What to get for the outdoor enthusiast in your life? Whether that person is into hiking, camping, canoeing, hunting, fishing or they simply love using life’s most practical outdoor gear in everyday life, we’ve got you covered. We put together a curation of the best gifts to help you check that outdoorsy person off your […]
AFTCO has come out one of the coolest things in outdoor apparel and that is ECONYL. Rescue is the newest line premiered at ICAST. This new AFTCO line Rescue function meets sustainability. Rescue utilizes ECONYL. ECONYL is, is regenerated nylon. They take things like decommissioned things like commercial fishing nets and fabric. They take it […]
Shimano has made some changes to the Sustain Reel. From bass to small billfish, Sustain is built with the power and rigidity to handle a wide variety of fishing challenges while maintaining the refinement and light rotation that Sustain is known. It is noticeable lighter, CI4, carbon interfused, frame. In all of Shimano’s new technology, […]
Danco has come out with a new set of pliers developed and designed the technology around this set of pliers using artificial intelligence. The Danco Premio AI Pliers is 60% lighter than anything on the market today. They are made with 500 lbs. of crimping force to have the most optimal designed product you have […]
The Fish Monkey Pro 365 is the offshoot from the Stubby; they realized they needed a glove geared more towards the saltwater angler. This new Fish Monkey glove adds a little more padding and protection in critical areas. You still have the synthetic leather palm like the stubby, but they have added a stripping guard […]
Gamakatsu has come out with quite a few new products to look forward to in 2021 and 2022. Related Video: Best Products at ICAST 2021: Retrax Tungsten weights: The new tungsten weights are different from many of the tungsten weights out there on the market these days, but what sets this one apart is the […]
The RETRAX is a retractable eyewear retainer, and there is nothing like it on the market. These retainers are the future of eyewear retainers. RETRAX has solved the age old problem with eyewear retainers. RETRAX has no plastic tabs to tighten or push buttons to fuss with, simply give it a tug and it does […]
Costa is constantly evolving. They are taking fishing nets at the end of their lives and giving them new ones by recycling them into the latest collection of polarized sunglasses, The Untangled 2.0 Collection. This new collection is the epitome of the Costa brand and what they strive for. Related Video: Best Products at ICAST […]
Russ Lane shows us the new SPRO topwater bait at ICAST 2021, The SPRO Fat Poppa Walker. This topwater bait created MLF Pro Angler Russ Lane. The great thing about this bait is that it has a far amount of glide in a walking topwater bait. You work this slow to make it have that […]
Seaguar has come out with a TactX braid that is great for any kind of fishing, but is especially great for saltwater fishing. Performance features make this braid a perfect choice for everyday anglers. TactX is engineered to maintain its perfectly round shape and stay firm to minimize rod tip wrapping. This four-strand braid is […]
Huk Fishing Apparel just came out with an A1A collection for 2022. The A1A collection is named after the highway that stretches down the Florida Keys. This highway has some of the most coveted fishing grounds in the entire nation. A variety of styles give you the coverage you need, from short sleeves to hoodies. […]
ENGEL Coolers are made in American and come in a variety of colors and sizes. The newest color in the hardtop performance icebox is Mango. It fits the Florida lifestyle for the boat and beach. Related Video: Best Products at ICAST 2021: Maxima SharkTooth The soft-sided coolers have a variety of uses. It keeps can […]
The Maxima SharkTooth is a line management system. If you use flora carbon liter, the Maxima SharkTooth will save you money. It wraps around your spool, and the elastic band will rotate around the spool as you pull the line out. When you are ready to cut it, stop pulling, put your thumb on the […]
D.O.A. Lures are some of the most versatile lures on the market today! This company has over 20 different lure families with over 120 different colors. The lures now cover both Saltwater and Freshwater fishing; whether your Snook fishing in Stuart, Florida or ice fishing in Vermont, D.O.A. has the right lure for you. Related […]
Chums new tideland retainer is the latest and most high-tech retainer! This new product for 2021 has interchangeable ends that allow you to pull the retainers right out. Available in two different sizes, you can leave the ends on and change out the retainer. This Chums retainer can fit any set of reading or sunglasses. […]
That’s a wrap for ICAST 2021 – but we are just getting started! This is another quick look at some of the stops we made on our final day on the floor at ICAST. But stay tuned! We have in-depth looks of all the coolest new gear showcased at this year’s show coming soon! More […]
