It's always great when you can adapt your fishing gear. But there may be times when it is a bad idea. Creating a sub-optimal rod and reel combination can drastically affect your catch rate. An...

How important is it to choose the right type of fishing line? In short. Very. Your line is literally your only link between you and the fish of your dreams. If it breaks, you've literally lost the...

Shopping for a new spinning reel? Easy, right? Wrong! Aside from a huge selection of different reel types, you’ll also find a whole host of spinning reel sizes! Which one is best for...

Here at Bonfirebob, we tirelessly seek to answer the seriously important questions about life and the universe. With a particular emphasis on fishing. In this article, we take a look at the...

All rods are pretty much the same, right? Nope! You couldn't paint a masterpiece with a sharpie, could you? The same is true of your fishing. To get the best results, you've got to have the right...

We’re about to get into some deep water. And if you’re fly fishing, that means you’d better have the right protection, otherwise you’re going to get a soaking. When it comes to angling in...