Product Reviews

Bomber’s new series of Certified Depth trolling lures is the perfect tool for trolling bottom-hugging stripers this fall.

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 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’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.

While the striper bite is really just getting ready to take off on Long Island and throughout New England waters, the action has been hot and heavy along the New Jersey coast this spring.

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.

How many times have you had an angry, toothy fish flailing around at your feet while still attached to a lure with two or even three sets of treble hooks coming painfully close to your legs or hands?

At the top of every angler’s go-to wish list…new fishing rods….

TroKar hooks were first introduced by Eagle Claw back in 2009, with the initial focus on freshwater anglers and their many diverse styles of fishing.

At the top of every angler’s go-to wish list…new polarized shades.

For offshore plugging and jigging, Shimano has just introduced their new Twin Power SW, a reel that provides both power and reliability when battling big game in the toughest conditions

Lamiglas’ Super Surf Series is a perfect example of the rapid improvements being made to surf rods.

Seaguar’s new Threadlock braid is a universally appealing product for saltwater anglers of all types.