Tight Lines and High Tides

Surf fishing is an angling adventure and especially exciting when you land the big one. Fishing right in the surf or on a pier, jetty, or some other land-based structure is a specialized type of...

What is a Circle Hook? A circle hook is a type of fishing hook where the point makes a 90 degree angle with the shank, or is perpendicular to the shank. A circle hook is known for catching in the...

Differences between circle hook and J hook in shape and design A circle hook has an eye, shank, and point, just like most other fishing hooks. The characteristic that distinguishes a circle hook...

Let’s say you’re hooked on fishing, you’ve got a few rods in your collection, and you think that you’d like to step up your angling game. The next logical move is to purchase a more expensive...

What do "J" Hooks Look Like? A "J" hook is descriptively named. The shape of a "J" hook mimics that of the letter "J". There is an eye to attach the hook to a leader line, a long and straight...