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Tackle Box Must-Haves: 10 Fishing Accessories to Fix Any Problem on the Water

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a well-stocked tackle box is what saves the day when things go sideways on the water. Beyond the basic hooks, lines, and lures, here are ten must-have accessories that will help you tackle almost any problem, keep you safe, and make your trip way smo...
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knot-tying tools

tying a strong, reliable knot quickly is one of the most frustrating things on the water, especially when your fingers are cold or the light is bad. These gadgets are basically your best friends for making those tricky knots simple and consistent, wh...

 
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The Original TYEPRO is specifically designed to work best with hooks from size 14 up to 5/0, and jigs from 1/64 ounce up to 1/2 ounce. It handles monofilament and fluorocarbon lines between about 2 and 20 pounds, but just a heads-up, it’s not really ...
TYEPRO Original Fishing Knot Tying Tool - Hook & Jig Threader/Tier/Clipper
 
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This tool is basically like having a third and fourth hand, designed to securely hold both your main PE braid line and your leader line (fluorocarbon or monofilament) at constant, perfect tension. The whole thing is made from a high-strength, rust-re...
Daiichi Seiko Knot Assist 2.0 Black for FG Braided Line to Leader Connection F/S
 
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This tool is especially popular with anglers who might struggle with small hooks, poor eyesight, cold weather, or hand dexterity issues, because it basically automates the wrapping part of the knot for you. To use it, you pop your hook into the groov...
OriGlam Quick Fishing Knot Tying Tool for Hooks
 
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It's basically a multi-tool that combines a bunch of essential functions into one compact unit that you can keep clipped right to your vest or bag using the included retractor. The main feature is the line cutter, which has super-sharp, often serrate...
GOMEXUS Sharkbite Fishing Line Cutter with Retractors and Fishing Knot ...
 
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The whole point of the Hook-Eze is to give you a safe and easy way to tie fishing knots, especially those tricky ones like the Improved Clinch Knot or even braid-to-leader connections like the FG Knot. What makes it so popular is that it securely hol...
HOOK-EZE 2023 Fishing Knot Tying Tool, 2 Pack
 
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These gadgets are usually made from aluminum alloy or stainless steel and are designed to make the process of tying small hooks and delicate knots much faster and easier, especially if you have trouble with fine motor skills, like if your fingers are...
2Pcs Metal Fishing Line Knot Tying Tool

Line Spooler

ou know how when you try to spool line by hand, it can get tangled, twisty, or end up being too loose on the reel? A line spooler is the gadget that eliminates all that hassle. It basically holds the bulk spool of fishing line (monofilament, fluoroca...

 
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you are looking for an all-in-one tool that is designed to make the often frustrating job of putting new line on your reel incredibly simple. This type of spooler has a few main selling points all bundled up in one portable package.
Fishing Line Spooler
 
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Stop messing around with pencils and helpers—the Gonex Fishing Line Spooler is the ultimate game-changer for any angler, making the task of loading fresh line easy and twist-free. This brilliant line spooling station system is totally installation-fr...
Gonex Fishing Line Spooler
 
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If you're looking for a clever way to keep your fishing line fresh and perfectly spooled, this Rapala SmartHub Line Spooler is a must-have accessory that fits right into the versatile SmartHub system. It's designed to make spooling both your spinning...
Rapala Smarthub Line Spooler
 
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Tired of those tricky, two-person spooling jobs? Say hello to the ultimate portable fishing line winder, your new favorite travel-friendly fishing tool. This super clever, mini clip-on spooler system is a total game-changer, letting you quickly and e...
Fishing reel quickly wraps fishing line Clipped onto the fishing rod ...
 
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Oh, this is a solid table-top line spooler, and it looks like it's made right here in the USA, which is pretty cool. This Rack and Reel line winder spooling station is built to solve all your line-loading woes, eliminating those annoying bird's nests...
Fishing Line Winder Spooler, Rack and Reel, Line loader, Spool holder, dispenser
 
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You've picked out the Hapyson YH-800 Electric Line Winder again, and it’s truly a next-level tool for any serious angler. This is an electric, high-speed spooling station from Japan that takes the hassle out of changing your line. It features a great...
Hapyson YH-800 Electric Line Winder Fishing Reel Spooler 2 Way Winding Japan
 
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whether you're using a spinning or a baitcasting model. These portable electric winding machines are designed to eliminate the headache of line twist by allowing the line spool to spin freely, which keeps your line loading onto the reel perfectly smo...
Lightweight Fishing Line Winder Spooler Anti-Rust Sturdy Spinning Reel Tool

Hook Sharpener

 
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That Skylety set of four hook sharpeners sounds like a super practical tool for keeping your tackle in top shape, which is essential for a good fishing trip. These are portable, four-inch diamond files, so they are small enough to toss into any tackl...
Skylety 4 Pcs Sports Fishing Hook Sharpener
 
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Query successful The Kraken Bass Fishing Hook Sharpener is a neat, portable tool that's built to keep all your tackle razor-sharp, and it's particularly popular with bass anglers. This handy sharpener features a high-quality 600-grit diamond stone, w...
Kraken Bass Fishing Hook Sharpener - Diamond
 
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This description nails what most anglers look for in a great hook sharpener, focusing on how easily and effectively you can use it right out on the water. A fishing hook file that fits this description is typically a small, slim, and really lightweig...
Aymzbd Fishing Hook Sharpener Ceramic ...
 
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That pen-style sharpener with the 400 mesh diamond grit is a classic, super handy piece of gear for any angler. Since it's diamond-coated with a 400 mesh, that means the grit is on the finer side, making it perfect for putting a truly razor-sharp, re...
SEALFO 400 Mesh Diamond Sharpener Hook File
 
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That "TBPH Portable Outdoor Double Groove Fishing Hook Sharpening Hone" is a mouthful, but it basically describes a fantastic, little workhorse tool for any fishing trip. The key features are all about giving you a complete sharpening solution in a t...
LHPH Portable Outdoor Double Groove Fishing Hook Sharpening Hone New ...