Featured Reviews

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]

B.A.S.S. Announces National Team Championship

Bassmaster-Team-ChampionshipsBirmingham, Ala.- Well, looks like fishing buddies everywhere can rejoice. Yesterday, B.A.S.S. announced the launch of the National Team Championship.

Not only will teams duke it out for the title, but on shining star will punch a pretty big ticket.

“Not only will we crown the national championship team, but we will also provide an opportunity for one outstanding grass-roots fisherman to qualify for the 2015 Bassmaster Classic,” B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin said in a press release.

The Format

The championship will be held in late fall of 2014, with the exact date and locale to be named later.

To qualify, teams will have finish on the top of a qualifying tournament trail.

After qualifying, pairs of anglers will go at it for the team title. Following the team portion of the event, the anglers will be split up, and compete for one coveted spot in the 2015 Classic.

This is sure to be a great addition to the tournament line up, and a great way to get teams across the country some exposure and opportunity to show their stuff on a bit stage.

As a fun bonus, one of the supporting sponsors are our friends at Livingston Lures.

So, if you think your team has what it takes, sign up for a qualifier and get out on the water. You never know, we might be seeing your name on a pretty important leader board in 2015.

See ya on the water…

 

Megabass Pony Gabot Review

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

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

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…]

Happy Thanksgiving!

As y’all know, we don’t like to get political around here. However, we think there are times when looking back is well worth it. So for this Thanksgiving, we thought that you might enjoy seeing the proclamation from George Washington that made Thanksgiving a national holiday. We are going to quote it verbatim and in its entirety.

Happy Thanksgiving from manversusfish.com! [Read more…]

The new Quantum Energy PT Casting reel

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

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

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

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!

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ICAST 2013 Spinnerbaits

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…]