The latest rod-holder solutions.

It is no secret in anyone’s book that adding more lures to a trolling spread increases its overall fish-attracting appeal by creating the illusion of a large school of fleeing baitfish. Offshore anglers around the state concur that a six-rod spread may suffice under most circumstances, but when conditions permit and variety is on the menu, eight, ten or even twelve lines may be more suitable in your search for drag-screaming action.

Fly-fishermen penetrating further up secluded creeks than ever before are finding success on a consistent basis. With a little ingenuity and sense of adventure, you, too, can get in on this exciting ultra-skinny water fishery.

For anglers of all kinds, knots form the critical link between you and the fish. Without properly tied knots, you are completely wasting your valuable time on the water- and fly-fishermen are not exempt.

Drop a lead-head jig down in the Bahamas, and you’d better be ready for a fight!

“NOW!” That was the last word that angler Mark Maffett heard from me just before he was slammed into the gunnel.