Gear Review: Freedom Tackle Ultra Diver
WHAT IS IT? Freedom Tackle Ultra Diver WHAT SETS IT APART? American Baitworks at the ICAST trade show introduced two new bait shapes, the Freedom Tackle Ultra Diver Minnow and...
Gear Reviews
Gear Review: LIVETARGET Live Craw
WHAT IS IT? LIVETARGET Live Craw WHAT SETS IT APART? Bass are triggered by vulnerability and evasion. If a forage species looks like an easy meal, it usually becomes one....
Gear Review: Ugly Stik Ugly Tuff Youth Combo
WHAT IS IT? Ugly Stik Ugly Tuff Youth Combo WHAT SETS IT APART? Ugly Stik owns a well-established tradition with immediate name recognition. You hear the name and you know...
Gear Review: SPRO CJ Smasher
WHAT IS IT? SPRO CJ Smasher Worm WHAT SETS IT APART? Rewind back to the Bassmaster Northern Open at 1000 Islands in 2021. Both Chris and Cory Johnston notched a...
Gear Review: Shimano Armajoint 190SF Flash Boost Swimbait
WHAT IS IT? Shimano Armajoint 190SF Flash Boost Swimbait WHAT SETS IT APART? When it comes to swimbait fishing, a phrase that gets used a lot is “drawing power,” and...
Gear Review: Hobie Mirage Passport R
WHAT IS IT? Hobie Mirage Passport R Series WHAT SETS IT APART? Broadening its lineup with entry-level fishing kayaks that look and feel more like pricier paddle craft, Hobie introduced...
Gear Review: Bajio Roca Sunglasses
WHAT IS IT? Bajio Roca Sunglasses WHAT SETS IT APART? Designed for sight fishing, the Bajio Roca comprises a modern, oversized frame that protects eyes with complete coverage, while reducing...
Gear Review: Huk Waypoint Insulated Jacket
WHAT IS IT? Huk Waypoint Insulated Jacket WHAT SETS IT APART? Most anglers are diligent stewards of natural resources, so keeping trash out of the waterways is second nature. Huk’s...
Gear Review: Mustad Legacy Combo Series
WHAT IS IT? Mustad Legacy Combo Series WHAT SETS IT APART? Continuing to expand its profile in the sport fishing industry, Mustad’s ICAST 2022 introductions included a novel concept aimed...
Gear Review: Spro Outsider Crankbait
WHAT IS IT? SPRO Outsider Crankbait WHAT SETS IT APART? The answer is in the name. There are no internal weights or transfer system inside the body cavity. Instead, the...
