Perch is a main food source for many species in the Northern States and Canadian lakes. Live Target has released a new perch jerkbait that will drive these fish crazy.
Live Target has taken their award-winning soft-bodied frogs to the next level by adding more sizes and colors.
Kelly Jordon has released a new prop bait with Lucky Craft. The Kelly J Jr. is a smaller version of the Kelly J top water plug and includes more colors.
This field mouse bait from Live Target is incredibly detailed with amazingly life-like action that's sure to catch you a ton of big fish.
For less than $100, you could own a Shimano Clarus: a technique-specific line of rods built with IM-8 technology.
The Shimano Stradic spinning reel allows you to cast further and retrieve your line faster. Pair this reel with the newly designed, technique-specific Shimano Crucial fishing rod and you can land more fish than ever before.
This grub from PowerTeam Lures displaces so much water that bass will think it's an injured baitfish.
The Shimano Dryfender rain jacket will not only keep the water out, but keep you cool in even the muggiest of Alabama's thunderstorms thanks to its lightweight design.
The Shimano Clarus line of rods are not only affordable but designed specifically for whatever fishing technique you desire.
These Live Target crankbaits, the Crawfish and Square Bill Bluegill, have life-like colors and actions that are sure to tempt some bass to strike.
This versatile lure has the characteristics of a square bill crankbait, wakebait, and swimbait.
Kevin VanDam talks about the KVD 1.0 - a smaller addition to the KVD line of square bill crankbaits - and and the Strike King 3XD. Both crankbaits are small in profile, perfect for when the bite is tough.
When walleye anglers got tired of losing jerkbaits to hang ups in the timber they switched to this bass angler favorite.
JP had the chance to design his own bait with Power Team Lures and they came up with the Hammer Shad! This bait is very versatile and displaces a lot of water.
The new Shimano Sustain casts beautifully is durable and has a kickstand! This addition is great for preventing accidental openings of your bail and creating a mess on your boat.
This hook from Trokar comes in a variety of sizes and can be used for just about anything from fishing streams and rivers for trout to drop shotting bass or even targeting king salmon up in Alaska.
Fred Roumbanis talks about the improvements Gamakatsu has made to their hooks so angler can fish heavy cover without getting caught up in the thick stuff
JP talks about the benefits to using the new Conviction Craw from PowerTeam Lures including the powerful scent and the rigging possibilities.
Dave Earley gives tips on modifying a jointed lure to increase hook ups while targeting salmon.
Skeet Reese designed this new soft plastic from Berkley called the Wide Load. There is nothing quite like this little creature bait out there so it will be great to fish in areas that see a lot of pressure. As an added bonus it is very versatile and can be fished a number of ways.
Russ Lane talks about the new Sprow Big Daddy that he helped design. This crankbait is designed to have a rolling action that displaces a lot of water but moves through the water easily enough that you can fish it all day.
This crankbait has been a few years in the making but the wait was worth it! The thickness of the shell gives it great castibility.
One year after Duckett came out with the Micro Magic they have came out with a new series of rods that are a little bit lighter and a little more sensitive with input from pro anglers to raise the bar again.
JP talks about the importance of using the right gear for the right job while bass fishing in clear conditions and offers tips on rigging soft plastic crayfish.
Bob Foran named this simple, strong, knot for joining a braid line to a monofilament leader after himself.
When selecting fishing gear, you always need to keep in mind the species you will be targeting and how you will be fishing for that species. You also need to know where you intend on fishing, and whether it is freshwater or saltwater.
In general, saltwater fishing gear will cost more than freshwater gear. This is because the fish are generally a lot larger so they need much stronger rods, lines and reels. Also, the gear needs to be able to withstand corrosion caused by saltwater.
Tuna are some of the biggest monsters in the sea, so if you are going to invest in tuna fishing gear, be sure to try and get the best quality products you can. These fish can way upwards of 700 to 800 lbs and they put up a good fight.
Salmon fishing is often done at sea along the western coast of North America and is especially popular around Alaska. Your salmon fishing gear for marine settings is again, not going to be cheap. Get what you believe will hold up because you don't want to find out on the water that the inexpensive rod you purchased won't stand up to a 40 lbs salmon.
Halibut fishing gear is not quite as expensive as what you need for tuna or shark, but it can get expensive quick. Go with what local anglers are using. No matter what you think you know about halibut fishing gear, it can differ depending on the location so if you are unfamiliar, take the kind advice you're given.
Freshwater fishing gear doesn't need to resist corrosion like saltwater fishing gear, so it is usually less expensive and made from lighter materials.
Different types of fishing gear is used for different species of freshwater fish, and for different method of catching the fish.
Steelhead fishing gear usually consists of a long float rod with a light spinning reel or centerpin reel. The long rod is helpful when fighting the strong fish on light line.
Walleye fishing gear usually consists of medium action 6'-7' spinning rods and 6-10 pound test line. Longer and heavier gear is used when trolling, and shorter and light gear is used when jig fishing.
Pike fishing gear, unlike walleye gear, has to be heavy to haul in these big toothy brutes. Heavy power fast action rods are used with baitcasting reels and 20-60 pound test line. Wire or heavy fluorocarbon leaders should be used with fishing for pike to prevent them from biting through the line.
Carp fishing gear usually includes a long heavy rod that helps cast further and fight big carp. Carp spinning reels often include a free-spool switch that allows the fish to take line off the spool with little resistance until the angler is ready to set the hook.
