What is a Basket Net?

What is a Basket Net?

April 12th, 2018

A Basket Net is any Lucky Strike net that has a flat bottom “basket” shaped mesh on it. The Basket Nets were designed to be like the popular rubber nets, but lighter in weight.

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What does “Tangle Free” mean in your nets?

April 12th, 2018

There are two main types of mesh that have been used in fishing nets for a long time. One is called “Poly” which has a really plastic type feel and the other is “Kuralon” which is more like cotton. The strands of both these mesh types are actually three strands twisted together. Here is an […]

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How do you use a Gang Troll for fishing?

April 12th, 2018

Gang Trolls use a rudder that guides a series of spinning blades on a strong steel wire. Attach your line to the rectangular rudder end of the Gang Troll and then attach a bait to the swivel at the other end of the Gang Troll. There are many different methods and choices of what to […]

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When do you use a Gang Troll for fishing?

April 12th, 2018

Gang Trolls, also known as “Cow Bells” or “Christmas Trees” are commonly used for fishing deeper water for Lake Trout and Salmon. You should have a tough rod and strong line when fishing with Gang Trolls. A Gang Troll will help your lure get down to a deeper depth of water (the heavier the Gang […]

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What is EPQ?

April 12th, 2018

EPQ stands for Elite Photo Quality. It is a four-colour printing process that photo transfers the actual fish scales and colours onto a lure. For over 100 years, lure manufacturers have tried to paint imitation bait patterns. Now Lucky Strike can place the fish’s true patterns and colours on a spoon to appear to prey […]

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