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2021, Blue Marlin Fishing Tackle with Kevin Hibbard
Blue marlin fishing unpredictability demands tackle capable of handling 1200-pound giants even when targeting average-sized fish. Premier destinations produce big marlin frequently enough that Captain Kevin Hibbard emphasizes reel capacity, drag systems, and mainline strength must handle sustained runs and extreme pressure rather than gambling on lighter setups adequate for smaller fish but inadequate when mama strikes without warning.
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2020, Dolphin Fishing Terminal Tackle and Moon Phase
Moon phase drives dolphin feeding selectivity, requiring two distinct terminal tackle approaches rather than identical setups regardless of lunar cycles. Full moons create finicky mahi mahi demanding fluorocarbon leaders and live bait like juvenile blue runners, while other moon phases allow heavier monofilament and artificial presentations that selective fish refuse completely during bright moon periods.
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2020, Dolphin Fishing Tools and Accessories
Offshore dolphin fishing presents unpredictable scenarios from schools under debris to lone bulls near weedlines, each demanding specific tools for capitalizing on brief opportunities. RJ Boyle's experience-based equipment list covers hook sharpening files, rigging tools, chum bags, planers, dehookers, nets, and safety gear that handle the full range of situations rather than hoping minimal preparation suffices when conditions change suddenly.
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2018, How to Clean Fishing Rods
Tournament anglers maintain tackle meticulously because equipment failure costs placements and prize money. Allen Winchel's cleaning process takes minutes but prevents the guide corrosion, seized reel seats, and finish deterioration that force replacing expensive rods years before blanks actually fail from use.
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2018, Fishing Tips for Using Open Face Reels
Open face reels eliminate level wind resistance benefiting tournament anglers but create line management challenges requiring practiced technique. RJ Boyle explains why serious competitors accept these complications for performance advantages, what problems arise without automatic line guidance, and when conventional reels better serve anglers and crews lacking experience.
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2018, How To Make A Fishing Rod
Custom rod building creates performance advantages through blank selection, spline orientation, and component configuration addressing specific applications. Allen Winchel, founder of Blackfin Rods, demonstrates the complete construction process, explaining why each decision from blank to final curing affects rod performance beyond what production manufacturing achieves.
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2018, Big Game Fishing Crimps Crimpers and Crimping Techniques
Learn essential crimping techniques for big game terminal tackle. This video covers crimp sleeve selection for mono and wire leaders, proper compression methods with compound and plier-style crimpers, tool maintenance, and preventing connection failures when fighting marlin, tuna, and wahoo.
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2025, Understanding Fishing Rod Actions: How to Choose the Perfect Rod
Select the perfect fishing rod by understanding how action and power work together. This comprehensive guide helps you match rod characteristics to specific techniques and fish species, whether you're targeting bass in freshwater or marlin offshore. Learn how materials, components, and design impact performance for every angling scenario.
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2020, Complete Mahi Mahi Fishing Tackle Guide
Learn proven tackle selection strategies for consistent mahi-mahi success. From budget-friendly spinning setups to professional conventional gear, this comprehensive guide covers essential rods, reels, leaders, and rigging techniques that produce results in any offshore dolphin fishing situation.
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