Tackle Management: Leaders and Rigs

I am an all species, all methods angler. I make all my own leaders and rigs based on the species and method I am fishing. I have plug leaders, chunking rigs, eels rigs, carp rigs, Texas rigs, Caralina rigs, and fly teasers, to name a few. I keep them all organized with the Bass Pro Shops Tackle Binders.

Bass Pro Shops Tackle Binders

The Bass Pro Shops Tackle Binder comes in three sizes: 7″ x 6″, 7″ x 9″, and 8″x10″. I prefer the 7″ x 6″ size. It comes with 10 PVC-reinforced resealable binder bags. I order two at a time along with a set of a set of 10 extra bags. I insert 5 extra bags into each tackle binder. Why? I target trophy fish. I never use the same leader for more than one fish— particularly toothy predators.

The Bass Pro Shops Tackle Binder is cost effective and functions wells. I have yet to run out of leaders during a fishing trip! 😉

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DIY Kayak Paddle Lanyard

When I am kayak fishing in freshwater or saltwater, I tend to rest my paddle on my lap when I am re-rigging, changing presentations, casting, or fighting a fish. I have never lost my paddle! Why?

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There are some fancy kayak paddle lanyards on the market. But, I trust my paddle with one of my custom DIY lanyards. I secure one end of my lanyard to my P.F.D. via carabiner and the other end of the lanyard to my paddle using a simple loop made from two zip lock ties and a 5″ segment of vinyl tubing. This loop is will not corrode. You can leave the zip ties exposed or cover them with black electrical tape.

Paddles are expensive. Lanyards (DIY or commercial) are inexpensive. Paddling back to the access ramp while your friend “hand paddles”, priceless! 😉

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