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The task of cleaning and maintaining a fishing reel might seem overwhelming but with the right tools and a little direction, the task is easier than you might think. Watch the video as Jordan from Karl’s YouTube channel walks you through the steps of proper reel care. Everything from a quick clean to adding grease or oil to the reel …
The “spawn” is another name for the mating process carried out by fish. In freshwater, most fish spawn in the spring, and during this time, anglers have the best chances of catching that particular species. Each species will spawn based on their preferred water temperature, and knowing when and where fish spawn is essential in making the most of your …
Daylight hours lengthen and the water begins to warm as winter gradually turns into spring. It’s prespawn bass fishing time. During this seasonal transition, bass emerge from their wintertime haunts in search of a spawning site. However, moody early spring weather with its barrage of warm and cold fronts prevent bass from immediately building nests in the shallows. While awaiting …
Fishing tackle and gear comes in all shapes, sizes, styles, and colors so it’s no surprise that it can be a pain to keep organized. As tedious as it may be, organizing your fishing tackle is a must to make sure you have everything you need for a successful day of fishing. In this video, TightLineTV shares some of his …
Whether you fish to get away from the high stress of life or just want to catch enough for a nice meal with your family – it’s on all of us as anglers to ensure the resource is still available for both future trips; and future generations. We’ve come a long way, and our lakes, streams, and rivers are cleaner …
It’s easy to get too comfortable as an angler. You have some success with a particular lure, rig, or presentation, and next thing you know, it’s all you throw – which is fine when it’s working, but what happens when your old standbys aren’t producing like they used to? Try another lure, that’s what! As easy as that sounds, it’s …
The cold water of winter slows down a crappie’s metabolism making the fish lethargic. Crappie still have to eat during the winter and fortunately, their forage is also sluggish so crappie can mosey up to a baitfish and use a short burst of energy to pick off an easy meal. The key to catching crappie then is to rely on …
When a crowd of anglers surrounds you, patience and awareness become keys to a successful day on the water. Heavy pressure from big-money tournaments, season openers, or spawning runs can lead to combat fishing when anglers are lined up shoulder-to-shoulder along the bank or gunwale-to-gunwale in boats. I usually try to avoid fishing in a crowd, but I have encountered …
Having the right line can be the difference between a new personal best or a new personal nightmare. Both topwater frogs and finesse ned rigs help target the same species, but the two lures are on the opposite sides of the spectrum, and each requires a specific type of fishing line. To help dial you in, let’s take a simple …
After launching in 2018, Karl’s Bait & Tackle has established itself as the internets local tackle shop by offering the best prices, content, and products matched with a shopping experience as smooth as freshly spooled braid. Now to extend his welcome to all anglers, Karl has launched the Karl’s Bait & Tackle YouTube channel. Much like his store, Karl’s channel …
The Z-Man ChatterBait has become one of the most popular bass lures on the market and has accounted for multiple professional bass tournament wins. The ChatterBait family includes many different versions, with the Original, Elite, and Jack Hammer being the three most popular. All of the different versions of the ChatterBait include the same characteristics, a hex-shaped blade that generates …
By: John Neporadny Living on one of the most populated lakes in the country has given me plenty of experience at fishing boat docks for bass and crappie. My home waters of Lake of the Ozarks contains thousands of floating docks that provide shelter and food for bass and crappie. Shootin’ And Skippin’ Docks provide a hiding place for gamefish …
