Tackle & Gear Reviews

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.

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.

When it comes to braided lines, there are many choices out there, and every year it seems manufacturers find ways to make an already good product, even better. That is certainly the case with Daiwa’s J-Braid lines.

See the latest new offerings from Yo-Zuri including the new through-wired High Speed Vibe and Hydro Minnow LC featured this week in The Fisherman’s New Product Showcase sponsored by Trophy Tackle.

Yo-Zuri’s Mag Darter has made its mark as a solid fish catching tool for scores of surfcasters and also those who prefer to do their casting from the deck of a boat.

Dedicated fluke, striped bass and blackfish hunters may be interested in learning what’s new in the coming days and weeks from both SPRO and Gamakatsu in our New Product Showcase presented by Trophy Tackle

With 13 seals and all aluminum body, the new Tsunami Guard featured this week in our New Product Showcase will make an ideal all-purpose spinning option for kayak anglers at just $69.95.

Costa Del Mar earns yet another "Best of Show" award at ICAST 2017 for their new Sunrise Silver lenses; in our New Product Showcase presented by Trophy Tackle, Costa’s Mike Holiday explains why these high-contrast sight fishing lenses may help you find and land more fish.

Fuji’s new Corrosion Control (CC) process is a breakthrough in guide performance that provides seven times the corrosion resistance of standard stainless steel.

Light tackle applications for line shy species like bonito and false albacore with tournament pro Blake Smith as he discusses the best braid to fluoro combos from P-LINE; a New Product Showcase from The Fisherman Magazine and Trophy Tackle.

XTRATUF Footwear manufactures a full line of deck boots, deck shoes and water shoes specifically designed for both sport and commercial fishermen.

If you like the new MAXEL Hybrid for light tackle jigging applications, you’re going to love what’s in store for 2018 with the MAXEL Ocean Max Specialty reels. Get a sneak peak at your New Year’s striper reel in our New Product Showcase presented by Trophy Tackle.

I’ve been using Dexter Russell’s standard 8-inch fillet knife for as long as I can remember.