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Angler using Leader Eater Max to spool retrieved fishing line streamside with waterfall
The Best Way to Pack Out Fishing Line on the Water
Packing out fishing line doesn't have to be complicated. Here's the system that actually works on the water — and the gear that makes it effortless. Read more...
Leader Eater Max fishing line collection tool on a rock in front of a mountain waterfall
How to Retrieve a Snagged Hook (Without Losing Your Rig or Leaving a Mess)
Most snags are retrievable with the right technique. Learn how to work hooks free without breaking off — and how to pack out line cleanly when you can't. Read more...
Angler holding the Leader Eater Max fishing line collection tool streamside with a waterfall in the background
How to Remove Fishing Line from Docks and Trees
Tangled line on docks and trees is one of fishing's most overlooked hazards. Here's how to remove it safely and pack it out properly — every time. Read more...
Leader Eater Max clipped to waders on a clear mountain stream, ready for a day of conservation fishing
The Angler's Guide to Clean Water Conservation
A practical guide for conservation-minded anglers who want to move beyond awareness and into action — from packing out fishing line to getting involved in your local watershed. Read more...
Angler feeding leader line into the Leader Eater Mini while fly fishing
How to Retrieve Leader Line While Fly Fishing (Without Losing It)
Retrieving leader line starts before you make the cut. Here's the simple system that makes containing tippet and leader material automatic on every trip. Read more...
Angler in the field holding the Leader Eater Mini, ready to pack out fishing line
Leave No Trace Tips for Anglers: How to Fish Clean and Fish Proud
Leave No Trace principles apply on the water too. Here's how conservation-minded anglers fish clean, handle fish right, and leave every waterway better than they found it. Read more...
Angler feeding discarded leader line into the Leader Eater Max to keep waterways clean
Why Discarded Fishing Line Harms Waterways (And What You Can Do About It)
Discarded fishing line takes 600 years to decompose, entangles wildlife, and breaks into microplastics. Here's what's really at stake — and the simple habit that fixes it. Read more...
Angler using the Leader Eater Mini to deposit fishing line into a fishing line recycling bin in the field
How to Pack Out Fishing Line (and Why Every Angler Should)
A practical, no-excuses guide to packing out fishing line every time you hit the water — plus the gear that makes the habit stick. Read more...