I believe that leaders can be very helpful in increasing your strikes in certain fishing situations. If you’re using visible lines, like braid and colored nylon mono, you definitely want to use one. Even when you’re using clear nylon monofilament lines, they may be visible when retrieved slowly. I use a leader every time, unless [...]

If you want to catch a lot of Crappie the next time you head out onto the water, you are probably going to make sure that you have a boat, and have it loaded with the right baits. Along with the baits you’re taking with you, you will need to think about a few key [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Today I was home alone. So, I decided to mess around in my tackle box. As I was looking through my lures I noticed a few Sharpie permanent markers on the table. Without even thinking about it, I grabbed one and started doodling on one of my ugly old spinners. Before I knew it, I [...]

Whether you are a first-time angler or an experienced angler, learning or re-learning how to perfectly tie essential angler knots can help you be the best fisher you can be. Practice makes perfect when it comes to tying knots of any kind and the same is true for angler fishing knots. Below is an image [...]

If you have been ultralight fishing for any length of time you have probably broken a rod, or two. In order to make sure it doesn’t happen again, there are a few tips that you will want to think about in order to properly maintain the rods, and keep yourself out of situations where it [...]

Be prepared: To land large fish on ultralight fishing tackle consistently, you need to be well prepared. One of the most important things is to make sure your line is in good condition. The line is the weakest point between you and that lunker. Next, make sure your spinning reel drag mechanism works well and [...]

This video demonstrates three different styles of advanced casting techniques for ultra light fishing. It’s slowed down to about 1/17 of the real speed so you can see exactly how these casts are done. With these advanced casting techniques, you should be able to consistently cast 40-50 feet with great accuracy. The Flip Cast is [...]