Mike Nelson of Academy Sports & Outdoors shows off one of the company’s latest introductions — a rod/reel combo specifically packaged for frog fishing, complete with braided line and two frog styles.
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TH Marine’s Conservation Cull System Gen. 2 features easily operated, fish-friendly clips.
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The Mossy Oak Hydro pattern offers an eye-catching design that helps breakup the angler’s profile in clear conditions.
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The new Power-Pole Gateway provides a wireless connection through which anglers can operate their various boat control elements.
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Lowrance’s newest innovation, set for an official April 1 release, will add an impressive element to the HDS lineup …
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…LiveSight Sonar, which provides real-time views of fish movement with forward and downward facing transducer options.
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Berkley introduced three new Powerbait items designed by two-time Bassmaster Classic champ Jordan Lee.
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A key feature of the new Berkley Powerbait Champ Craw, Minnow and Swimmer is the HD Tru Color finish.
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High-visibility handle grips are instantly recognizable on Abu Garcia’s new Jordan Lee baitcasting and spinning combos.
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Flame Green is the new color for Berkley’s X5 and X9 braids.
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Daiwa displayed a limited edition 60th anniversary Tatula baitcaster.
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The new CA80 by Daiwa packs a lot of quality and functionality into a $99.99 reel.
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Spinning reel fans were checking out Daiwa’s Revros LT, which retails for $49.99.
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Pairing nicely with the 60th anniversary Tatula baitcaster is Daiwa’s 7-3 medium heavy limited edition rod.
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Strike King dropped a new player into the bladed jig category — the Thunder Cricket.
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The new Lew’s P2 Super Pinion design is available in the Tournament Pro and Speed Spool SS reels.
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Humminbird super-charged its Helix units with amazing clarity in the G3N series.
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Accented with a new Pryme 1 sheath, the new Cuda braid snips feature micro-serrated edges.
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A football head design, bait keeper and weed guard distinguish Gene Larew’s Pighead, made for the Ned rig technique.
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Garmin’s new U.S. Lake Vu card offers a relief shading look at what lies beneath the surface.
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Covercraft converts the same heavy-duty Duck Weave fabric used for Carhartt Bibs into a durable seat back organizer.
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Garmin displayed a selection of navigational and communication products, along with multi-functional timepieces.
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The newly introduced Vexus VX20 in crimson red attracted lots of interest.
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That Evinrude E-Tech is one sharp design.
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Check out those sweet new colors for the YETI Ramblers.
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Charcoal gray is the newest release for the YETI Hopper series.
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Costa’s new performance line includes the Tico and Broadbill styles.
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Costa designed a sharp new style for ladies — the Water Woman.
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St. Croix’s lineup expanded with several new models…
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…including the Swim/Frog rod, available in the high-end Legend Series and the moderately priced Mojo Series.
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Both of those new St. Croix Swim/Frog rods are 7-5 medium-heavy extra-fast action designs.
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New from Shimano is the lighter Antares baitcaster in a 70 size.
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An attractive Cryptic Neptune pattern adorns the new WileyX WX Compass style.
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Hobie redesigned the hull of its popular Outback model and added even more angler-friendly features such as a wider seat, more tool storage and a stern made to fit a Power Pole Micro.
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Expo visitors check out new features on various Bass Cat models.
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WINN debuted two new color options for its Superior Rod Wrap material.
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The Komodo SS was the new introduction from Okuma.
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Plano’s new Rustrictor line includes several size storage trays with a patented Armor rust-inhibiting chemical infused into the plastic.
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Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits added a paddle tail design to its Zako swimbait.
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The Ned Bomb was the newest introduction from Missile Baits, owned by Elite Series angler John Crews.
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Catch Commander’s digital culling system helps anglers keep track of what they’ve caught.
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Known mostly for saltwater products, DOA’s PT-7 offers a weedless topwater walker option.
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DOA’s newest creation for the bass market, he Sna-Koil presents an appealing action even on a straight retrieve.
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With built-in rod holders, removable cooler tray and backpack straps, the new SKB Backpack Series is ideal for co-anglers and anyone fishing on foot.
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