You’ve been looking at this date on your calendar for weeks, if not months: the point at which cold temperatures will finally give way to Spring weather, and you’ll be able to head out to the pond for your first bout of fishing. And then, on that blessed morning, it strikes you: You should have set a date to go to the outdoor outfitters for some new supplies. But is that necessary? Your rod seems to be in good shape, you’ve still got a nice collection of lures and hooks… but what about your line? Is it safe to use...

We, as a culture, love competitions. It’s not enough that both a Lamborghini and a similarly priced Ferrari both offer 600 horsepower. We need to know the top speed for both. Therefore the testers at Motor Trend bring them out to a track and confirm that the Ferrari can go 208, where the Lamborghini maxes out at 205. Auto fanatics nod approvingly and concur that Ferrari is obviously the better product. I don’t know about you, but I’m not likely to notice a .98 percent difference in performance, especially when it’s occurring at those stomach-churning speeds. Which brings us to...

If you read the TYEPRO blog frequently, you know that we’re big fans of the improved clinch knot. In fact, if you read any fishing publication, you’ll find that there are a lot of people who are fans of the improved clinch knot. The existence of this knot inherently invites a few questions. Is there a “regular” clinch knot? Assuming there is, what’s the difference between it and the improved version? There is a “regular” clinch knot and as you might guess, it’s easier to tie than the improved clinch knot. The best way to define the difference between the...

Snowstorms in the Northeast reminded those of us in warmer climates that Winter hasn’t ended yet. But of course, that fact doesn’t have much impact on some intrepid anglers. We’re willing to bet that there were at least a few New York fishing enthusiasts who looked outside as feet of snow fell from the heavens and thought “I think I’ll be able to get out today.” Our first bit of advice for those who will be hitting the frozen pond or icy creek to fish this month: Be safe. Don’t challenge Mother Nature when she decides that living things should...

Hopefully you’re a follower of the TYEPRO Facebook Page, as there are few better ways to get updates on new content than checking out our social media hub. We also like to pepper that page with a smattering of interesting news stories from around the angling world that we think will tickle your fancy. If you’ve fallen behind on those morsels, don’t worry: We’ve chosen three of our favorite posts from the past month and included them in this blog entry so you can catch up quickly. This month we’ve got posts that are cute (the friendship between a diver...