Silver bullets: Secret weapons for fishing don’t exist

Fishermen are always looking for that silver bullet -- a secret weapon they believe will help them catch more fish or get the edge over others.

The search often leads to the purchase of big expense items. In the end, many ultimately find out that silver bullets for fishing simply do not exist.

It never hurts to own the best equipment your can afford, but there is no need to break the bank getting there. Fishermen catch fish. Not $500 fishing reels, $300 fishing rods, $30 lures and pretty boats.