Tackle & Gear Reviews

In the second installment of The Fisherman‘s New Product Showcase, sponsored by Trophy Tackle, Ben Secrest of Accurate Fishing Products debuts the BV 600 and 600n reels.

The Fisherman’s New Product Showcase, sponsored by Trophy Tackle, features Rapala’s new X-Rap Mag 40, a "Best of Show" award winner coming soon to a trolling spread near you.

In time for the fall bluefin run and a new season in the Northeast surf, check in with the folks at Okuma.

Next up in The Fisherman’s New Product Showcase, sponsored by Trophy Tackle, a look at the new Shimano Sustain with Northeast angler, Roy Leyva.

Salt Life’s product line includes T-shirts, board shorts, hats, shoes, etc., but the one “must have” item for every angler is a good pair of polarized sunglasses – and Salt Life delivers. Salt Life offers literally dozens of styles of sunglasses, in different colors and lenses for both male and female anglers.

Learn what’s new from Engel Coolers in soft pack technology this summer, along with the latest live bait cooler for keeping livies living longer.

I got some firsthand experience with one of the latest 100% Truth reels to hit the market earlier this season, the mighty mite SS (Small Star), which is sure to change your mind about star drags versus lever drags for high speed, big fish and coastal jigging applications.

St. Croix has really stepped up to meet the demand for tackle specifically designed for vertical jigging technique of fishing.

The beauty of the proven bucktail jig is that it is almost equally as effective at catching targeted gamefish species from the surface, at mid depths and down to the bottom. Peace Token’s new patent-pending Fishfinder Bucktail Jig is a totally new spin on this time-honored favorite.

Join “Crazy” Alberto Knie in the St. Croix booth at ICAST 2017 as we premiere the award-winning Legend Tournament Inshore in The Fisherman’s New Product Showcase, sponsored by Trophy Tackle.

Cuda brand snips, pliers and wire cutters have been making a big splash over the past few seasons, with more innovative products being introduced in the coming months. The Cuda brand was designed with the strength, power and agility of the Barracuda.

Another Best of Show award winner at ICAST 2017 is the Fireline Ultra 8 braid from Berkley, spotlighted together with the Berkley Pro Spec Hollow Braid in our New Product Showcase sponsored by Trophy Tackle.

MadBite is the fishing tools, electronics and accessory division of Eposeidon, Inc. and features an ever-growing array of must-have fishing tools at an affordable price.

The folks from Tsunami, whose parent company is Bimini Bay, continue to turn out tackle that provides exceptional value for a reasonable price.

Similar to recorded history references like B.C. or A.D. given with a particular year, there’s a popular measure of time within the fishing community – B.G. and A.G.

Sunglasses are a critical part of every angler’s arsenal regardless of the type of fishing you do. Quality glasses that provide protection from UV rays and harmful glare help protect your eyesight, but are also a valuable tool for spotting fish, baitfish and navigating shallow water areas.