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MAXIMA ULTRAGREEN MONO LINE

Using the most advanced technology, Maxima manufactures the highest quality braid and monofilament fishing lines and their current lineup includes a variety of IGFA-rated, general purpose, stealthy, hi-vis and fluorocarbon leader monofilament products.

ACME KASTMASTER AND ATOM STRIPER SWIPER

Now that the summer fishing season is in full swing, striper and bluefish fans should consider two classic lures that have not lost any of their magic fish-catching abilities over the years.

EAGLE CLAW TROKAR KAHLE AND LAZER SHARP HOOKS

TroKar hooks take sharpness to a new level, featuring a hook with a geometric triangular point to penetrate faster and easier. All three edges are honed to a surgical sharpness, resulting in a hook that penetrates twice as fast and dramatically improves strike-to-hook-up ratios. Once the sharpness was dialed in, Eagle Claw’s team of pro-fisherman put these hooks to the test in the field.

TSUNAMI AIRWAVE ELITE SURF SERIES

Tsunami, a division of Bimini Bay Outfitters, has developed a solid reputation for producing quality rods at affordable prices, and even more important, rods that are designed to meet the needs of anglers here in the Northeast.

OKUMA METALOID REELS

Okuma has been introducing some way-cool stuff over the past few years for high-end, light tackle saltwater coastal anglers.

POWERPRO MAXCUATRO SUPER BRAID

Introduced earlier this season, Maxcuatro is a next-gen super braid that takes PowerPro’s popular brand of fishing line and raises its game to the next level.

DAIWA BALLISTIC EX MAGSEALED SPINNING REELS

If you’re looking for a moderately priced spinning reel that offers great value and can cover all of your freshwater and inshore saltwater needs, Daiwa’s Ballistic EX series of spinning reels is definitely worth checking out.

SPIDERWIRE STEALTH BLUE CAMO BRAID

Introduced at the ICAST international tackle show back in July, Spiderwire’s Stealth Blue Camo Braid is hitting the tackle shops at just the right time for the fall run.

HUK FOUL-WEATHER APPAREL

HUK gear has made a big splash over the past few years on both the freshwater and saltwater coastal scene and for good reason.

COUSINS TACKLE GBT 70MH-C

A big heave with heavy winds this week reminds us all of the intimidating power of the Mid- and North-Atlantic, not to mention of course the hearty species that make their home here. As we move into the fall (and eventually winter) season, inshore anglers begin turning their attention to the stout inshore tackle, particularly when big tautog at the local wrecks and snags becomes the prime target

MAXIMA BRAID 8

Maxima line has been popular ever since I first started offshore fishing back in the 1970s. They have been in the fishing line manufacturing business for over 60 years, making high-quality monofilaments, leaders and fluorocarbons.

PENN CLASH SPINNING REEL

Penn’s latest entry into the spinning reel market is another winner in more ways than one. Introduced at this year’s International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades Show (ICAST) in Orlando Florida back in July, it was voted Best In Show in the saltwater spinning reel category. The Clash joins its sister reels, the Spinfisher V, Z Series, Conflict and Battle II in providing high quality and value at affordable prices.

HUK PERFORMANCE FISHING GEAR

Huk (pronounced “hook”) has been making major waves in both the saltwater and freshwater pro circuit in recent years for designing, manufacturing and distributing some of the most high-performance fishing apparel in the marketplace.

OKUMA AZORES SPINNING REELS

First introduced at last summer’s ICAST show, Okuma’s new Azores saltwater spinning reels are coming to market just in time for the 2016 season.

SAVAGE GEAR LURES

Savage Gear Lures is well known around international sport fishing circles, but over the past few years has been gradually making a name for itself in the USA.