One of the things that we always do this time of year is go through our tackle box to see what, in terms of terminal tackle, needs to be replaced or if there are some new goodies out there that will fill a need that we have that we would like to try. Hooks are always a part of this process as they do get lost, dulled or some other calamity befalls them during the season. [Read more…]
Megabass Pony Gabot Review
December 17, 2013 by ·
Megabass is known for its high quality hard-baits. In particular, I don’t think anyone with a modicum of bass fishing experience has never heard of the Ito Vision 110. The jerkbait that is the measuring stick for this genre of lures. But have you heard of the Megabass Pony Gabot Frog? Yup, another hollow body, topwater frog. The real question is whether or not this bait can live up to the considerably high standards of the Vision. [Read more…]
Jackall Super Eruption Spinnerbait
December 10, 2013 by ·
Jackall Lures has been making quality hard and soft baits for some time. We have reviewed a number of them and have come to appreciate the quality and innovation they bring to the table. However, they haven’t entered the wire bait market until this year with the introduction of the Super Eruption Spinnerbait. [Read more…]
Seaguar Tatsu Fluorocarbon Line
December 4, 2013 by ·
In our last review we eluded to the fact that we were using a new line, at least to us, on the Energy PT. This is the subject of our review. Seaguar’s Tatsu Fluorocarbon line. Granted, we don’t use fluoro’s for the majority of our testing as the cost can be prohibitive but that doesn’t mean we exclude them entirely. [Read more…]
The new Quantum Energy PT Casting reel
November 15, 2013 by ·
In our coverage of ICAST 2013, we mentioned some of the new reels that debuted in Vegas. The subject of our in-depth review today is on the new Quantum Energy PT. This reel was only available in right-hand retrieve but will soon be sold in the left-hand version. If you’ve been with us for a while, you know that we prefer the left-handed models. [Read more…]
ICAST 2013: Baits You May Not See
November 7, 2013 by ·
So we’ve talked a bit about all the new baits, rods, reels, lines and terminal tackle that you’ll be seeing soon on your favorite tackle store’s shelves. But there are a few items that got our attention at ICAST this year that you probably won’t see anywhere including some from names that you already are familiar with.
Let’s start with a couple that we got wind of last year that were still in the development stage and are now going into production. The problem with these first two is that while they are being released, they aren’t going to be available in the U.S. market. [Read more…]
Must Have Gear For Cleaning Fish
October 30, 2013 by ·
99% of the time, I am a catch and release angler.
A few times per year though, I like to take a few home. With trout season upon us, that time is now.
Today, we are going to take a look at a few products that will make cleaning your fish, and yourself, much easier and more enjoyable.
Let’s dive in with the first essential piece of equipment, a place to clean your catch. [Read more…]
ICAST 2013 Crankbaits
August 8, 2013 by ·
ICAST 2013 has now come and gone and we haven’t had much time to just sit down and sort through all the information that we got while we were there. This year we thought that, as opposed to giving you a laundry list of new offerings, we would instead focus on those products that caught our attention more than any others as well as showing you some new baits that are available, just not in our market!
ICAST 2013 Spinnerbaits
July 29, 2013 by ·
In the world of fishing the spinnerbait has consistently been used in a host of conditions to put fish in the boat. Spinnerbaits, like most other classes of lures have undergone lots of changes over the years which has made them more versatile in general with design adaptations that have expanded their use to specific applications that would have been unheard of when I had no grey hair! [Read more…]
ICAST 2013 Reels and Rods
July 24, 2013 by ·
When you go to ICAST you will inevitably find yourself looking at rods and reels. This year there are so many new or redesigned products, it would take a month of Sundays to give them all their due so we are again going to focus on those that really caught our attention and give you the reasons why.