Buying a New Reel: What You Need to Know to Make the Right Choice

Anglers shopping for a new fishing reel are spoiled for choices, and from ultra-high end options like Shimano’s Stella series to the budget-minded Okuma Aria, it’s hard to know what’s important in a new reel other than the price. That’s perfectly understandable given the wide array of styles, sizes, and manufacturers. We’d like to demystify […]

Swapping Your Treble Hooks

Treble hooks work really well on all sorts of baits. From topwater to deep divers, there’s a wide range of baits that treble hooks are ideal for. But how do you know when it’s time to change them? And when it is time, how do you go about changing them? Those are two questions we’re […]

Fear Of Fishing

Participation in fishing has increased rapidly over the last 2-3 years. The COVID Pandemic really got the ball rolling with people looking for outdoor activities that allowed for social distancing. Also, a rise in “farm to table” lifestyle has more people growing their vegetables and hunting/fishing for their meats. Regardless of the reason, more people […]

Keep America Fishing

TackleDirect has partnered with the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) to promote the R3 Initiative to our network of customers and industry partners. What is the R3 Initiative? R3 stands for Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation. TackleDirect supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of effective R3 efforts to increase […]

How Water Clarity Affects Fishing

Last article we discussed how water temperature affects your fishing success. We will now take a look at water clarity and how to fish accordingly. The color of the water changes everything from lure style and color to where the fish will be. By recognizing this and making adjustments, you can increase your chances for […]

Water Temperature

Spring is in the air here at TackleDirect and with the oncoming temperature changes, we thought it might be helpful to discuss water temperature and fishing success. With customers all over the country, the timing of this will be different for each of you, but the general principle will remain the same. Let’s dive into […]

THINKING ABOUT BOOKING A FISHING CHARTER?

At TackleDirect, we service all types of anglers. Many of our customers have been fishing for years, know what they want, gear up for their trip, and head out for another fishing adventure. But what we have seen lately, especially since the pandemic, is an influx of new anglers who are eager to learn, but […]

Spring Bass Fishing

Spring is right around the corner and it is a great time to be a bass angler. No matter where you live, there are plenty of chances to catch bass in the spring. The fish are starting to stir after a long winter, and they are bulking up on food before and after the energy-draining […]

Does Using The Moon Phases Improve Your Fishing?

Moon Phase Fishing Calendars are probably one of the most polarizing topics down at the local tackle and bait shop. Spend some time at TackleDirect and you will find half of the crowd swears by them, while the other half shake their head and lump that logic in with UFOs, Big Foot, and the Lock […]

It’s Time To Go Ice Fishing!

Ice fishing season is here and at TackleDirect we want to make sure all of our customers are as safe as possible while fishing on the “hard water”. Listed below are some ice fishing tips, tricks, and most importantly, safety pointers that you should consider before your next ice fishing adventure. Ice Thickness Probably the […]

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