The Electric Revolution: ‘26 Trolling Motor Roundup
“Electric trolling motors are here to stay in our Northeast fishery”
Product Reviews
‘25 New Product Review – Salty Crew Apparel
In our final “New Product Review” video spotlight from the 2025 ICAST Show this past July, we checked in with…
‘25 New Product Review – Toit Pliers
Warren Du toit has a passion for fishing, which is evidenced by our brief stopover visit last summer at the…
How-To: Upgrading Your Steering System
Steering systems have come a long way since the old cable and pulley.
‘25 New Product Review – HUK Apparel for Men and Women
Matt Broderick met up with Brett Brauner at ICAST to dive into Huk’s newest technical and lifestyle offerings. The conversation…
‘25 New Product Review – AFTCO
The Fisherman’s Jenni Ackerman spent a few minutes at the AFTCO booth last summer at ICAST in Orlando, FL talking…
‘25 New Product Review – The Spro/KGB K-Rig
If you’ve been considering taking the leap into the swimbait game, but you’ve let the large size of these baits keep…
‘25 New Product Review – Lure Us In
The Reaper Rig comes to us from Australia and combines the reliable swimming action of a lipped swimming plug with…
‘25 New Product Review – SwivelButtz
Ethan Klawonsky offers a full walk-through of their ingenious adaptation for all ‘in-the-rod-holder’ fishing applications. Swivel Buttz incorporate a locking…
‘25 New Product Review – Gomexus Quick-Release Fish Gripper
While at ICAST we found another option for controlling and releasing hard-pulling saltwater fish (bluefish and stripers in the Northeast)…
‘25 New Product Review – Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Pro
Paul Johnson from Old Town walked us through the latest evolution of Old Town’s proven pedal-driven fishing platform with the…
Outboard Power: What’s New For 2026
For those about to repower, these new for ’26 options rock!
2026 Boat Buyer’s Guide
There are lots of exciting new models hitting the sales floor in 2026, with new techy upgrades and sleek layouts…
‘25 New Product Review – The Extractor Line Cutter
A trip to ICAST comes with opportunities to see things you’ve never seen before and to meet passionate people who…
‘25 New Product Review – XTRATUF DriftTec
XTRATUF used direct angler feedback to shape one of the most innovative water shoes unveiled at ICAST — the all-new…
‘25 New Product Review – 1st Gen Fishing Copperhead
Designed with two copper-plated bb’s molded into the head of the bait, the 1st Gen Fishing Copperhead Bladed Jig is…