Gear Review: Northland Tackle Smeltinator
WHAT IS IT? Northland Fishing Smeltinator Jig WHAT SETS IT APART? Designed by Canadian Bryan Gustafson, the Smeltinator gained notoriety in the U.S. after fellow countryman Jeff Gustafson won a...
Gear Reviews
Gear Review: Missile Baits Ike’s Monster Jig
WHAT IS IT? Missile Baits Ike’s Monster Jig WHAT SETS IT APART? For several years, Mike Iaconelli has worked with fellow Elite John Crews of Missile Baits to develop a...
Gear Review: Untamed Tackle Breacher Jig
WHAT IS IT? Untamed Tackle Breacher Jig WHAT SETS IT APART? Heavy cover flipping jigs by broad definition are for fishing in moderately thick cover; they have limitations when it...
Gear Review: Free Fly Latitude Pants
WHAT IS IT? Free Fly Latitude Pants WHAT SETS IT APART? Designed for warm-weather comfort and durability, this technical adventure pant is made with a lightweight, quick-drying material (41% Recycled...
Gear Review: Frogg Toggs Hydro Grip Shoe
WHAT IS IT? Frogg Toggs Hydro Grip Shoe WHAT SETS IT APART? Built with tournament fishermen in mind, the new Frogg Toggs Hydro Grip Shoe (available online Feb. 15, in...
Gear Review: Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Platinum Signature Spinning
WHAT IS IT? Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Platinum Signature Spinning WHAT SETS IT APART? The already popular Platinum Baitcaster now comes in a spinning version with the features you’d...
Gear Review: YETI GoBox Collection
WHAT IS IT? YETI GoBox Collection WHAT SETS IT APART? Here is a YETI-proof collection of rugged and virtually indestructible storage or “load out” boxes that can be customized by...
Gear Review: Fitzgerald Fishing Bryan Schmitt Rods
WHAT IS IT? Fitzgerald Fishing Bryan Schmitt Rods WHAT SETS IT APART? Schmitt’s signature series comprises two casting rods — the 7-foot, 1-inch medium-heavy Swim Jig and the 7-foot, 6-inch...
Gear Review: John Crews ICON Big Bait Rod
WHAT IS IT? Cashion John Crews ICON Big Bait Rod WHAT SETS IT APART? The Cashion John Crews ICON Big Bait Rod is built on a 7-foot, 10-inch moderate-fast, medium-heavy...
Gear Review: 13 Fishing Muse Black II
WHAT IS IT? 13 Fishing Muse Black II WHAT SETS IT APART? The 13 Fishing Muse Black II baitcasting lineup comes in lengths of 6-8 to 8-0. Powers range from...
