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 [...]

If you are wanting to catch more fish every time you head out to the water, there are 5 key lures that you are going to want to make sure you have in your tackle box. In fact, I’m so confident in these 5 ultralight fishing lures that they are the only baits I take [...]

**Note: We have an updated list of the Top 9 Ultralight Combos Here: Ultralight Combo Reviews Pflueger Trion GX-7 This is the ultralight combo that I have used for 3 seasons already, and has become one of my favorite combos in my ultralight fishing arsenal.  The rod is built with IM-8 construction in a two-piece [...]

If you are planning a big fishing trip this weekend or sometime in the near future, it is time to make a list of the most important items you simply can’t forget to pack with you! As an ultralight angler, you likely know what you can afford to forget and what you can’t but maybe [...]

After a quick trip to a few of the retention ponds in my local neighborhood, I began wondering whether or not the 2″ Rapala Jointed Minnow is one of the best ultralight fishing lures brought to us anglers.  I’m starting to think that it is.  I have begun to fall in love with this lure, [...]

If you are an avid angler like myself, than you may be interested in learning about the eco-friendly tackle options that are available to you. Whether you are a “catch and release” fisher or a very particular fisher who chooses their keepers wisely, knowing your tackle options is the key to being a responsible fisherman/woman. [...]

Fluorocarbon fishing lines are known for their many great benefits including invisibility under water, abrasion resistance, and low stretch. The problem is, most have high memory and are too stiff to be used on ultralight spinning reels. If only they made a fluorocarbon line that was soft and limp enough for UL fishing. Well, they [...]

**Note: We have an updated list of the Top 15 Ultralight Spinning Reels Here: Ultralight Spinning Reels The spinning reel is one of the most important components of an ultra light fishing set-up. Since you use line in the 2-6 pound range, the reel needs to operate very well. The drag needs to work properly [...]

Small crankbaits are gaining popularity as fishing lures. The reason is, they are very effective at catching fish. Many times they will out-fish all other ultra light lures. I personally love to use mini-crankbaits for fishing. Below is a list of the best crankbaits for ultra light fishing. Check them out. Yo-Zuri Snap Beans Description: [...]

The fishing hook is one of the most important parts of your whole fishing set-up. It’s the part that connects you to the fish. You cannot have your fishing hook fail. If it does, you will FAIL to land the fish. I can’t tell you how many times I have lost fish due to my [...]

The list below shows the 5 most popular types of largemouth bass fishing lures. The reason these lures are so popular is because they are simple, widely available, and most importantly, these lures are quite effective at catching bass. If you do not have these lures in your tackle box, you may be missing out [...]

One of the most important things that affects casting distance is your fishing line. Choosing the right fishing line will greatly increase the range of your casts. Fishing line that is both limp and thin (small diameter) is ideal because it allows your line to “fly” off the reel and through the guides with little [...]