
A Lure Maker’s Creed
Factors and techniques to help ensure success

Factors and techniques to help ensure success

Dredge teasers have become a standard item in the spread of most successful billfishing teams

Pick the best cast net for your style of fishing.

The do’s and don’ts of keeping baits alive.

It’s always important to trim the ends of skirts after purchasing a new lure.

Replace the swivel and instead use a small, strong rubber grommet in its place to rig ballyhoo.

Your weekly fishing tip, straight from the pros.

What to do when you can’t get out of the way

Keep the Boat Clean and Keep Your Job

Learn to Make a Heavy-Tackle Single-Hook Rig

A list of tackle and boat gear to bring on a big-game fishing trip

Marlin DIY: Setting up a homemade teaser reel alarm

Factors and techniques to help ensure success

Dredge teasers have become a standard item in the spread of most successful billfishing teams

Pick the best cast net for your style of fishing.

The do’s and don’ts of keeping baits alive.

It’s always important to trim the ends of skirts after purchasing a new lure.

Replace the swivel and instead use a small, strong rubber grommet in its place to rig ballyhoo.

Your weekly fishing tip, straight from the pros.

What to do when you can’t get out of the way

Keep the Boat Clean and Keep Your Job

Learn to Make a Heavy-Tackle Single-Hook Rig

A list of tackle and boat gear to bring on a big-game fishing trip

Marlin DIY: Setting up a homemade teaser reel alarm
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