Tackle & Gear Reviews

We’re big believers in adding the element of scent to lures and are always on the look-out for scents that provide clear evidence of being effective.

Launched at this season’s ICAST tackle show and just coming to market as you are reading this, Seaguar’s offering a pair of new next-gen superbraid lines that most coastal anglers will find appealing.

Penn’s new Ally series of saltwater fishing rods consists of an initial launch of 15 diverse models that include a trio of spinners, three live bait, a six-pack of conventional rods and three trolling/standup sticks.

Wiley X is one of the leading manufacturers supplying state-of-the-art sunglasses to a variety of diverse consumers, including the military, police, commercial interests, active outdoor sports enthusiasts and regular folks who just want to look cool. For this week’s product review, we are going to focus on one of the latest additions to the Wiley X “Climate Control” series, the Echo sunglasses.

When Daiwa’s first spinning reel rolled off the assembly line in 1955, it marked the beginning of Yoshio Matsui’s design innovations and high quality; traits that Daiwa has continued to build on for over 50 years. Today, Daiwa makes some of the finest reels on the market, highlighted by reliability, quality and long-lasting designs.

There is a short list of must-have items for the surf fisherman—rod, reel, pliers, hooks and lures—but once you get past the basic tools of the trade, some “comfort and safety items” as I call them, must be added to the equation.

Boots and fishing boats are as natural a fit as line on a fishing reel. This is especially true if you are out fishing on a cold steel-deck boat in the middle of winter. A good set of fishing boots are mandatory to keep your feet warm and dry, as well as provide some added traction to keep you from slip-sliding down the deck in bouncy seas.

Boots and fishing boats are as natural a fit as line on a fishing reel. This is especially true if you are out fishing on a cold steel-deck boat in the middle of winter. A good set of fishing boots are mandatory to keep your feet warm and dry, as well as provide some added traction to keep you from slip-sliding down the deck in bouncy seas.

Introduced as a next-gen “natural” and biodegradable bait for both fresh- and saltwater, Uncle Josh’s new Meat Baits deserve consideration for a space in your go-to tackle box.

Ande’s new Monster Mono in “Gulfstream” blue is a line that’s born and bred for rough and tumble blue water action.

These rods load& up and recover rapidly while their unique, spring-like action adds noticeable power to every cast.

Based on a unique combination of solvents and waxes, this protective lubricant penetrates metal pores and dissolves minor corrosion while leaving a resilient waxy coating that lasts for months.

Named for the famous shoals north and west of Montauk Point, the Cerebus CNC aluminum bodied reels come in seven different models covering both level wind and open frame formats.

Columbia Sportswear shirts are designed to provide maximum protection and comfort from sun on the water while being fashionable in every setting.

Bimini Bay Outfitter’s Tsunami Airwave Elite surf, spinning and conventional boat rods were designed from the get-go to achieve maximum performance using superbraid fishing lines.

If you take surf fishing seriously, you owe it to yourself to check out these new high-tech, light-weight and powerful rods from CTS.