Chris Johnston’s favorite baitcaster and rod
See Chris Johnston’s Daiwa Tatula casting reel and rod combo for jerkbaits and more.
Gear Review: Lew’s Mark Zona Spinning Rods
WHAT IS IT? Lew’s Mark Zona Spinning Rods WHAT SETS IT APART? He’s not only the host of Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show and The Bassmasters on FS1, Mark Zona’s also a...
Cory Johnston’s spinning rig for St. Lawrence River
Cory Johnston’s show-and-tell of his Daiwa Tatula spinning reel and rod for fishing on the St. Lawrence River.
Gear Review: Shimano World Pop 69F
WHAT IS IT? Shimano World Pop 69F WHAT SETS IT APART? The Shimano World Minnow created waves last year when introduced, and now the Shimano World Pop 69F comes next,...
Sneak Peek: Berkley Money Badger
The Frittside. The Squarebull. The Dredger. Those are just a few of the successful crankbaits designed and sold over the years by Berkley. This year at ICAST, Berkley will be...
Sneak Peek: Fenwick Elite Bass Rods
As a certified tackle junkie and former manager of a popular tackle store in central Arkansas, I have always looked forward to ICAST. There’s always certain level of excitement that...
Gear Review: Plano EDGE Frog Box
WHAT IS IT? Plano EDGE Frog Box WHAT SETS IT APART? Gone are the days of jumbled up, dry-rotted rubber baits that result in unusable frogs. The best frogs have...
Sneak Peek: Berkley Slobberknocker
Serious anglers anxiously await the month of July, when tackle manufacturers traditionally debut new products for the coming year at the ICAST trade show. This year it’s in mid-July, and...
Gear Review: Gill Pro Expedition Shorts
WHAT IS IT? Gill Pro Expedition Shorts WHAT SETS IT APART? Tracing its heritage back to founder Nick Gill’s sailing passion, the company has cranked out performance driven clothing and...
Gear Review: Hobie Hank Cherry Bluefin Sunglasses
WHAT IS IT? Hobie Hank Cherry Bluefin Sunglasses What sets it apart? Hobie Eyewear’s new Bluefin model is part of the Hank Cherry Champion Series, which respectfully nods to the...