Dockline Blog

Balloons at a birthday party are super fun, especially the helium-filled Mylar kind. You can see them every weekend in countless backyards, city parks and neighborhood swimming pools proclaiming, “I’m 5!” or “Over the Hill …” and the images are ...

Striped bass are native to areas along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. While they're anadromous fish, meaning they live most of their lives in saltwater and enter freshwater bodies to spawn, they've been stocked in inland freshwater reservoirs across the ...

The wide-eyed, nearly catatonic stare is unmistakable. An angler, trying to make sense of a retail hook selection, is clearly overwhelmed with more options than they can process. Mercury Pro Team member Mark Zona sees this all the time. In ...

The life of a professional tournament angler is fascinating. It looks pretty cool from the outside looking in, like the rodeo cowboy traveling from town to town following their passion and the promise of glory. Pro anglers see the country, ...

When we share close quarters with others, our actions can have immediate consequences. Nowhere is that more apparent than in a marina. Whether you’re new to the boating lifestyle or a longtime boater who might benefit from a gentle etiquette ...

Electronics are crucial components to an angler’s success, and they also can serve as practical navigation tools. While “electronics” is a broad term that can mean many different things, the most common form is sonar. Sonar is a system that ...

When it comes to making accurate fishing presentations, line-counter reels can be a big help in many situations. Line counters tell you how much line is out from the reel to the lure, which is important anytime duplicating a successful ...

If you’re a fan of the Friday night fish fry, it’s very likely you’re familiar with yellow perch. This freshwater favorite might just be the ultimate fish for frying. That’s because its small fillets are tender and delicate, with a ...

The trusty Palomar knot. It’s been around forever, and most anglers know how to tie it. After all, it is relatively simple to learn and can be tied quickly. By popular opinion and proven through knot strength tests over the ...