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June 25, 2026

A cotton ball moved through a line guide will show up cracks or fissures that could prevent smooth casts or wear line.

Take care of tackle; it’ll take care of you

Fishing tackle that’s used consistently requires periodic examinations, service and occasional repairs. That’s about as simple and straight-forward as it can be said. […]

Controlling a fly line means more than just casting well.

How to get Reel with your Line

Robert Satterwhite

Fishing line gets a lot of wear during the course of a fishing day. […]

Backlashes

Sportsmen not likely to forget

Craig Holt

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve watched many of the treasured qualities of youth erode. Can’t turn on a fastball; takes me longer to read the newspaper; can’t play hoops at the YMCA for two hours and skip lunch. […]

Basic flies used by trout anglers include the Elk Hair caddis.

Trout fishing requires variety of flies

Robert Satterwhite

Fly fishers utilize four types of flies with each type designed to imitate a particular phase of an insect’s life or a particular kind of aquatic life. […]

David Williams of Maiden displays the catch that earned a Lake Norman Bassmaster title and an invitation to the 2009 Basssmaster Classic.

Maiden’s Williams gets Classic berth

Tony Garitta

David Williams of Maiden earned an invitation to the Feb. 20-22 Bassmaster Classic at the Red River, Shreveport-Bossier City, La., by winning the Nov. 11-15 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series Championship event at Lake Norman. […]