Field Notes
Fishing Tips
Useful tackle, presentation, and preparation ideas for better days on the water.


A Simple Fishing Tackle Plan for Better Days
Build a compact tackle plan around the water, the species, and the presentation you can fish with confidence.
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5000 Size Spinning Reel: When It Makes Sense
A practical guide to deciding when a 5000 size spinning reel fits your water, target species, rod, line, and fishing style.
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How Much Fishing Line Should You Put on a Reel?
A step-by-step guide to filling a spinning reel with enough fishing line for clean casts, dependable knots, and the water you fish.
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