Guiding You In Your Quest For More And Bigger Fish
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 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]
In the past, we’ve detailed out our preparations for trout season. As it is getting later in the year, we start looking ahead.
That time is now upon us so, as usual, I got out the tackle box devoted to trout lures with the idea of taking inventory to see what I needed for the season.
If you’re anything like us, you would rather cast with a lure all day and get skunked, as opposed to employing the old bait and wait method. [Read more…]
It is that time of year again. The fall is here, and more than just the leaves are changing. This can be some of the best fishing of the year as well as testing the anglers ability to adapt to quickly changing conditions.
So we’re going to give you our short list of those products that we always have tied on to begin our day on the water. [Read more…]
We’ve talked about how effective square-billed, shallow running crankbaits can be this time of year. We have been testing one that debuted at this year’s ICAST— the Jackall Aska SR Crankbait.
The 60 has been available for a while now, but is joined by both a smaller 50 as well as a larger 70 series.
For our review today, we are going to look specifically at the Aska 50 SR. This little guy has proven to be an ideal bait for pressured fish. It isn’t too large to make them wary, and employs a different action than the majority of baits in this category. [Read more…]
Two things to get us started.
First, this is a long post, 1,022 words to be exact, but it will be worth it.
Second, I absolutely realize that the headline makes it sound like some crazy, infomercial snake oil designed to help you part with some of your hard earned cash—but it isn’t.
I am not talking about some magical bait or attractant, or some crazy new technique making the rounds on the professional tournaments. I am talking about a simple, time tested principle.
Pareto’s Principle, to be exact. [Read more…]
If you enjoy your frog fishing like we do, then you have probably tried every frog out there except for possibly one—the Jackall Iobee Frog. We first got wind of this product a while ago, but didn’t actually start fishing it until this summer.
Jackall is known, rightly so, for their innovative premium hard baits as well as very effective soft plastics. Everything that we have fished from them has been top-notch in design, quality and performance. With this history, we just had to give the Iobee Frog a shot.
Like their other products, this one did not disappoint. We were blown away by how effective this bait is, and know that you will be too. Make sure to check out our Facebook page for some pictures of fish who decided to eat this thing whole!
Now, to the review… [Read more…]
How much is the average cost of lures in your box? Meaning, if you added them all up, and divided by the number of baits, what is that number?
Most people probably don’t know (and I’m pretty sure I don’t!), but an educated guess after looking at one of my more average boxes is around $7.00. The industry has changed dramatically over the last 20 years, and while there are certainly companies just looking to boost profit margins, there are good reasons for spending a bit more.
First though, let’s jump in the time machine… [Read more…]
I hope everyone has had a great week, and has a big weekend planned. Hopefully you are able to get out on the water, and do some fishing.
I was playing around creating a meme the other day, and wanted to share it with you. I’m pretty sure anyone who fly fishes can relate. Nonetheless, don’t get the haters get you down—keep fishing. [Read more…]
One of the new line of lures that caught our attention at ICAST was Livingston Lures. These folks produce a series of hard baits that utilize some interesting technologies. They feature rattle chambers in conjunction with LED lights and electronic croaking sounds built into the lure.
You might be asking yourself if having all of this going on in a single lure is a good idea. Don’t forget that KVD used the Hydrowave unit to help him win his last classic and that the idea of transmitting baitfish sounds into the water has proven itself in the past. So now you’re wondering what is the source of the sound, and how does it work? For that, we’re going to have to give you a little background. [Read more…]
Berkley has been coming out with new baits to add to their value priced Havoc series every year. By enlisting the services of some of the biggest names in tournament fishing, the Havoc series continues to be innovative in design while maintaining a very moderate pricing structure for everything in the series.
Possibly one of the most anticipated new baits is the Skeet’s 4” Sick Fish Swimbait. We were able to get a couple of these at ICAST and have been fishing them ever since. [Read more…]
One of the booths at ICAST that we spent some time in was the Jackall booth. We have reviewed the Flickshake worm, their Tungsten Wacky Jighead and the Cross Tail Shad in the past. One of the new products that caught our eye immediately was the Boil Trigger.
The Boil Trigger was displayed both on a shelf and in their tank. The one in the tank was lying kind of on its side as if crippled or dying in a very natural position. So we had to take a closer look especially considering that was mid-July and top-water season was definitely about to get hot!
The Boil Trigger is a 4 inch, 3/8 ounce lure that has two body segments, a cupped mouth, a feathered rear hook, a slim profile and the finishes look top notch. [Read more…]
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