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.
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.
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...
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…
Rapala has introduced a new member to the X-Rap family: the X-Rap Magnum Stick.
The heavy-duty X-Rap Magnum Stick casts far and swims in enticingly wide curves, making it a prime candidate for targeting large saltwater predators.
Meet the smaller brother of Rapala's EFTTEX awarded Super Shadow Rap 16... The Super Shadow Rap 11. Downsized to appeal to a larger variety of fish and to do the job on slow days, when bigger baits just don’t cut it, the smaller version of the Super Shadow Rap belongs in every predator angler’s tackle box.
While boats and watercraft make perfect sense for many when fishing, getting to the water with ease is an unfamiliar concept to many. Thankfully, Savage Gear has provided a great solution with its High Rider boats and kayak.
Flyfishing for pike, muskie, bass and perch is growing and so is the interest for creating catchy flies for those species. The hook or the platform ,as you may call it, is critical. There are many parameters to take into consideration – weight, size, design, and movement. Ahrex Hooks has put a lot of thought into creating its Predator series of hooks.
Fitzgerald Fishing’s Bryan Thrift Signature Series Drop-Shot/ Ned Rig rod was voted on by the 2021 ICAST attendees as the “Best New MicroWave Rod” debuted at the show.
The contest consisted of entries from all the Wave Army brands that attended the show and debuted a rod or rod series featuring the award-winning MicroWave Guides.
The iconic designs of global eyewear brand Wiley X are being enriched with an exciting range of models set for release very soon.
Scheduled for launch at the end of May, Wiley X will be introducing more flattened styles to the market. But what does that actually mean for anglers, retailers and the brand itself?
