Spend enough time around experienced offshore crews and you’ll start noticing something. The people who’ve spent years chasing tuna, sharks and marlin tend to do a lot of little things that newcomers sometimes overlook. They check their leaders constantly. They pay attention to knots. They organise their tackle carefully. They prepare for problems before they […]
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When anglers talk about big game tackle, the conversation usually starts with rods and reels. Understandably so. They’re the exciting bits. They’re the pieces of kit everyone notices first when they step aboard a boat. Hooks, on the other hand, tend to get far less attention. Which is slightly odd when you think about it.
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Most anglers can tell you a story about a fish that got away. Sometimes it was a pulled hook. Sometimes the drag was set wrong. Sometimes the fish simply won the battle fair and square. But every now and then, the culprit is much less glamorous. A crimp fails. The frustrating thing is that crimp
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If you’ve spent any time chasing large fish, you’ll know that big game fishing has a way of exposing weaknesses very quickly. A rig that seems perfectly adequate while sitting in the garage can suddenly become the weak link when a powerful tuna, shark or marlin decides to head for the horizon at full speed.
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For anglers who demand the best in durability, performance, and precision, the Okuma Makaira spinning reel stands out as an unparalleled choice. Whether you’re a seasoned offshore fisherman targeting big game species or an enthusiastic angler looking to upgrade your gear, this reel offers an array of benefits that make it worth every penny. Here’s
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Makaira Lever Drag Reel Okuma Makaira lever drag reels are perfect for big game fishing for billfish, large tuna and sharks. With advanced, unique and numerous patents, Makaira provides uncompromised excellence within every aspect of its design, construction and performance. Makaira 2-Speed Lever Drag Reels, Makaira Trolling Reel Features MACHINED RIGID FRAME Okuma’s Machined
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When Shark fishing in the UK it’s usual to use some sort of wire trace to prevent bite offs from the shark’s sharp teeth. Many anglers are new to fishing for sharks and are unsure as to what wire is best for shark fishing. After reading this article you will be able to choose the
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We are often asked about the difference between the different Mustad circle hooks that we sell and which are the best circle hooks so here’s a quick description of the different models. From top left in a clockwise direction. 1. Starting at the top left of the picture is a Mustad 39960DT in size 16/0
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We’ve now got 1000 Metre spools of Coated hollowcore braid for loading up big game reels for marlin, sharks and bluefin tuna. Small diameter will allow you to load a 50 lb class reel with 80 – 100 lb or an 80 lb reel with 130 – 200 lb and still have plenty of line
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Here’s a heads up on one of my favourite web sites which I always check before I go fishing. Fishtrack is a US based site that apart from having a ton of useful fishing tips also offers all sorts of other useful stuff; fishing reports, marine weather forecasts, video tutorials. The most useful of all though
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