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Alan Bulmer, Fishing History, Fly Fishing, Lure Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Spin Fishing, Technical

LA LIGNE LATERALE – LE SIXIEME SENS DES POISSONS

LA LIGNE LATÉRALE – LE SIXIÈME SENS DES POISSONS Par Alan Bulmer Traduit de l’anglais par Rémi Lesmerises       Image principale: Sullivan D’Anlou Comme les humains, la plupart des poissons osseux appréhendent le monde qui les entoure à l’aide des cinq sens communs, soit la vue, l’ouïe, le toucher, l’odorat et le goût. Toutefois, ils ont un sixième sens qui nous est inconnu, retrouvé dans une … Continue reading LA LIGNE LATERALE – LE SIXIEME SENS DES POISSONS

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THE FLUOROCARBON MYTH

For several years I’ve had a growing feeling that fluorocarbon monofilament simply does not live up to the marketing hype. It is twice as expensive as nylon monofilament but is it twice as good in terms of performance? The short answer is No and this piece will explain why. Recently I lost a large kingfish from the shore after a torrid 20 minute “no holds barred” … Continue reading THE FLUOROCARBON MYTH

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ROD HANDLES – CORK OR EVA FOAM

Text: Alan Bulmer                        Lead image: Mark Hoffman Rod handles – Which is better Cork or EVA foam and why? The two main materials used in the fishing rod handles are cork and EVA foam (also called Duplon). Each material has its advantages and disadvantages but which is better? Cork handles tend to be lighter than foam ones and also maintain residual heat in cooler temperatures. … Continue reading ROD HANDLES – CORK OR EVA FOAM

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