Fishing Knots and Rigging

By Shawn Kimbro
With more warm weather in the forecast, the macs are sure to stay around for a few more weeks. I'm answering some backchannel messages with this report and will attach photos showing the way I make lures I cast for Spainards. To be sure, any flashy lure will work with spanish and ...

Bottom-bouncing is a very effective fall fishing technique, but nlike many other striper techniques used on the Chesapeake, bottom bouncing requires some pretty specific gear. You’ll need 6’ to 6’6” long heavy action fiberglass rods. Yup, those old “broomsticks” have a purpose. You need their stiff tips and thick backbones to handle the wire line and heavy weight used for this technique. Reels should be ...

by Lenny Rudow
If you want to be a real offshore gladiator? Then take on the challenge of catching a swordfish. These beasts are the ultimate challenge for many anglers, and you’ll need to do some serious prep work if you plan to take one.

LIGHT
Light attracts both bait and swordfish. Any light helps, but the best lights are green. Through years of testing a green light on one side of the boat and a blue and/or a white light on the other, about three times as much bait was regularly sighted on the green side. Stick with top-quality brands, like the ...