Fishing Tackle and Gear

Before my time in the 1960's and just about when I could walk in the 1970's the Dixie Jet Spoon™ became a legendary lure because of its ability to catch fish from the clear waters of ponds, lakes, streams and oceans. But, for whatever reason the original manufacturer stopped producing this fish catching lure in the 70's, creating a void that forced anglers and collectors to search throughout North America, paying up to $100 for the few remaining Dixie Jets that can be found if you keep a good eye on ...

Fishing new fishing spots is the key to any anglers overall success. While time on the water is one way to find them, another is studying a good set of maps prior to a trip. What I generally do is the night before a trip sit down with a chart and plot out a general overview of what my strategy is going to be. I am not only looking to chart my overall course, but also taking the time to look at the map for ledges, humps, points and other structure that looks like it would hold fish. Of course ...