The new G. Loomis NRX+ series of rods: Premium tools for rabid anglers
Anglers are only as good as their tools. What separates contenders from pretenders? The rods they use to cast farther, detect structure and strikes better, set hooks harder, and fight...
Gear Review: VMC Hybrid Swimbait Jig
WHAT IS IT? VMC Hybrid Swimbait Jig WHAT SETS IT APART? Billed as the perfect swimbait head, VMC’s Hybrid Swimbait Jig features a sproat style hook with a wider gap...
My midseason electronics update
Back in early February I wrote a column — Three brands of electronics — detailing why I was going with all three major brands of electronics. I also promised a couple of...
Gear Review: Lure Lock Pack
WHAT IS IT? Lure Lock Pack WHAT SETS IT APART: Lure Lock, the company that revolutionized the way tackle trays work with its patented Tak Logic Gel technology, offers a...
Gear Review: Halo HFX Rod Series
WHAT IS IT? Halo HFX Rod Series WHAT SETS IT APART? Performance and affordability were the objectives for Halo’s new HFX Series rods. The lineup includes 13 models — four...
Assessing your fishing tackle budget
There is a perception among some anglers that if it costs more, it must be better and will catch you more fish. That’s true to a point. But being expensive doesn’t...
Bryan Schmitt on how Force trolling motor is perfect for any kind of fisherman
Join Garmin pro Bryan Schmitt as he highlights the durability and versatility of Garmin’s Force Trolling Motor and how its whisper-quiet operation can help you catch more fish.
Gear Review: YETI Crossroads 40L Duffel
WHAT IS IT? YETI Crossroads 40L Duffel WHAT SETS IT APART? Like literally everything YETI makes, the quality and thoughfulness of the design set it apart. YETI is never the...
Learning to embrace change
Being a veteran angler is beneficial most of the time, but it can also be a curse. Older, experienced guys like me tend to get set in our ways. We...
Gear Review: 6th Sense Speed Wake
WHAT IS IT? 6th Sense Speed Wake WHAT SETS IT APART? The 6th Sense Speed wake is filling a gap in the tackle market that has been missing for quite...