Tackle & Gear Reviews

Judging by the response at this winter’s shows, where The Fisherman raffled off three pairs of Unsinkable Sunglasses at each…

Fuji has long been the standard by which all guides are judged. Their Gunsmoke finish has been around a long time and has become a trademark of high end bass rods due mostly to the premium quality SiC ring.

The new Plano Rustrictor Stowaway tackle boxes are one of those must-have, indispensable angler’s tools.

At ICAST 2019 the folks from Daiwa premiered a whole host of new products for 2019/2020, from new fluoro, to new jigging rods and spinning reels, and brand new upgrades and colors on the popular SP Minnows.

Daiwa’s LT Series of spinning reels includes a trio of models featuring new, lightweight Zaion housing.

Introduced late in 2018, Furuno has raised the bar on multi-function, stand-alone and black box VHF radios with the introduction of their FM4800 and FM4850 radiotelephones.

Back in the “good old days,” saltwater gamefish did not seem to be as leader shy as they are today, especially with the down cycles and added pressures on our coastal fisheries.

Just in case you didn’t know, Maxel Fishing Tackle has been manufacturing high quality big game trolling and deep water jigging reels since 2003. Their experience as sub-contractors producing aluminum parts for some of the biggest names in the fishing business has honed their manufacturing skills and expertise. They specialize in manufacturing quality reels for big game trolling and deep water jigging fishermen who take their sport very seriously and insist on the finest quality at reasonable costs.

Introduced at last summer’s ICAST Fishing Tackle Show, Okuma’s next-gen Azores Blue spinning reels were born and bred for heavy use in the unforgiving coastal saltwater environment.

Smooth – silent – tough. PowerPro Super8Slick V2 is the perfect braided line choice for all your needs.

A spinning reel built to withstand the strongest fish and worst conditions that Mother Nature can throw at it.

In a world of high technology, your eyes are your most valuable asset for fishing and boating.

The Tactically Exploited Reconnaissance Node or TERN is one of our U.S. military’s most technologically advanced drones. Having been in the precision aerospace business for close to 70 years, the folks at Accurate have named many of their American-made reels after formidable military craft like the Valiant, Fury and Dauntless; the name Tern was a perfect fit for their first-ever star drag reel.

Yo-Zuri is proud to announce a new addition to the already highly successful 3D Inshore Series with a new larger version of the 3D Inshore Twitchbait!!

Our first weekly video installment from ICAST 2019 showcases the winner of the "Best Saltwater Rod" of the season at this year’s international tackle event in Orlando, FL, St. Croix’s Avid Surf.