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Gear & Tackle

From fly line to hand to hand line, saltwater to fresh, top-water to trolling tackle… When I’m not out on the water wetting a line, I’m usually tinkering with my gear. Every destination is different, and every captain and angler has their unique way of doing things. Over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to fish around the world, and I have picked up on a few things that have led to many memorable catches. In this section, I would like to share some of what I’ve learned, and pay it forward to those who love to fish!

Slow Motion Pacific Sailfish Caught with Yo-Zuri Pink Fluorocarbon

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One of the best days we had shooting in the 2014 season was at Zancudo Lodge in Costa Rica offshore. By noon we'd caught several...

Tackle Choices for Long Island

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If you find yourself in New England fishing for striped bass or bluefish, the tackle setups I go over in this video will help you catch...

Best Yo-Zuri Lure Eats of The Year

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I love lure fishing and one staple in my diet was definitely Yo-Zuri. My first season of the Obsession was quite the interesting ride. Goliath...

Orient Point & I Have No Tackle!

I’m not quite sure why I chose this location for my first show, except that my good friend Bill Stall said, “Hey Carter, you...