Archive for April, 2011

How To Free Snags On Ultralight Tackle

How To Free Snags On Ultralight Tackle

Getting snags is impossible to avoid with any type of fishing gear you’re using. However, when you’re using ultralight fishing gear it becomes an even bigger problem. If you find yourself in a position where you are at risk of losing your lure, you may want to think about a few of the techniques that [...]

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Different Types Of Ultralight Fishing Line

Different Types Of Ultralight Fishing Line

When it comes time to spool up your ultralight fishing gear for the upcoming season, you are going to want to think about the four different types of line that can be used. Each type of line has its own advantages and disadvantages, which can make it tough to choose, but if you consider where [...]

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Fishing with Heavy Equipment

Fishing with Heavy Equipment

You all gota see this video. It’s a Caterpillar excavator commercial from Japan, I think. It’s a wonder what these machines can do… not that I think this is real. Anyway, I don’t want to give it away, so just watch the clip. Instead of ultralight fishing, this would be considered extra-heavy fishing.

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Prevent Your Ultralight Line From Breaking

Prevent Your Ultralight Line From Breaking

One of the biggest problems people have when ultralight fishing is dealing with breaking off fish, or having their line snap at some of the worst times. This problem can easily be avoided if you take a look at the underlying problem of what exactly causes the line to break. Over the years, I have [...]

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How To Select An Ultralight Combo

How To Select An Ultralight Combo

One of the quickest ways to get out onto the water and begin enjoying ultralight fishing is to find an ultralight combo that is already put together for you and comes balanced from the manufacturer.  You can find high quality ultralight combos for less than $60 as long as you know what you are looking [...]

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Ultralight Pond Fishing Techniques

Ultralight Pond Fishing Techniques

Getting out onto the water can be difficult if you’re extremely busy. However, there is still one great way that I have found, for getting a few hours of ultralight fishing in, and having a successful trip at the same time: small ponds. There are some techniques that you are want to think about before [...]

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Cast Further With Your Ultralight Rod

Getting the most distance from your ultralight rod is something that quite a few anglers have problems with. There are a few tips that I have gained from using ultralight fishing gear for a long time that should help you ensure you are getting the best casts possible. Take a look over them and then [...]

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Species You Can Catch with UL Tackle

Species You Can Catch with UL Tackle

There are quite a few different species you can catch with ultralight fishing gear. If you are lucky enough to live in areas that have multiple species available, you will want to take the time to make sure you have the lures, and baits necessary to catch them. Below are some of the fish that [...]

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5 Great Topwater Poppers For UL Fishing

5 Great Topwater Poppers For UL Fishing

Of all the different types of topwater lures you can use for ultralight fishing, poppers are among my favorites to tie on. You can work the lures fast, and slow, and no matter what the conditions are, sunny or overcast, it is easy to entice strikes from some of the bigger fish in the water [...]

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