Tackle & Gear Reviews

The folks from Tsunami, whose parent company is Bimini Bay, continue to turn out tackle that provides exceptional value for a reasonable price.

Sunglasses are a critical part of every angler’s arsenal regardless of the type of fishing you do. Quality glasses that provide protection from UV rays and harmful glare help protect your eyesight, but are also a valuable tool for spotting fish, baitfish and navigating shallow water areas.

From the very get-go as freshwater plastics first began crossing over into the saltwater arena, anglers have been on the hunt for some of the hottest new baits in the bass and walleye world. Manufacturers as well are in tune with the crossover opportunities, with the folks from Storm probably being at the very forefront of the plastics revolution.

Valiant is part of the new generation of reels focusing on small reels for big fish that are built exclusively for braid.

Maxel’s Hybrid reels offer a high-quality package with superb features for all-round inshore and light-tackle offshore fishing.

In this first installment of The Fisherman’s New Product Showcase, sponsored by Trophy Tackle, Mustad’s Reid McKinstry gives us a first-look at the all-new Big Eye Bucktail and Tog Tamer jigs.

In the second installment of The Fisherman‘s New Product Showcase, sponsored by Trophy Tackle, Ben Secrest of Accurate Fishing Products debuts the BV 600 and 600n reels.

The Fisherman’s New Product Showcase, sponsored by Trophy Tackle, features Rapala’s new X-Rap Mag 40, a "Best of Show" award winner coming soon to a trolling spread near you.

In time for the fall bluefin run and a new season in the Northeast surf, check in with the folks at Okuma.

Next up in The Fisherman’s New Product Showcase, sponsored by Trophy Tackle, a look at the new Shimano Sustain with Northeast angler, Roy Leyva.

Learn what’s new from Engel Coolers in soft pack technology this summer, along with the latest live bait cooler for keeping livies living longer.

St. Croix has really stepped up to meet the demand for tackle specifically designed for vertical jigging technique of fishing.

Join “Crazy” Alberto Knie in the St. Croix booth at ICAST 2017 as we premiere the award-winning Legend Tournament Inshore in The Fisherman’s New Product Showcase, sponsored by Trophy Tackle.

Another Best of Show award winner at ICAST 2017 is the Fireline Ultra 8 braid from Berkley, spotlighted together with the Berkley Pro Spec Hollow Braid in our New Product Showcase sponsored by Trophy Tackle.

Introduced at last July’s ICAST tackle show, two of Owner’s new hook products that should make a big splash with coastal anglers for this season are their heavy duty STX-68 trebles and Dual Dancing Stinger hooks.

Fresh off an introduction at last season’s ICAST tackle show, Mustad is bringing their new Elite Jig Heads to market just in time for the opening of the freshwater and saltwater fishing seasons. Mustad has been in the fish hook business since 1877 and they know a thing or two about hooks, jigs and how to put them to good use. In response to the increasing use of super-braid line and the corresponding advances in rod and reel technology, Mustad has introduced a new Elite Series of jig heads to complement this next-gen gear and tackle new angler demands.