The plastic worm has many friends among fishermen. Don't count Charley Waterman among them. Three former schoolteachers now ship enough nightcrawlers each year to stretch from Tampa to San Francisco. If you pass, move on to your closest stream or lake. The old-time popping cork rig is still an effective lure for all types of fish.
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The new braided lines are a valuable new fishing tool, but you need to know when to use them, and when not to. Understanding the differences may help you set a world record. Here's a guide to what to look for in a good sonar unit. New fishing lines offer anglers better choices than ever. If you're fishing open water for suspended fish, planer boards are an excellent way to reach salmon, walleyes, muskies, bass, and other fish in schools.