There are so many lures out there that it's hard, I admit, to resist adding one more to your tackle box every time you go into the tackle store. So, in the spirit of saving a little money, here are a few tips.



Lures and Hooks

Most species of fish will go for a lure or a spinner. Most of the lures on the market today come complete with swivel, split ring and a hook, which is usually made from a hardened metal-which is great until you get snagged on a branch or log. for more detials:-www.lose-10-pounds-quick.com.That usually means the loss of the lure. So for years now I have been changing the hooks on my lures, right out of the package, to a softer hook that will straighten out when snagged.

Many people think that if the hook will straighten out on a snag then it will also straighten out on a fish, but this isn't true. When a lure gets snagged, the point of the hook is typically penetrated into the structure. This puts the stress right on the point of the hook. Then, when you pull, the hook either straightens (if it's soft) or breaks the line (if it's hard). When the hook is caught in a fish's mouth though, the stress on the hook is on the bend of the hook, not on the point, and you will not get it out.

I therefore change the hook on my lures, usually to a Gamakatsu Si-wash hook. A Si-wash hook has an extra long shank and an open eye, which allows you to attach the hook onto a split ring or swivel quickly with hardly any effort. All you need is a pair of pliers to close the eye once it's on the swivel or the split ring. When you buy your next lure, pick up a pack of Si-wash hooks (and make sure you match the size of the hook on the lure to your Si-wash hooks).

Leader and Lines

There are many things to be considered when putting line onto a reel and for my money, Berkley has covered them all-from Berkley Sensithin for light applications, to the Berkley Big Game for larger game fish. The Maxima make a great choice for your standard level wind applications; Ultra Green is the most popular. Both these brands are available at most tackle stores.

There are 4 basic spool sizes: leader spools (27 yards), mini packs (110 yards), one shot (220 yards) and bulk line, which is purchased by the yard. for visit detials:-www.make-ezee-money.com.If you compare, you'll soon appreciate the savings when you purchase your line by the yard.

When you buy larger, one shot spools for re-spooling your reels, you typically pay between seventeen and twenty-two dollars for 220 yards. Now, most reels only hold 120 to 175 yards so, because you don't want to use the same diameter for leader as mainline, that extra 45 to 100 yards is waste! If instead you take your reels into the tackle store for re-spooling, you'll only pay for the exact amount of line that actually goes on to the reel. Re-spooling in this way will usually save you over 50%.

Save all your spools and take the large ones down to the tackle store and have them spool the diameter of lines that you most often use for mainline. 15 to 20 pound test is what I use. Then, when you need new line, you can re-spool your reel with your bulk line.