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I tie my own stop knot on the main line and I use beads with small holes so the slip knot doesnt go through. Preferring a 15- to 20-pound main line, Holleman makes an important rigging distinction

Fact: Some lures are so rare that even a "beater" condition specimen is worth hundreds of dollars

The strategy is simple: start out in the early morning by poking around in the shallows to find late spawning bass, Arndt said, then gradually move into deeper water as the day goes on to target post-spawn bass

Learning how to sharpen your fishing hooks effectively will be a big game changer for you out on the water

The short version is that it probably lasts a bit longer than high-end 8-strand braids without losing strength from salt damage

HOOK DESIGN A traditional fish hook is shaped like a J, with the point aimed parallel to the shank