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George Van Zant Tackle Reviews – Ultralight lessons Continuing on with my education and knowing that the big fish are always caught on bait, I learned more valuable techniques. First and most important, it’s always best to use very light test mono, you will get twice as many hook-ups. I…

Ultralight Spinning Rods Six New Ultralight Spinning Rods, Ultimate Ultralight Travel Set Added CERRITOS, CA– Daiwa is taking ultralight spinning tackle to the extreme level with its six new Spinmatic rod models, each of which features titanium nitrided Zirconia tip-top that is so tough a file cannot scratch it. With…

Packable Tackle Do realize that, as with photo equipment, good gear assures quality results but only beginners pay list price. Tackle is widely discounted. Shop wisely and you can save 30 to 50 percent. I’ve found the lowest prices either in mail order catalogs you can order through fishing magazine…

Berkley Fishing ProductDetails Berkley FireLine is unlike anything you’ve fished before. It’s stronger than monofilament. It casts farther. And it handles as well — even better in some situations. It doesn’t create birds nests by digging into your spool. And it ties easier knots, makes smoother casts, and stays hassle…

Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine: Fieldtest February 2002 – Ultralight Fishing Tackle Ultralight spin fishing uses soft-action rods intended to function with 1- to 4-pound test monofilament like micro-thin Tectan ($7.49, Cabela’s, (800) 237-4444) or braided Fireline ($15.45, Pure Fishing, (877) 777-3850) and thumbnail-size 1/32- to 1/4-ounce lures. By bending,…