Fishing line is easily one of the most overlooked aspects of putting together a quality bass-catching rig. Most anglers figure out what kind of bait they want to throw, grab their rod, and go to ...

Today I want to talk about fishing line, maintenance, and leader line. This is a general overview of fishing line that hopefully will help you have a better day on the water - and landing more fish ...

Even the best anglers in the world occasionally fall victim to the dreaded backlash. Casting a baitcasting reel without ...

The spring fishing season is here, and anglers have to be ready when the fish are biting by spooling their spinning and casting reels with fresh, dependable fishing line. (D'Arcy Egan / The Plain ...

I think it’s safe to say that braided line has overtaken monofilament in terms of popularity across all fishing styles. The benefits of its strength, lack of stretch, and heightened sensitivity have, ...

The technological advancements we've witnessed over the past 60 years have had a major affect on sport fishing. Fishing rods, made of evolving generations of graphite, are lighter and stronger. They ...

A general rule for leader material: Any part of your leader that you want to float should be monofilament, and any part that you want to sink should be fluorocarbon. For dry fly fishing, monofilament ...

What does “best overall,” really mean? In this case, it means the best casting, easiest handling, limpest, and longest-lasting fluorocarbon you can get, at any price, by any brand. Using that ...

Editor's note: Capt. Mike Vickers is taking a break. His "Flagler Fishing" column will return soon. Fishing is a key component of the Florida lifestyle as well as the state’s economy. But fishing line ...