Tag: Handliner’s Handbook

2017-03-13

Full Moon Fishing

The solunar calendar prove right again. The European nightcrawlers from TheWormDude.com have worked well for this outing. Also the wooden Cuban yoyo fits in nicely. Donate on Patreon. Get a reward: https://www.patreon.com/blackwarriorlures Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon: Custom Wooden Cuban Yoyos: http://blackwarriorlures.com/product/wooden-cuban-yoyo-fishing-reel/ Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4P7CZS FREE STUFF Three Proven…

2017-03-13

Wooden Cuban Yoyo Fishing Reel

I finally finished this wooden Cuban yoyo. It took two coats of epoxy and three coats of spar varnish, but it’s finished! Donate on Patreon. Get a reward: https://www.patreon.com/blackwarriorlures Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon: Custom Wooden Cuban Yoyos: http://blackwarriorlures.com/product/wooden-cuban-yoyo-fishing-reel/ Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4P7CZS FREE STUFF Three Proven Handline Rigs http://handline.gr8.com…

2017-03-13

Leadcore to Mono Backing | Cuban Yoyo Fishing

This is how I prepare leadcore line for my handline whether I’m securing it to the backing or the shank. Donate on Patreon. Get a reward: https://www.patreon.com/blackwarriorlures Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon: Custom Wooden Cuban Yoyos: http://blackwarriorlures.com/product/wooden-cuban-yoyo-fishing-reel/ Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4P7CZS FREE STUFF Three Proven Handline Rigs http://handline.gr8.com Trifecta of…

2017-03-13

Man Catches 22 Inch Blue Catfish With 8lbs Cuban Yoyo

Yup, With an 8 lbs. leader and a Cuban yoyo handline, I landed a 22 inch blue catfish. It can be done, but you have to be a finesse fisherman. Donate on Patreon. Get a reward: https://www.patreon.com/blackwarriorlures Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon: Custom Wooden Cuban Yoyos: http://blackwarriorlures.com/product/wooden-cuban-yoyo-fishing-reel/ Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon:…

2017-03-13

Walleye-style Rig | Cuban Yoyo Fishing

LESSONS LEARNED: Cuban Yoyo fishing shares a lot in common with Walleye handline fishing. Here’s how to adapt them for simple handlines. Donate on Patreon. Get a reward: https://www.patreon.com/blackwarriorlures Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon: Custom Wooden Cuban Yoyos: http://blackwarriorlures.com/product/wooden-cuban-yoyo-fishing-reel/ Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4P7CZS FREE STUFF Three Proven Handline Rigs http://handline.gr8.com…

2017-02-21

Improved Handline Shock Leaders

LESSONS LEARNED: Here’s an improved, simpler way to make you handline leaders. It’s simpler to double furled the line to form the shock leader and go straight down to your tippet without a taper. Donate on Patreon. Get a reward: https://www.patreon.com/blackwarriorlures Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon: Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4P7CZS…

2017-02-21

Wooden Cuban Yoyos

LESSONS LEARNED: Yes, Cuban yoyos can be made from wood, and were for a long time until modern plastics made them a mass-produced product. If you use softwood, you’ll always have a rough finish. You’ll need to use boat builder’s epoxy and possibly fiberglass to strengthen it, as well as spar varnish for UV protection.…

2017-01-30

Allgood Branch | Damon Strikes Back!

LESSONS LEARNED: Went back to Allgood Branch. Didn’t get stunked! Green flash works well in my waters #8 sprout hooks may be a better fit for me than #10. Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4P7CZS FREE STUFF Three Proven Handline Rigs http://handline.gr8.com Trifecta of Making Horsepower PDF http://blackwarriorlures.com/trifecta Get the free, original…

2017-01-21

Handline Big Cat Rig

LESSONS LEARNED: Here’s how I plan to approach big catfish on the handline. Paternoster rigs work well to keep baits off the river bottom. Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4P7CZS FREE STUFF Three Proven Handline Rigs http://handline.gr8.com Trifecta of Making Horsepower PDF http://blackwarriorlures.com/trifecta Get the free, original “How to Hot Rod Your…

2017-01-21

How to Make Drag Weights

LESSONS LEARNED: Making drag weights is similar to making shark weights. Home Depot’s Cement all is a great way to go because you only have to add water. Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4P7CZS FREE STUFF Three Proven Handline Rigs http://handline.gr8.com Trifecta of Making Horsepower PDF http://blackwarriorlures.com/trifecta Get the free, original “How…

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