What is a Barbless Hook?

A barbless hook is a type of fishing hook that does not have a sharpened barb at the end. It allows for an easier release of the fish and protects the angler from injury.

How to make hooks barbless

Barbed hooks are notorious for their ability to catch fish, but they’re also notorious for their ability to catch fingers (and injure the fish so catch and release it will be pointless because it’ll die).

What is the best lure for trout?

3 Best Lures for Trout You Can Buy Right Now on Amazon

Out of the many lures you can purchase for trout, these 3 are the best. They’re affordable, easy to use and they work!

Best Trout Hooks [Amazon Buyer’s Guide]

When you are headed out for a day of fishing, having the right hooks to get the job done is arguably the most important part of one’s gear. Successfully fishing for trout, as many anglers already know, often comes down to using the right gear at the right time in the right places. Trout can be very finicky on what they are willing to strike at and this changes throughout the seasons, but almost always there is one concept that remains; trout prefer smaller hooks.

The Kahle Hook – The Angler’s Gear Full Review

The hook is as old as fishing itself. There has been very little technological improvements outside of the metal technology.
This particular post we at Angler’s Gear are going to concentrate on is one of the newest of the hook technology – the Kahle hook.
The Kahle hook is not a circle hook nor a J-hook (j-hook being the standard hook with a long shank). Instead it is somewhat in between the two. The Kahle hook has a point that turns back towards the eye and an exceptionally large gap. The wire is thinner than the circle hook variety – leading to less damage to live bait.

What is the Best Spinning Reel for the Money?

The best does not mean the most expensive.

For example, there are some reels commercially available that will go into the thousands of dollars but are completely sealed.  Unless you send the reel back to the manufacturer, you cannot perform routine maintenance.  If you try, you may void a warranty.

12 Best Freshwater Spinning Reels

The beautiful thing about freshwater fishing is that it is all around you. For example, the state of Nebraska is triple land locked. There are at least three states that buffer Nebraska from any saltwater. It would make sense, then, that those who live in Nebraska are not likely to do much saltwater fishing on a regular basis.

Best Shimano Saltwater Reels

It is the Shimano saltwater reels we want to discuss specifically this time around. Keep in mind as you read and consider your choices in reels – some of the reels featured in this piece do have a steep sticker price.

Shimano Stella SW Spinning Reel Review

There are times when quality trumps everything. In the case of fishing gear of quality, the Shimano Stella ranks at the top of the list.
For the saltwater angler and reader of Angler’s Gear, the Shimano Stella leads the world in all of the elements that make for an outstanding saltwater reel.

How Does A Spinning Reel Work

Angler’s Gear has this piece for you specifically on the spinning reel and will likely have additional pieces about the other reel types. Be sure to check in regularly, and find out what excellent options and reviews we have for you.