Here’s a quick look at Day 2 of ICAST 2021! This is just a sneak peek of some of our favorite booths and products. We’ve got a full look at each coming soon. There are SO many cool, new, inventive products coming out over the next year, and we can’t wait to give you a […]
We are at ICAST 2021 in Orlando, FL to find the best new fishing gear & products! These were some of our favorites from Day 1. Shimano – Sustain FISustain is packed with a long list of high-end features which translates to serious performance. From bass to small billfish, Sustain is built with the power […]
On my recent fishing and camping trip in Northern Minnesota, my SOL Stoke Knives set really helped me operate. The Stoke Camp Hatchet is one of my favorite tools as it’s lightweight and strong, and makes for cutting small, dead branches away with ease. Also, the Stoke Folding knife from SOL is great to have […]
When it comes to the basics of jigging for walleyes, the first thing you want to think about is the size and weight of your jig. The depth of the water can determine what size jig you use, as with deeper water, you may want to use a heavier jig. Another thing to be thinking […]
A fish finder can be a very important part of your electronics setup when it comes to fishing. You don’t necessarily need the most expensive one but having one in general helps significantly. It can show you what’s underneath the boat, showing you fish, structure, and tell you the depth of the water. It’s essentially […]
While some are just discovering their love of the outdoors, Mossy Oak Fishing and Academy Sports + Outdoors are bringing more product options for everyone through a newly launched gear partnership. The Mossy Oak Fishing Elements WhiteCap collection was made specifically for water-fueled adventures with the Academy customer in mind. Whether you’re out enjoying an […]
One of the the things that’s great about our fishery is that where we kingfish, we’re fishing over-live bottom, man-made bottom – all different structures that are holding other species. The kingfish being an apex predator are sitting on top of all those. A lot of the times while we’re trolling, we’re watching the screen […]
In the boat today is Mark Nichols, founder of DOA lures. The year was 1988 when Mark created the original plastic shrimp. Since then, he’s been building the DOA line. Today, DOA has 27 different plastic lures in 125 colors with more on the way. The coolest thing about Mark’s designs? He personally field tests […]
There is some basic ice fishing gear you need to get started ice fishing. First of all, having an ice house is something we highly recommend. You don’t necessarily need one, but when it’s cold in the winter, it can help keep you warm. If it’s especially cold, a propane heater is another piece of […]
In an effort to make sure that bass anglers are ready for anything, SPRO has launched new popper, square bill, and minnow styles baits that are sure to produce results for anglers at all levels. They’re competitively priced, and we can’t wait to give them a shot this summer. E POP 80 “The E Pop […]
Spider-rigging is a tactic that allows anglers to cover a lot of water while offering multiple presentations using multiple rods spread evenly across the bow of the boat; if desired, each can be rigged with a different lure and/or live bait combinations. However, to be effective and avoid a tangled mess, rods need to be […]
Captain Nathan gives the rundown on his favorite Felmlee Lures! Felmlee Lures has been around for over 60 years & are authentically designed, assembled and painted by hand in their Lewistown, Pennsylvania workshop. Felmlee are known for their big eel baits that are great for catching stripers and big blue fish, as well as a […]
Ben Swanson is down in Panama City Beach visiting from Minnetonka, Minnesota. In September 2019, Ben won the Student Angler Tournament Trail Tournament of Champions. Here’s a list of his top 5 baits for fishing inshore, saltwater from Rapala. Top Water Baits:Red Fish is similar to Bass fishing up North. Ben chose two different sizes […]
In this episode of Avid Outdoorsman Product Showcase, we interview DOA Lures’ Captain Ed. Jeff [Host]: Hey everybody, this is Jeff from Avid Outdoorsman and I hope you’re doing great. Today we’re talking with the people at DOA Lures. They make a lot of soft plastics, mostly for saltwater. They’ve really grown over time, they […]
VIDEO: Did you ever wonder why each lure is available in so many different color combinations? Sometimes it makes you wonder if the colors are for the fish or the angler
A well-tied fishing knot can make all of the difference between a great day out on the water versus a bad one. Being a new angler, catching a nice fish on a secured hook with a strong knot is satisfying. On the flip side, losing a fish with a knot that is subpar is disappointing. […]