Gear

JP DeRose talks about the importance of downsizing bait when bass are a little lethargic.

Davis Viehbeck of Rapala Canada shows off the features of the Storm Rockin' Shad, a perfect searchbait for bass and pike.

A rundown of all the new Scotty fishing products on the market.

The Rapala BX Swimmer is a sinking lure designed to imitate a minnow feeding off the bottom, but can also be retrieved at a depth of 4-6 feet.

A look at some of the new features found in the revamped line of Abu Garcia Revo fishing reels.

The Rapala BX Minnow is a twitchbait incorporated with balsa construction to give you that great action, but coated with co-polymer material for durability as well.

A rundown of the features of the new Humminbird 360, a revolutionary radar screen display that changes the way anglers can view the depths below.

Jason Barnucz of Pure Fishing goes over some new Berkley PowerBait products including the Twitchtail Minnow and Power Claw.

Karl Kalonka talks about the features of the new 7'4" Legend Tournament Bass rod and goes over the ideal techniques you can use it for.

The new Fenwick Aetos line of rods has a unique reel seat design that allows you to always detect even the softest of bites.

Here's a look at a couple of Berkley Havoc products new on the market designed by pro angler Skeet Reese: The Sick Fish and the Pit Chunk.

JP DeRose describes the three different kinds of topwater baits for open water, and when and how to best make use of them.

Mark Melnyk explains why polarized sunglasses are one of the most important pieces of fishing gear you can have.

Step-by-step instructions on how to apply finish to your custom rod.

How to install your "tip-tops" to your custom rod.

Scott Gimbert and J.L. Leffler as they walk you through step-by-step instructions on how to find successfully wrap your guides onto your custom rod.

Join Mud Hole rod building professionals Scott Gimbert and J.L. Leffler as they walk you through step-by-step instructions on how to properly prep your guides for wrapping on your custom rod.

Step-by-step instructions on how to install a EVA foam grip to your custom rod.

Join Mud Hole rod building professionals Scott Gimbert and J.L. Leffler as they walk you through step-by-step instructions on how to mount your foregrip, winding check, and butt cap to your custom rod.

Step-by-step instructions on how to mount your own custom reel seat.

Rod building professionals Scott Gimbert and J.L. Leffler as walk you through step-by-step instructions on how to build your own custom handle.

Join Mud Hole rod building professionals Scott Gimbert and J.L. Leffler as they walk you through step-by-step instructions on how to find the spine of your rod blank.

In development for over a year and rigorously tested by rod builders, ProWrap™ thread is available in 80 colors in both Nylon and Color Fast -- in three familiar spool sizes -- 100yd, 1oz. and 4oz.

Excellent for marking blank with guide and thread layout. For white blanks try the red or black options.

Nu-Skin Rod Armor is the best choice to rejuvenate your old, worn out fishing grips. It works on cork, hypalon and cork tape. It also works extremely well on new customized applications.