The catch

Properly set, a reel's drag system prevents busted lines and lost fish, but too much drag can be hard on anglers.

I have seen lots of rods broken in lots of different ways. The vast majority of breakages were preventable.

Skyrocketing bait prices could make justifying regular fishing trips more challenging for budget-conscious anglers. Perhaps it’s time to…

Dragging a reliable, suitably-sized drogue slows the boat’s drift, making lure presentation easier and much more effective. A drogue can…

A finesse approach to fishing soft baits can pay dividends, especially in heavily-fished areas with educated fish.

The day I chose to go smaller with my soft-baits turned out to be a turning point in my fishing life.

Kingfish are an enigma. One day they smash anything remotely edible, baits and lures alike, the next they seem to have their mouths sewn…

Catching a decent kingfish is a dream for many anglers – and once you feel that immense power through the rod and line you’ll understand…

My intentions were good: to continue with my ‘Leaders in their field’ series, this time for catching kingfish. Then I realised I hadn’t yet…

Whether bait or lure fishing for snapper, a leader’s primary purpose is to protect against line damage.

Mark takes a break from his ‘Leaders in their fields’ series to suggest fishing items and techniques that will help Christmas holiday…

A leader might be just a relatively short length of line, but its diverse roles make leader use essential to most forms of fishing.