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One component of fishing that can make a huge difference in everything from angler fatigue to hook up ratio, having the ability to present a bait properly, casting distance and accuracy as well as myriad other concerns is a good, balanced rod. Yes, the stick you’re using can, depending on which one you’re throwing, either… [Continue Reading]

Daiwa Kage Rod Review

Daiwa introduced their Tatula series of reels several years ago beginning with the original Tatula 100 and 100 Type R. We’ve had every major version update since then including the CT Type R and the SV. We obtained the new Tatula 100 some time last year and have been fishing with it ever since.

There are times when big topwater walking baits are key to getting bites while other situations may call for something a little less boisterous. One bait that you can use that still has a decent length to it but presents itself with more subtlety is the Berkley Drift Walker. This bait comes in ten colors… [Continue Reading]

Dropping Bombs with the Missile Baits Baby D Bomb

September 22, 2014 by ·

IMG_2407We’re going to assume that the vast majority of you have at least experimented with using creature baits at one point or another. Maybe you’ve had some success with them, maybe not. Have you ever tried the Missile Baits Baby D Bomb? If the answer is no, read on …

The Baby D Bomb measures 3.65 inches but seems even smaller than that. It could be that because only a little more than half of that length is taken up by the body, with the rest being the appendages, that it simply looks smaller than its actual length.

 

We have been fishing this bait for the better part of 2014, through all the seasons and are very impressed with what it can do as a stand alone lure as well as being a complement for other lures.

Fishing the Baby is a simple but very effective way to fill your limit with the rigging options being uncomplicated yet varied. [Read more…]

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Chronicle of a “Lifetime Warranty”

September 16, 2014 by ·

IMG_2474I’ve got a question for you. Do you ever wonder if the warranty that came with something that you bought is worth the paper that it’s written on or do you, like we have many times in the past, just replace an item when it goes south without trying to exercise that warranty?

I say this with some conditions. The most important of which is the time elapsed from the original purchase date to when it breaks. If it blows up shortly after I bought it, obviously I’m gonna do what I can to have the company make it right.

But if you have had it for a while, do you figure you got your money’s worth, just let it go and go get another one? I know that I have taken the latter course many times. [Read more…]

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Hitting the Water with the Raid Scatter Frog

September 12, 2014 by ·

IMG_2550We’re going take a little trip across the pond, way across, to show you a product that debuted at ICAST. Produced by Japanese lure maker Raid, the Scatter Frog caught our eye for a number of reasons.

The fact that the convention is always held in July, which is prime top water time in lots of parts of the country, means that our radar is particularly tuned for new top water offerings that have the potential to fill some void in our tackle box. [Read more…]

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Rockin with the Rockport Rattler LunkerMAX Swimbait Hook

September 10, 2014 by ·

We’re always on the lookout for a new piece of terminal tackle that has the makings to up our game in some unique way. The Rockport Rattler LunkerMAX weighted swimbait hook is just such a find.

When we spoke to the folks from Rockport Rattler, they said that for the time being, the LunkerMAX will be offered in three hook sizes – 3/0, 5/0, and 7/0 with three weights – 1/16, 1/8, and 1/4. [Read more…]

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Crashin the party with the Booyah Poppin Pad Crasher Frog

September 5, 2014 by ·

So here it is, the depth of summer with all the heat that comes with that and you’re looking at doing some frog fishin’. You’re throwing your best ribbit at ‘em but they just don’t seem to want it. Maybe its time to toss something with a little different take on the old hollow body frog, something that makes a little bit more noise? [Read more…]

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Through the Lens of the Vicious Vision Sunglasses

September 3, 2014 by ·

There has been an explosion of new optics in the last few years with entry’s coming from all sources, including but not limited too, companies that have made a name for themselves building other equipment for anglers.

At ICAST 2013 Vicious debuted their Vicious Vision line of sunglasses aimed specifically at the angler. [Read more…]

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Shredding with the new Sebile Action First Flat Belly Walker

August 29, 2014 by ·

Top-water bassin’ is just one of those things that flat out gets your heart pumpin’! One of the lures that allows the angler to cover a lot of water and make long casts is a walk-the-dog style bait. We’ve been fishing the new Sebile Action First Flat Belly Walker since we got back from ICAST.

This lure carries the moniker, “Action First”, to fit within Patrick Sebile’s latest family of offerings. They all have one thing in common, they were created to be cost effective to the angler. The Flat Belly Walker is no exception as it is expected to retail for about $8. [Read more…]

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Missile Baits Shockwave Review

August 27, 2014 by ·

There is a reason we are fond of fishing soft plastic swimbaits. It’s not a secret, these things catch fish. When a new one comes out, we’re always ready to give it a whirl around some of our favorite lakes to see how it stacks up against proven performers.

The Missile Baits Shockwave was designed by John Crew’s who has a history of coming up with lures that produce fish. So how would his take on a proven genre differ from so many established baits? [Read more…]

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Greg Hackney Takes Home the Trophy at Cayuga Lake

August 25, 2014 by ·

Greg-Hackney-Wins-at-CayugaUnion Springs, NY– Don’t look now, but Greg Hackney is quietly putting together a list of accolades that are making the tournament fishing world stand up and take notice.

With his dominating win at Cayuga Lake, Hackney has now put 2 Elite Series trophies on his mantle. Sitting next to them, is the 2009 Forest Wood Cup.

Oh, and he’s still holding onto the lead for Angler of the Year. Winning over the weekend will likely make him a double qualifier for the 2015 Bassmaster Classic. [Read more…]

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Gamakatsu Finesse Tournament Snap

August 21, 2014 by ·

We’ve had several comments and questions regarding some of our choices in terminal tackle. The one that we’re going to address today is about snaps. A bunch of y’all have noticed that we use these on a regular basis which is completely accurate. [Read more…]

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