Since we lose 40% of our body heat above the shoulders a good ol stocking cap can fill the bill until warmer weather appears
A level wind device to evenly distribute line on the reel spool during line retrieval (Mark Palmer, from New Bedford, Massachusetts, in 1860) By the end of this period, American-made freshwater and saltwater reels, both single-action and multiplying, made of brass or nickel silver, were available to fisherman all over the country and were being promoted internationally
Skala, an anthropologist working in language revitalization, has taken an interest in making fish skin leather in her spare time
Keep the rod tip high and try to skate the fish across the surface
Float fishing with bait: Octopus hooks are the most reliable choice Drift fishing: Pencil lead setups often pair well with octopus or circle hooks Larger bait presentations: Big river (sickle) hooks can improve hookup rates In most river situations targeting Chinook, a 5/0 octopus hook is the most versatile and consistent option