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Jig fishing is the best, just sit around and let the jig do the work! haha Here’s a look at a mix of Jig Heads for west coast bottom fishing.…
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Jig fishing is the best, just sit around and let the jig do the work! haha Here’s a look at a mix of Jig Heads for west coast bottom fishing.…
Yep, you heard it right, these are from the east coast, Nova Scotia to be exact. Look close, you’ll see the small one is made from a butter knife handle.…
Bigger is better, even heavy ones get pushed around with the tide. I rig them up with frozen squid and bounce around near the bottom.
Yep! That’s generally the target species! Big jigs, heavy weight, deep. Here’s one rigged up with a plastic bait, typical for Lingcod fishing. They come in many styles, I buy…
That’s what we call ’em. We use them to clip on to buoy lines for use with things like crab traps & prawn pots. Quick connect and reconnect, they work…
Get yourself a good “Frog Gig” NOW! Also good to have while “Beachcombing”. Happy Gigging!
I try to add to my tool kit little by little each time I am near supplies. They add up fast. Wait for sales if you can. Just research the…
The commercial Prawning Season ended about 3 weeks ago. I thought I’d give you a look at what it takes to get out there, as far as dock prep goes.…
I updated my review of Lakes Marine Supply by adding a couple of pictures. You can see my entry on the “Links” page or click right here ….. more
It’s “Shark Week” so, here ya go! A legitimate “Shark Hook”! Shark hooks aren’t used for “Shark Fishing” where I live on the BC coast. They are used to build…
Keep your fingers clear! Just squeeze the handle and the grabber retracts allowing a good firm hold on the hook. From that point on it’s easy to manipulate the hook…
Most saltwater fish are a lot more dangerous to handle than freshwater fish. They usually have a mouthful of teeth in addition to some really painful spines. Get a lip…
You can skip this and go straight to the fishing gear page if you don’t have time to read a 15 second blog post with 2 pictures!
Maybe you can afford one of those fancy pressure activated ones, not me! This one is made from a coat hangar & small lead weight. Just clip it on your…
Do not think for a minute that you can substitute a hammer & screwdriver! You’ll only end up injuring yourself & wasting a bunch of time. There is a real…
This is a 3 piece JBL travel model, pole spear. Also makes for a great Beachcombing stick. Makes a great “Frog Gig” where legal!
This is NOT a “Catch & Release” tool. Stab & Lift, Stab & Lift, Stab & Lift, Stab & Lift, Stab & Lift, Stab & Lift, Stab & Lift, Stab…
This is a “Sad Excuse” for a “Landing Net”, may as well call it a “Fish Killer”! This is a holdover from the “Catch & Keep or Catch & Kill…
Sometimes it’s just safer to bring them in after they’re dead! The dart is a great upgrade, you can do on your own. Most commonly used for “Pacific Halibut”, possibly…