It’s generally assumed that the intended targets of fishing lines and hooks are, well, fish. It wouldn’t occur to most of us that fishing tackle could impact an owl — especially not a fluffy-headed ...

You can fish with the best fishing reel, latest rod, and premium line, but none of them matter if you’re not using the right hook for the job. Those jobs, of course, range widely. The ideal hook for ...

It’s that time of the year when people have the opportunity to fish for the largest freshwater fish in Wisconsin if not the entire United States, the lake sturgeon. Many Wisconsinites take part in the ...

Galvanised or regular steel hooks will rust in salt water, helping fish survival chances. Photo / 123RF A fisherman from Orewa was surprised when he pulled in a 14kg kingfish off Waiheke Island ...

If you hook a fish properly, and the line doesn’t break, you should eventually catch it. Of course, the angler or crew can make a serious error that results in a ...

, and premium line, but none of them matter if you’re not using the right hook for the job. Those jobs, of course, range widely. The ideal hook for yellow perch will not be the same for smallmouths or ...