Daiwa’s T-Wing reels go long
Daiwa claims these reels cut back on backlashes and reduce friction when casting thanks to a “T”-shaped line guide aperture.
Rapala’s rockin’ X-Rap Prop
The blades on the X-Rap Prop are counter-rotating, which means that one turns to the left and one turns to the right. Rapala says that these counteracting movements stabilize the bait in the water.
Berkley’s new finesse worm cleans up
Berkley says that the Bottom Hopper has an enticing action thanks to enlarged tapered head and tail sections.
Stradic FJ reels go finesse
These new and improved spinning reels are reported to bring finesse fishing to a new level of control and performance.
Rippin’ Rap causes a commotion
Rapala’s new lipless crankbait features a deep belly and thin sides, which makes it flutter as it falls.
Walking the (ultrathin) line
Berkley NanoFil is a new kind of fishing line made of gel-spun polyethylene. It’s not braid, fluorocarbon or monofilament.
Rebel’s new hoppin’ Frog-R
This topwater plug will come in handy when bass are keying in on smaller bait and hanging around shallow cover such as lily pads or stumps.
New lures on the way
I have spent the last week working with Berkley and Rapala on new fishing lure designs and colors. It’s a part of my job that I like the best...
St. Croix is all the ‘Rage’
New Rage series combines new blanks with cool handles to create highly-functional micro-guided rods.