I set up an experiment. Two identical spinning reels, two identical rods, two identical 1/4oz jigs. The only variable was the line. One spool had a $12 bargain-brand braid. The…

You might think fishing line is fishing line. It is not. The chemistry, physics, and biology of saltwater demand a completely different approach. Take your favorite freshwater mono to the…

Fishing is full of folklore passed down from grandfathers to grandchildren. Some of it is gold. Some of it is pure nonsense that keeps you from catching. Let’s bust five…