Fishing Gear and Fishing Tackle Reviews

Fishing gear and fishing tackle reviews, tests, and articles including fishing rods, fishing reels, fishing lures, fishing line, kayak fishing equipment, and all other types of new fishing gear is covered, as well as tackle maintenance and proper use.

July 30, 2017
If you remember when Berkley FireLine first hit the market, then you'll probably recall it was one of the first braids to popularize this type of line for use with tactics like light tackle jigging…
July 30, 2017
Penn Fishing Tackle introduced the International VI at the ICAST fishing tackle show, and this reel is sure to be of interest to an awful lot of folks out there. The Penn international series is…
July 25, 2017
Leave it to Yeti - a company that made its mark by taking an age-old product and making it superior - to come up with goodies like the Panga Duffel and the LoadOut Bucket. There are a million and one…
July 20, 2017
HydraPak Hydration Systems Seeker 2 L is a pretty fancy name for what we're gong to call a water bag. Because basically, that's what the Seeker 2 L is. But, as we found while using it on a recent…
July 19, 2017
The fishing tackle industry rolled out its new offerings for the year at the annual ICAST tackle show last week, we were on the scene to gather intel, and you can see our take on the latest and…
July 17, 2017
Last year, one of our favorite new items introduced at the ICAST fishing tackle show was the Shimano Stradic C3000. At the 2017 ICAST show, would they top it? Naturally, we were interested to see…
July 16, 2017
When it comes to the latest and greatest in fishfinders, many get introduced at the ICAST show, where fishing tackle manufacturers show off the models that aren't even on the market yet. And while…
July 16, 2017
Cuda Tools Fillet Knives A recent trip to Florida gave us the chance to do some hands-on testing with a variety of new gear, and since we brought a few fish back to the dock, that included Cuda…
June 17, 2017
By Staff PowerPro Maxcuatro Maxcuatro fishing line offers more strength for the diameter. This braid hit the market last summer, but in the world of fishing line, it’s still the latest and the…
May 23, 2017
You may have noticed that our recent trip to Florida resulted in several gear reviews, including the Okuma Azores spinning reel and the Yo-Zuri 3D Inshore Pencil, and in the videos attached to these…
May 20, 2017
While on a recent trip to Crystal River, Florida we had the chance to extensively test an Okuma Azores Z80 S fishing reel, at the same time as we tested lures like the Yo-Zuri 3D Inshore Pencil. And…
May 13, 2017
On a recent trip to Florida we had the chance to try out a slew of new gear, including the Yo-Zuri 3D Inshore Pencil topwater plug. Although many of the species down there are different, we also…
April 30, 2017
There are a million fishing reel models on the market, but which fishing reel is best? There’s no one answer to that question, because different reels are best for different needs and budgets. That…
April 24, 2017
Anglers looking for a new, moderately-priced but decent quality low-profile casting reel will likely run across the Abu Garcia Revo STX. The is Abu Garcia’s mid-range offering, priced at about $160,…
March 2, 2017
Whether you like trolling, jigging, or chunking, when it comes to offshore fishing you need a reel that's built tough. Really tough. And the number-one reason we like the Penn Torque is because our…
February 24, 2017
Metal jigging spoons are a great way to probe the depths whether you're fishing the wrecks and reefs out of Indian River for black sea bass, or targeting golden tilefish at the edge of the…
February 24, 2017
Tandem rigs are an excellent way to jig deep for suspended fish, like sea trout or stripers in the Chesapeake Bay. They’re also effective when trout school up just off the coast. Wait a sec—we’ve…