaped Sportsman bamboo 3 piece fly fishing rod in excellent condition.  I was just wondering if youve

bait cast reel

QuestionCan a bait cast reel be cheap and always get rats nests? AnswerHi Ryan, The price of a baitcasting reel doesnt necessarily mean that it will backl

Saltwater/surf fishing gear

QuestionWhat is a good midgrade fishing pole and reel for surf fishing for a beginner?  Preferably a spinning type reel, but what brand and specs on t

Trying to catch bass

QuestionDan, how are you i have a question i livning in jacksonville fl. and i have been fishing this pond that so says has bass and big ones. but i cant