Tie a Palomar knot
A simple, strong knot for hooks, lures and swivels — six steps, and it holds close to the full strength of your line.
Guide
6 short reads, 3–4 minutes each. Pick one for your next session.
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Read the water before you cast
Look for structure, flow and signs of feeding fish. Five minutes of watching beats an hour of blind casting.
Why fish feed before a cold front
Falling pressure often switches fish on, and the clear cold day afterwards often switches them off. Here is what to do about it.
Set up a simple float rig
A waggler float, three shot and a size 16 hook will catch you more fish than most tackle boxes. Here is how the pieces fit together.
Your first cast
What to bring, where to stand and what to do first, written for someone who has never held a rod.
Tie an improved clinch knot
The knot most anglers learn second. Quick to tie with cold hands and reliable on monofilament.
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