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2026.05.10

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Choosing a Spinning Reel: What Characteristics Are Important in 2026

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Choosing a Spinning Reel: What Characteristics Are Important in 2026? Choosing a spinning reel is one of the most crucial aspects of equipping your fishing gear. In 2026, manufacturers offer an excellent balance between weight, reliability, and price, but the demands on reels continue to rise. Modern spinning rods require a reel that is lightweight, has smooth line lay, a sensitive and powerful drag system, and

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Jig fishing in open water is an unusual way to catch perch and roach.

Open-water mormyshing: an unusual way to catch perch and roach

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Open-water mormyshing: an unusual way to catch perch and roach. Open-water mormyshing is a relatively new, yet very exciting and effective fishing method, gaining popularity every year among advanced spinning anglers and light tackle enthusiasts. Essentially, it's a summer-fall version of winter mormyshka fishing, using a spinning rod and a jig instead of a nod and vertical action.

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Fishing for crucian carp with a float rod: baits and groundbaits for large fish

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Fishing for crucian carp with a float rod: baits and groundbaits for large fish. Crucian carp is one of the most popular and abundant fish in Russia. However, catching large crucian carp (1 kg and up) is a completely different story. It requires a more sophisticated approach to choosing baits, groundbait, and tactics. Large crucian carp are cautious, finicky, and often worthwhile.

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Silicone baits for predators: how to choose the size, color, and shape

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Silicone Lures for Predators: How to Choose the Size, Color, and Shape. Silicone lures have long been one of the most versatile and effective tools for catching predatory fish. Pike, zander, perch, taimen, lenok, and catfish—almost all freshwater predators respond well to these lures. However, success largely depends on choosing the right size, color, and shape of the silicone lure.

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