The Aftco was slightly more difficult to launch than the others. On the plus side, it can fly wet.

You can increase your chances of catching—and not just fishing—whenever you’re out on the water by paying particular attention to one fine detail: Keep as much of your terminal tackle (wires, leaders, swivels, etc.) out of the fish’s view as possible.

Anglers chasing glamour species like sailfish in Florida, mako sharks in California, or monster tuna in New England know this all too well. When one of these predators charges into your spread of live baits to inspect the offerings they will fade off and disappear just as quickly if anything appears out of the ordinary. Fishing kites hoist the tackle out of sight and make your live bait appear…