Tackle & Gear Reviews

Part of the Korkers OmniTrax v3.0 sole family, the all-new Triple Threat Soles provide almost endlessly-customizable spike, bar and hex disc traction configurations for the ultimate in grip and footing.

With lighter, faster center console boats now getting in on the offshore action like never before, it was only a matter of time before canyon hunters starting lightening their gear load to match. Essentially, the California-built Boss Valiant 1000 series by Accurate is to the offshore rod what the 300hp four-stroke was to a 26-footer’s transom.

The new Hydro Minnow LC from Yo-Zuri is equally at home casting the shallow-water back bays to the crashing surf to the offshore grounds.

Whether you’re 3-waying a rip for striped bass, drifting the inshore bumps and wrecks for sea bass and fluke, or pitching lures to finicky pelagics, there is a Mustad Big Eye bucktail for the job.

Plano’s zipperless, weather-endurable Z-Series Tackle Backpack is the ideal solution for packing all the gear you need to reach those out of the way surf and shore spots.

The all-new Okuma Surf-8K is an affordable, long-cast spinning reel designed to withstand the rigors of surf fishing.

Our first weekly video installment from ICAST 2018 showcases the winner of the "Best Saltwater Rod" of the season at this year’s international tackle event in Orlando, FL, St. Croix’s Mojo Yak.

The official rules for the The Fisherman’s WATCH AND WIN – ACCURATE FISHING VALIANT BV2-800 REEL giveaway.

Join The Fisherman with Roy Leyva at the 2018 World Fishing & Outdoor Expo in Suffern, NY as Shimano introduces their latest offering for Atlantic Coast surfcasters, the Shimano Ultegra CI4+ 5500 and 14000 XTC.

Cuda’s new Tackle Center is an innovative tool containment system designed to keep important tools organized and within reach.

Weego, innovators of portable jump starters and rechargeable battery packs, has introduced a new line of versatile, multi-purpose batteries to jump start vehicles in every engine size and for every budget.

Added to their line-up of surf-specific products, the all new Shimano Ultegra CI4 XTC reels were designed for long-distance casting applications in the crashing surf of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

The Tsunami Forged Lever Drag Reel features a laundry list of awesome features in a lightweight, precision-machined package designed to handle today’s super braid.

The Saltiga Bay Jigging Reel is designed for a variety of inshore and offshore fishing and jigging applications and heralds the arrival of the next generation in spinning reel design

If you’re in the market for a hot new American-made rod this season you might want to check out the award-winning St. Croix Legend Tournament Inshore (LTI) Series for saltwater spinning and casting.