Build a flounder light with an all aluminum body and a custom 3D-printed wrist cuff to eliminate fatigue on long wades.

Protect hunting and fishing gear with a rugged all-weather storage system built for hauling, organizing, and travel.

Keep Fishbites, Fish Gum, and surf gear ready for next season with simple storage and winterization tips.

Use a Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener to touch up dull hooks after a hard season of freshwater or surf fishing.

Replace a Scotty 241 base with a YakAttack Mighty Mount Switch for a cleaner, more versatile kayak rigging point.

Build a strong aluminum surf fishing sand spike without welding, using simple parts that can handle rough water.

Weld kayak carrier J-hooks onto a utility trailer so kayaks ride securely without taking up valuable cargo space.

Build a rugged fishing rod carrier that protects rods and makes long road trips or cross-country travel easier.

Mold a simple PVC sheath that protects your bait knife from saltwater, damage, and loose storage in your gear.

Pour your own lead sinkers and jigs to save money, customize tackle, and make better use of old lead.

Build a custom tying jig that helps create cleaner, more reliable double dropper rigs for surf fishing.

Build a cheap 3D-printed lure turner that uses a microwave motor to cure epoxy evenly on custom crankbaits.

Build a rotating lure stand for curing epoxy in sunlight or UV light while keeping finishes smooth and drip-free.

Add a cheap drain plug to problem areas on a kayak or Bass Buster so trapped water can finally drain out.

Add kayak track mounts for a fish finder, battery box, and crateless rod holders without overcomplicating the setup.

Replace factory, flush-mount rod holders with an option sturdy enough to troll under any condition...

Catch more fish during the Texas sand bass run by pouring your own custom flutter jigs designed for the perfect action...

Turn a garage sale cooler into a budget pier or catfishing cart that hauls rods, tackle, bait, and gear.

Make a tough aluminum surf fishing sand spike built to hold rods securely against heavy pull and rough water.

Build a bright flounder gigging light that illuminates the bottom and helps spot fish in shallow water.

Build a cheap, stowable flounder gig that assembles easily and works well for shallow-water gigging trips.

Make your own pompano float hooks with a simple technique that adds color, lift, and visibility in the surf.

Learn how I converted a Harbor Freight aluminum cargo carrier into a bombproof, hitch-mounted surf and pier fishing cart.

A practical review of the DRAGONtail Kaida tenkara rod for creek fishing, backpacking, and trips with kids.

Add practical tackle storage to a pier or surf fishing cart so gear stays organized, visible, and easy to reach.

Replace worn kayak shock cord rigging to restore stretch, secure loose gear, and refresh an older fishing kayak.

Repair oyster rash, gouges, and rust stains on a rotomolded polyethylene kayak before adding new fishing upgrades.

Build a lightweight battery box for recharging your electronics and running your fish finder on the kayak...

Paint custom lure patterns that stand out in the water and give fish something different to react to.

Upgrade your compact surf setup into an organized beach machine by overhauling your Fish-N-Mate Jr...

Build a simple ghost shrimp pump from hardware store parts to collect bait quickly before a surf fishing trip.

Build a simple cup turner that rotates freshly epoxied fishing lures so they cure evenly without sagging.

Build a simple three-rod holder for a pickup truck bed to keep fishing rods organized, secure, and ready to go.