Reel Good Fishing

The treble hook is a multi-purpose hook. They can be used with bait or trail from your favorite lure. When I was young, I thought it was called a trouble hook. Any time I dropped my fishing pole in the water, my Grandfather would drag this hook along the bottom to recover it.
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The absence of the boat plug will cause the boat to sink.
The plug keeps excessive water out of your boat.
The plug will do little to stop water from entering your boat if it is not in.
The hole the plug fits in to can let water in to your boat.
It fits in the hole that bridges […]

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If you do some dock fishing in the early morning or early evening, invest two or three bucks in a lighted bobber.
These are perfect for crappie (speck for the Southerners) or bluegill. When the sun goes down, you will be able to easily keep tabs on your bobber while enjoying your time fishing.
When the red […]

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I caught two Largemouth Bass today but did not bring them in to the boat. Each time, I saw the fish spit the bait. I feel this was because I did not “set the hook” with authority.
The bite was subtle as the water is still cold and the Bass are a bit slow. When this […]

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I wanted to wait until there were some readers of Reel Good Fishing before I discussed one of my most secret tips. It has been passed down from generation to generation. It is simplicity; it is complex. It is holding your lips right.
“Why can’t I catch any fish?”, I asked. “Your not holding your lips […]

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