Capt. John's Tips & Tricks
Designing Rip Teezers
How Capt. John designed, tested and built Rip Teezers, from 3D prints to the injection mold.
Designing Rip Teezers
How Capt. John designed, tested and built Rip Teezers, from 3D prints to the injection mold.
The Story of the Super Magnum Meat Head
How Capt. John's 20-year quest to spin whole herring led to the 2007 Super Magnum Meat Head.
The Story of the Super Magnum Meat Head
How Capt. John's 20-year quest to spin whole herring led to the 2007 Super Magnum Meat Head.
Cutting Your Own Herring Strips
Capt. John's step-by-step method for thawing, brining and cutting herring strips, plus 20 meat-fishing snippets.
Cutting Your Own Herring Strips
Capt. John's step-by-step method for thawing, brining and cutting herring strips, plus 20 meat-fishing snippets.
The Rip Teezers Story
Why Capt. John invented Rip Teezers soft-plastic herring strips, and how they did in the 2020 test.
The Rip Teezers Story
Why Capt. John invented Rip Teezers soft-plastic herring strips, and how they did in the 2020 test.
Phat Results: Testing the Skinny Minnie Pattern
A September 2017 test of the new Skinny Minnie (Alewife SUV) pattern turned up a 16.95 lb Coho.
Phat Results: Testing the Skinny Minnie Pattern
A September 2017 test of the new Skinny Minnie (Alewife SUV) pattern turned up a 16.95 lb Coho.