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2021, Blue Marlin Fishing Tackle - Kevin Hibbard
When your motivation is big fish, your marlin fishing tackle should meet a certain standard. There is absolutely zero margin for failure when it comes to your tackle. Captain Kevin Hibbard is a fisherman well versed in the art of chasing and catching big marlin. Blue, black it doesn\'t matter. He has put a lot of different rods, reels and line through rigorous testing. After many years of marlin fishing at the highest levels, Kevin has a gin clear distillation of tackle that works. What he will do for you in this video is present insights on reels, backing, mainlines, drag, drag settings and usage, the custom rods he uses and how and why he has them cut that way. If you ever had any questions about the type of marlin fishing tackle to add to your arsenal, Kevin Hibbard is going to serve you a wealth if information about just that. Your tackle needs to be right if you are going to get tight and stay tight to big marlin. Take from this what you will. Kevin is a really smart fishing captain that has a unique ability to fully articulate what does and why he does it marlin fishing. You will without a doubt be a smarter fisherman after listening to him. Enjoy!
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2020, Terminal Tackle for Dolphin Fishing
This short dolphin fishing video breaks down the two rigs that you need to have at your disposal when considering a day of smashing mahi mahi. South Florida tackls shop owner RJ Boyle takes deep dive into the terminal tackle, so you have a really good idea of what you need. The moon can play a roll on what type of rig and bait you need. You will learn about the different uses of monofilament and fluorocarbon leader material and when you should use each. If the dolphin are hungry and aggressive, you can easily get away with mono. When the moon is fullish, you will probably need to use fluoro and a very specific type of live bait. RJ will break down how you to make the fluoro rig for picky fish and the mono rig for hungry fish. This is very straightforward rigging. There is nothing special about any of this, other than understanding what you need and when to use it. From the leader material, to the hooks, knots, crimps, sabiki rigs and why you should use each, everything you need to know is here. Have the right tackle and a well executed game plan and your box will be full of dolphin, when you head in. Dolphin fishing is very simple, if you have the right mindset and terminal tackle. You will learn a ton in this short video, so jump in.
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2020, Tools and Accessories for Dolphin Fishing
When the plan is to fill your freezer with dolphin steaks, you need to be fully prepared by having all the tools and accessories on your boat when you encounter the school. Even though dolphin fishing seems easy, and it can be, you need to be ready for several scenarios when you head offshore. You just don't know if you are going to run across floating debris, a weedline, traveling versus solitary birds when you head out. To be fully prepared for any scenario, you need to have a variety of tools to take advantage of whatever presents itself. Make your dolphin fishing trip a success by having a complete grasp on what to have on your boat. You may need a file to sharpen hooks, an assortment of pliers and cutters, knives, nets, gaffs, plastic bags and a load of other items. This short video, taken from our full length Offshore Dolphin Fishing video, takes you through all the tools and accessories you may need on your offshore adventure. We itemize and discuss each tool and why you may need it. Learn more and fish smarter.
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2018, How to Clean Fishing Rods
If you do not take care of your fishing rods, they will not last long. It is so easy. Rinse your tackle down and wipe it off with a good conditioning spray. You can see a few of the excellent fishing tips related to maintaining fishing rods in this short fishing video with Allen Winchel, founder of Blackfin Rods. Allen is a long time game fisherman with a very sharp mind. His skill on the water found its way into rod building. He makes the blanks. He knows the materials that go into crafting a variety of fishing rods. This gives him a keen perspective on maintaining the product. He does it with his own tackle and knows the results. Practice cleanliness with your fishing tackle. You will feel a lot better for it and anyone that fished with you will appreciate it. Nobody like scummy fishing gear. Invest the few short minutes it takes to use Allen\'s tips and preserve your tackle.
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2018, Fishing Tips for Using Open Face Reels
Open face fishing reels are the standard on many boats and yet anglers across the country struggle with their use. See RJ Boyle discuss why there can be inherent problems and how to prevent issues when you use these fishing reels. The fishing tips offered in this fishing video will help you fish smarter. Watch now.
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2018, How To Make A Fishing Rod
Do you know how to make a fishing rod? Do you know how the process of building a fishing pole unfolds? Master craftsman fishing rod builder Allen Winchel, of Blackfin Rods fame, is going to walk you through how it is done at his shop in South Florida. See how he makes the blanks to achieve a variety of strengths and actions. How much backbone do you want in a rod? How much tip action is needed for a given species? Allen will show you how he shapes and splines fishing rods. See the customization and curing processes. The entire rod building sequence is here to watch.
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2018, Big Game Fishing Crimps Crimpers and Crimping Techniques
The saying goes rig right to get tight and nothing in fishing rings truer. If you rigs are subpar, your rigs will fail at critical moments. You really don't want to be hooked up to that dream marlin, sailfish, wahoo, tuna, swordfish or other serious big game species only to have your fishing rig fail. Crimps and crimping are a big part of offshore fishing. South Florida fishing legend RJ Boyle is here to discuss and demonstrate all things related to crimps, crimping tools and related techniques. Learn about various sized tools and where each should be used. A key point is knowing whether you have your size monofilament in the correct crimp and in the requisite hole on your crimper. How many sizes of mono are made? How many different kinds of crimps are there? Not all the sizes marked on mono or crimps match with the sizes on the tools. RJ Boyle dissects all these variables and gets you on your way to being sound with all your rigs. You will get a load of information on different crimps or sleeves and which works best with your wire, mono or braid. The analysis of the crimping tools is amazing. This video will teach you proper rigging and why it makes all the difference. Our goal with all our In The Spread fishing videos is to provide you with the absolute best information we can, so your fishing program is the best it can be. There is no reason for terminal failure. Go with knowledge and fish smarter.
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