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What braid should I use for big bass and catfish under 20 pounds?

What braid should I use for big bass and catfish under 20 pounds?

1w

What pound braid should I use?

What pound braid should I use?

1w

What line should I use if I want one combo and don't want to tie leaders?

What line should I use if I want one combo and don't want to tie leaders?

1w

When livebaiting, what weight lead should I use on a sliding float setup?

When livebaiting, what weight lead should I use on a sliding float setup?

2w

What are the best fluorocarbon fishing line brands?

What are the best fluorocarbon fishing line brands?

1mo

What is the best fishing line for a baitcaster?

What is the best fishing line for a baitcaster?

1mo

How do I make a Slip D rig for catfishing in the UK?

How do I make a Slip D rig for catfishing in the UK?

1mo

What is the best color fishing line to use?

What is the best color fishing line to use?

1mo

What are the best shore fishing line setups?

What are the best shore fishing line setups?

1mo

What are the differences between fluorocarbon and monofilament fishing lines?

What are the differences between fluorocarbon and monofilament fishing lines?

1mo

What are the differences between fluorocarbon and monofilament fishing lines?

What are the differences between fluorocarbon and monofilament fishing lines?

1mo

What is the best fishing line to use?

What is the best fishing line to use?

1mo

Can I use fluorocarbon nylon as backing line?

Can I use fluorocarbon nylon as backing line?

1mo

Do I need backing line on a spinning reel?

Do I need backing line on a spinning reel?

1mo

What line should I use for baitcaster and spinning reel?

What line should I use for baitcaster and spinning reel?

1mo

Can I use fluorocarbon nylon line on both baitcaster and spinning reel rods?

Can I use fluorocarbon nylon line on both baitcaster and spinning reel rods?

1mo

Is braided line all I need to start fishing with a baitcaster and spinning reel?

Is braided line all I need to start fishing with a baitcaster and spinning reel?

1mo

What is the best pound test braid for all baitcasting reels?

What is the best pound test braid for all baitcasting reels?

1mo

What is the best high visibility line color for green water?

What is the best high visibility line color for green water?

2mo

What is the best 17-pound fishing line?

What is the best 17-pound fishing line?

2mo

Do you throw 20 or 17 pound test for jigs?

Do you throw 20 or 17 pound test for jigs?

2mo

What are the features of the Sunline FullContact X8 Casting PE line?

What are the features of the Sunline FullContact X8 Casting PE line?

3mo

How would I use a Kevlar fused leader on my rig for catfishing?

How would I use a Kevlar fused leader on my rig for catfishing?

3mo

What is the best knot for attaching a hook?

What is the best knot for attaching a hook?

3mo

Can you help me decide on what braid I would need for my Daiwa Exceler 5000D-C 23?

Can you help me decide on what braid I would need for my Daiwa Exceler 5000D-C 23?

3mo

If I'm throwing light lures, do I need 30lb braid?

If I'm throwing light lures, do I need 30lb braid?

3mo

At what lb test do wire leaders affect lure action?

At what lb test do wire leaders affect lure action?

3mo

What lb leader for fishing in northeast Ohio wire?

What lb leader for fishing in northeast Ohio wire?

3mo

What are the best fishing knots for beginners?

What are the best fishing knots for beginners?

4mo

What is the strength of a #2 swivel?

What is the strength of a #2 swivel?

5mo

Is Abu Garcia reel suitable for lead core fishing?

Is Abu Garcia reel suitable for lead core fishing?

6mo

Is Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 LC suitable for lead core?

Is Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 LC suitable for lead core?

6mo

Is fluoro or mono better for abrasion resistance?

Is fluoro or mono better for abrasion resistance?

6mo

What is the best way to untangle a fishing line?

What is the best way to untangle a fishing line?

7mo

Is 50 lb line good for trolling lures inshore and offshore?

Is 50 lb line good for trolling lures inshore and offshore?

7mo

What lb test PE line would you recommend for Mahi Mahi?

What lb test PE line would you recommend for Mahi Mahi?

7mo

What PE line would you recommend for Mahi Mahi?

What PE line would you recommend for Mahi Mahi?

7mo

What size treble hooks should I use for a P-Line Laser Minnow?

What size treble hooks should I use for a P-Line Laser Minnow?

8mo

What size treble hook should I use on a 1oz minnow vertical jig lure?

What size treble hook should I use on a 1oz minnow vertical jig lure?

8mo

How to tie a connector knot?

How to tie a connector knot?

9mo

What is the easiest knot for bass fishing?

What is the easiest knot for bass fishing?

9mo

What is the best fishing line for topwater lures?

What is the best fishing line for topwater lures?

9mo

What is the best knot to use for topwater rat fishing?

What is the best knot to use for topwater rat fishing?

9mo