Bass fishing in the USA is big business; in fact it’s a multi-billion dollar industry with top-level televised tournaments, pro anglers and sponsorship galore. It’s a far cry from its beginnings 100-plus years ago but bass are now the most sought-after fish in North America.
Nowadays, fewer anglers can spend several days or even a whole day on the bank, which is why rapid fishing is becoming more and more popular. Bait expert Energofish has the options covered for this approach.
Inflatable kayaks are great for fishing – in all its forms. In a slight break from the norm, free diver and spear fisherman Marko Lubonic (aka @markospearo) explains why his Aquaglide Chelan 155 is the perfect craft.
Bajio, maker of blue-light filtering, sustainable performance sunglasses
built to save the world’s saltwater flats and estuaries, has released its frames for 2022.
With yellowfin tuna fishing growing in popularity, Japanese manufacturer Zenaq has used its extensive experience to produce a specialist offshore casting rod range, the Tobizo.
Sunglasses brand Costa says it is bringing next-level clarity and performance to the optical space with its Costa Clear customisable lenses.
The US-based brand, a major force behind sunglasses for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts, has added to its line-up with a collection of single vision and progressive optical lenses, for everyday use.
Organising fishing tackle is a joy for most but, very often, you are limited to plastic boxes or wallets to keep all your gear safe and sound yet readily to hand. Savage Gear has now introduced a series of EVA luggage, which it says will completely transform the way fishing tackle is organised, especially when it comes to big baits.
A fishing or landing net is a crucial piece of equipment to land the precious fish we target. The measure of success is often capturing the fish to remove hooks and gently release them to reproduce and do battle another day. Frabill has developed the Conservation Net family, protecting sportfish with catch and release in mind.
For 60 years the name Triangle has been synonymous with the most reliable and best engineered linewinders in the world. What started as a collaboration with the world- renowned Abu Garcia, Triangle Sport linewinders have become the global standard bearer in the industry.
US-based tackle innovator Aquateko International strives to produce top-level gear that will help anglers have the best fishing experience, whatever their skill level or ability.
In Europe, jig heads are probably one of the most frequently used methods of setting artificial lures. This market has grown tremendously, offering anglers very sophisticated shapes and forms, allowing them to catch practically every fish species. Fortunately, the Kamatsu brand has everything covered, as Konger’s Lukasz Koziol explains...
LIVETARGET is used to winning awards for its innovative and realistic lures – and two of its latest ones are in the running for the EFFTEX Digital New Product Showcase honours.
We all know fishing is a cool sport but Okuma’s latest launch, the L’amour spinning reel helps redefine it as a luxury lifestyle. Don’t believe us? Then check out the specification on this limited edition…
Now, more than ever, retailers are important to suppliers, which is why– as soon as restrictions allowed – Polish brand Mikado gathered together some of its key dealers to give them hands-on experience of its product range for 2022.
