Reeling in the years Nov 16, 2008
And for the most part, buying quality rods, reels, lures and terminal tackle is an investment in your fishing future. But it can be overdone. (Florida Times-Union)
Outside gear: The swivel Aug 12, 2008
When attached to a line above any lure or tackle designed to move while in the water, swivels can prevent line twist -- an aggravating and damaging side effect of circular motion by terminal tackle. Swivels come in all grades, from the simple, inexpensive model shown here, to the more durable, but expensive, ball-bearing models, but costs rarely exceed $3 per pack of a dozen. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Hinmans win Bassin' Buddies Aug 4, 2008
The New Product Showcase winners also included the Stonze System from Pallatrax that won best terminal tackle, the Bio Pulse Lure from Mystic Tackleworks, Inc. that won best hard lure and the Zip Vac Jumbo Vacuum Storage Bags from CTI Industries Corp. that won best fishing accessory. Shimano American's Stella SW Series was selected as best saltwater reel and the company's Tescatta selected as the best saltwater rod. (Florida Today)
BLOG: GO FISHING May 30, 2008
Circle hooks are an alternative type of terminal tackle that not only catch more fish, but practically eliminate the chance of gut-hooking a fish, making the choice of circle hooks a no-brainer when it comes to catch-and-release fishing. No hook-setting is involved with this style of hook - reeling down on the fish and keeping a tight line will set the hook. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Activision to Cast 'Rapala Fishing Frenzy' Into Consoles This Summer May 3, 2008
Dedicated to delivering memorable fishing experiences every time, the Rapala VMC Group, based in Vaaksy, Finland (Helsinki Stock Exchange: RAP1V), manufactures and markets fishing lures, fishing line, fishing rods, hooks, terminal tackle, knives and accessories under the Rapala, VMC, Blue Fox, Luhr Jensen, Terminator, Williamson and Storm brand names. The company was unofficially founded in 1936 when Lauri Rapala invented the Rapala fishing lure. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
High marsh tides create some opportunities Sep 9, 2007
If you are planning to fish a live mullet along the rocks, bring along plenty of terminal tackle because the rocks can be brutal on your rigs. The flood tide fishing has been superb with plenty of fish being caught around the marsh grasses that don't normally hold water. (Florida Times-Union)
Flashy, spinning fishing lures pay off Aug 19, 2007
He picked up the most innovative product in the terminal tackle category anything used to catch fish on a rod that doesn't have a hook, he explained. e were competing against the biggest tackle manufacturers in the world, he said; 50,000 square feet of fishing tackle over three days. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Area kings looking to fight Jun 13, 2007
Terminal tackle includes a 3- to 5-foot piece of single strand wire leader in the 22 to 38 class and should be connected to your main line with the use of a small barrel swivel. The duster will be threaded with the wire leader and dressed with two small or medium treble hooks which will be separated by approximately 5 to 6 inches of the wire, allowing the trailing hook to be your stinger hook. (Pensacola News Journal)
TIGHTLINES: Making sense of the many styles of hooks on the market May 16, 2007
Years ago choosing terminal tackle to fish with was much easier. Just like anything else in this world, there are so many new fishing items on the market to choose from, it can be confusing. (Florida Times-Union)
Time to gear up Apr 13, 2007
I gently run the 6 feet of line near the terminal tackle end through my thumb and forefinger feeling for any hint of abrasion. I also look for any sign of discoloration, and then don a pair of canvas work gloves before I pull the line to see if it seems brittle or breaks prematurely. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
