Eagle Claw Powerlight PLSH429-8'3" Spinning Rod: Details & Characteristics

QuestionI have an eAgle claw powerlight spinning rod PLSH429-83.  It looks like it has wood inside.  Can you tell me anything about it?  It

Fall Bass Fishing: Where Do Bass Go & What Do They Eat?

QuestionMy name is Keith I am a 14 year old bass fisherman who lives in Maryland and I want to know where all the bass go during the fall months like Septe

Ryobi T20 Reel: Finding Manuals & Information - Expert Advice

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Value of Vintage Thomas & Thomas Custom Spin Bamboo Spinning Rod (1990s)

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Catching Trophy Rainbow Trout: Expert Strategies & Secrets

Question Hi Kelly,    I am after a trophy rainbow.  I want one to hang on my wall before I die.  I troll a small lake here in Ida

Tips for Catching Trophy Rainbow Trout in Idaho

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Jim,   I am trolling for rainbows in a small lake here in Idaho and I have caught some nice ones but I want a trophy before

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Bamboo Fishing Rods: A Collector's Guide

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Muskie Trolling: Crankbait Design & Leader Material - Expert Advice

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Understanding Fly Rod Weights & Bamboo Split Cane Rods

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Are Old Salmon Eggs Good Bait? | Trout Fishing Tips & Advice

QuestionQUESTION: I have a tackle box that was just given to me and it has several unused jars of  salmon eggs in it. The previous owner hasnt been fi

Swordfishing Seasons in East Central & South East Florida

Questionwhat time of the year can you night fish for swordfish in east central florida? AnswerIm thinking Daytona all the way down, right? Okay, Ill be ho

Identifying a Vintage Mohawk Fishing Rod: Details & Features

QuestionRobert, I have a rod that has a cork handle with a metal cap on the butt end. To hold the reel it has a slide with a finger hook to pull it down ti

No Bass Bites? Troubleshooting Your Lake Madison Fishing Strategy

QuestionMy question is : My friends and I have been fishing Lake Madison in Minnesota over the past three days, we have tried hitting the bass with spinner

Using Corned Beef as Fishing Bait: A Guide

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Shimano MK-2602 Rod: Age, Compatibility & Review

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Choosing the Right Fishing Lures: A Guide to Covers & Weather

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Choosing a New Fishing Rod: Fiberglass vs. Carbon Fiber - Expert Advice

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Choosing the Right Fly Rod Weight: A Comprehensive Guide

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Mastering the ChatterBait: Techniques for Effective Fishing

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Fluorocarbon vs. Monofilament: Easy Identification Methods

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