Trigger X is a company that a lot of bass anglers are familiar with and this year they are introducing a few new baits to the their line-up. The first being the Trigger X Finesse Twin Tail Grub. As the name implies this is a twin tail bait with some two color choices that can be used anywhere you would usually use a twin tail grub. The tails on the Trigger X are a little bit longer than some of the other baits in this class which should provide a bit more flapping action. [Read more…]
ICAST 2011: Trigger X
July 22, 2011 by ·
ICAST 2011: Owner Hooks
July 21, 2011 by ·
Owner has been a trusted name in the tackle industry for a lot of years. This year they have debuted a brand new product named the Owner JigRig Weighted Hook. This product uses an elongated weight that is attached to a ring on the hook eye. This ring is not a split ring but rather welded for increased strength. [Read more…]
ICAST 2011: Jewel Baits
July 21, 2011 by ·
Jewel Baits is one of those companies who are constantly tinkering with new products and seemingly finding something new every year to expand their product line. This year is no different in that sense as they introduced two new technique specific offerings.
The Flop Top series will include both a football jig and a flipping jig. These baits will both be available with Trokar hooks or the standard needle point. Both use Jewel’s J Lock Keeper for anchoring your trailer and both utilize their skirt material tied in the Flop Top configuration. These jigs are big, brawny baits that are in their element deep in cover and tied to braid. There will be multiple colors for anglers to choose from when they hit the shelves later this year.
ICAST 2011: ZMan
July 21, 2011 by ·
Z Man continues to produce the “Original Chatterbait” but has added four new colors this year giving them well over twenty in all. This vibrating jig has multiple uses and can be rigged with different trailers to address various fishing situations at multiple depths. Or it can be thrown without anything at all to decrease its profile for picky fish. They all come with their own matching, double tail trailer and are available in several weights. [Read more…]
ICAST 2011: Duckett Fishing
July 21, 2011 by ·
Duckett fishing is a fairly new company, headed by professional angler Boyd Duckett, who introduced their new series of rods called the Duckett White Ice rods. These sticks have a blueish-white color and are all designed by their Pro-Staff. Each pro who worked with the company had input on the power, length, speed of the tip, the number of guides and other properties of the rod or rods they put their name to. [Read more…]
ICAST 2011: Powerteam Lures
July 21, 2011 by ·
Power Team Lures is another fairly new company who have come up with original designs in the soft plastics arena. This year they have added their own attractant to the mix named Power Team Lures Hog Tonic Fish Attractant. [Read more…]
ICAST 2011: VMC
July 21, 2011 by ·
VMC has debuted several new products at this years show including their Pro Series line of jig heads. The first product in this line is the Pro Series Darter Head. This jig head is distinguished by a small “fin” on the bottom of the head that acts as a keel or skeg if you will, that helps the swimming motion run truer and has a built in keeper system for your soft plastic. [Read more…]
ICAST 2011: E21
July 21, 2011 by ·
Most folks associate e21 with Carrot Stix and its bright orange color. This year they are changing that motif as well as the blank construction of the new Wild Black series of rods.
This series of rods uses a 30 ton graphite, is black in color, has the Fuji micro guides with a cork split rear grip, no fore-grip and will retail for about $130.00. There will be several lengths and actions in the new line which should be available in late fall.
ICAST 2011: Hydrowave
July 21, 2011 by ·
We have probably all heard that Kevin VanDam was using the Hydrowave Electronic Feeding Stimulator when he won the Classic this year. For that matter, he was the only angler in that area that was using the Hydrowave. This unit has 6 sound patterns that can be put on a continuous loop or on a delay. [Read more…]
ICAST 2011: Strike King
July 21, 2011 by ·
Strike King is another company that is constantly looking to improve their catalog and for this year they have taken the 5 series crank, added the deep diving bill and created the 5XD. This bait will get down to the 15 foot level while still having the smaller body of the 5 series.
The popular HC (heavy cover) series gets a new size, the 1.0 and they have added some interesting new colors which will be available across the line which includes the new 1.0, the 1.5 and the 2.5. They will all still be available at very competitive prices. [Read more…]