Gearhead: Staying Sharp
Washboard ripples marked schools of baitfish to my left and right. In front, several amply shouldered fish pushed…
Robert Ketley
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Stunning Bass
Looking back, I can think of three species of fish that have surprised the heck out of me:…
Gearhead: Essential Gear for the Surf
Sunrise on an empty California beach is one of the planet’s perfect places. Facing Hawaii, it’s easy to…
Gearhead: Skunked
It happens to all of us. There are days when everything seems right, yet we simply can’t connect…
Gearhead: Gear for Urban Waters
As a kid, I spent as much time as I could by the water. Armed with a beat-up…
Gearhead: Cameras as Fishing Gear
These days, almost everyone owns a digital camera. It may be nothing more than a smartphone or a…
Gearhead: Better Casting Through Brainwashing
Watching a friend not catch fish because he or she can’t cast well is a frustrating experience. It’s…
Gearhead: Reducing the Challenge
Fly fishing isn’t necessarily easy, and sometimes it’s downright hard. Here’re some products that could make your time…
Gearhead: Trout-Weight Doubles for the Suds
Initially popularized for ocean use by Northeastern saltwater fly fishers in the early 1990s, double-handed rods have become…
Gearhead: Terminal Tackle
Let’s be honest — most of us don’t spend a lot of time thinking about terminal tackle. A…