Let’s be honest, tying spade end hooks by hand can be a right fiddle. Get it wrong and you’ve either kinked your hooklength or left a weak spot that’s bound to let go when it matters most. That’s ...

and reel, fresh line, and a premium, quality hook, but in most fishing scenarios, none of that matters if you can’t tie a good knot. So many things can go wrong during a fish fight, but quite often, ...

Not all hooks are created equal. In fact, choosing the right hook pattern is one of the most important things you can do as an angler. Get it right, and everything just works. Get it wrong, and you’re ...