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STORM 360GT SEARCHBAIT

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.

ACCURATE VALIANT REELS

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

MAXEL HYBRID REELS

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

SALT LIFE SUNGLASSES

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.

TRUTH SS REEL

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 MOJO JIG RODS

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

PEACE TOKEN BOTTOM EXPLORER JIG

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.

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.