Product Reviews

Capt. Craig Cantelmo of Van Staal Reels shows off the brand-new size 50 VR spinning reel from Van Staal in The Fisherman’s New Product Showcase sponsored by Trophy Tackle.

When it comes to braided lines, there are many choices out there, and every year it seems manufacturers find ways to make an already good product, even better. That is certainly the case with Daiwa’s J-Braid lines.

See the latest new offerings from Yo-Zuri including the new through-wired High Speed Vibe and Hydro Minnow LC featured this week in The Fisherman’s New Product Showcase sponsored by Trophy Tackle.

Yo-Zuri’s Mag Darter has made its mark as a solid fish catching tool for scores of surfcasters and also those who prefer to do their casting from the deck of a boat.

Dedicated fluke, striped bass and blackfish hunters may be interested in learning what’s new in the coming days and weeks from both SPRO and Gamakatsu in our New Product Showcase presented by Trophy Tackle

With 13 seals and all aluminum body, the new Tsunami Guard featured this week in our New Product Showcase will make an ideal all-purpose spinning option for kayak anglers at just $69.95.

Costa Del Mar earns yet another "Best of Show" award at ICAST 2017 for their new Sunrise Silver lenses; in our New Product Showcase presented by Trophy Tackle, Costa’s Mike Holiday explains why these high-contrast sight fishing lenses may help you find and land more fish.

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.

Salt Life’s product line includes T-shirts, board shorts, hats, shoes, etc., but the one “must have” item for every angler is a good pair of polarized sunglasses – and Salt Life delivers. Salt Life offers literally dozens of styles of sunglasses, in different colors and lenses for both male and female anglers.

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.

I got some firsthand experience with one of the latest 100% Truth reels to hit the market earlier this season, the mighty mite SS (Small Star), which is sure to change your mind about star drags versus lever drags for high speed, big fish and coastal jigging applications.

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

The beauty of the proven bucktail jig is that it is almost equally as effective at catching targeted gamefish species from the surface, at mid depths and down to the bottom. Peace Token’s new patent-pending Fishfinder Bucktail Jig is a totally new spin on this time-honored favorite.

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.

Cuda brand snips, pliers and wire cutters have been making a big splash over the past few seasons, with more innovative products being introduced in the coming months. The Cuda brand was designed with the strength, power and agility of the Barracuda.

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.