Richard

Surf fishing, also known as surfcasting or beachcasting, is one of the most accessible and rewarding forms of saltwater fishing. It’s the art of casting your line from the shoreline into the crashing waves and beyond, targeting the countless species of fish that feed in the surf zone. Unlike boat fishing, surf fishing allows anglers […]

I spent my first few fishing trips wondering why my casts were inaccurate, my arms got tired so quickly, and I seemed to miss more bites than I caught. Then an old-timer at the local tackle shop watched me cast and said, “Son, you’re strangling that rod like it owes you money.” He spent ten

I’ll never forget my first solo fishing trip to Lake Texoma when I was sixteen. After an hour of untangling what looked like a bird’s nest of fishing line, I finally admitted defeat and asked a nearby angler for help. “Son,” he said with a patient smile, “looks like nobody ever taught you how to

Putting fishing line on a spinning reel might seem intimidating to beginners, but it’s actually one of the most fundamental skills every angler needs to master. Whether you’re setting up your first reel or replacing old line, doing it correctly will save you countless headaches on the water. A properly spooled reel casts farther, prevents