Author: Willie Rip

I'm Damon, and I design custom fishing tackle here at Black Warrior Lures. I also like military aviation, Star Wars and boat building.

24 Most Valuable Items in a Boating Emergency

I’ve had several emergencies on the water. While I won’t share those stories in detail here, it seemed proper to put together a list of safety items you would need and be ready to use if you got in trouble out there. (These are not in any order of priority.) 1. Life Jacket Wear it.…

How to Rig Your Black Warrior Lures Channel Catfish Float

Black Warrior Lures Stop Knot Rig These floats are all about sensitivity. They are not bait barges. (In fact I probably should make a float called a Bait Barge.) It’s designed to use a bare minimum amount of weight and very light gear so that it can detect even the slightest movement. If you use…

How to Practice Your Catfish Casting

I find an underhanded pitch the most accurate cast when using spinning gear with a long, limber rod. Side-arming it is best for distance as it keeps the rig low over the water, as the main line would not be as effected by the wind as an overhead cast. Practice your casting, folks. More accurate…

Why We Catfish

We love catfish angling. In a world full of bass fishermen and trout fishermen and carp anglers and big, saltwater guys, we stick to our beloved catfish. Channels, blues, flatheads or big ones overseas, it boils down to three reasons we all fish for catfish: Nostalgia Food Gear Nostalgia This is the biggest category. It…

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