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.

Join The Fisherman’s Toby Lapinski for an exclusive video tour of what’s new from Shimano and PowerPro with Roy Leyva on the floor of ICAST 2018 in Orlando, FL.

Designed for a wide range of fresh and saltwater applications, Cortland Master Braid™ incorporates Opti-Con™ technology to join the optimum number of bundles of individual gel-spun fibers into a tighter braid structure, providing optimum strength and handling.

Garmin’s Panoptix LiveScope took overall Best of Show honors at the annual ICAST show in Orlando, FL this season and for good reason; in terms of action at the net, this is truly advantage fishermen!

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.

New this fall at your favorite offshore outlet is the sixth generation PENN International reel. Designed and manufactured in the United States, the PENN International VI series is precision machined from high-strength, lightweight, aircraft-grade aluminum at their Philadelphia machining center, the place where it all began 50 years ago.

Maxima’s new Tuna Blue incorporates the proven characteristics of extreme tensile power to land world-class catches, and superb abrasion resistance to protect from razor-sharp teeth

Expanding beyond commercial fishing boots, XTRATUF unveils their awesome new for 2017 crossover boating/fishing/casual footwear line.

Finally. For those who consider their Van Staal the ultimate in a spinning reel, and also spend time chasing inshore gamefish like stripers, false albacore and bluefish here in the Northeast, and bonefish, tarpon, permit and redfish during forays to our south, your reel has arrived.