Today’s extreme surf casters are finicky about their equipment. They’re always on the lookout for new technologies and products that will give them an edge… the ability to fish longer, cast farther, present a wider range of baits, or subdue massive fish with more authority. After beta-testing these new rods exhaustively, I can say people like me are going to be impressed by them. They set new standards in surf rod performance without having to break the bank and are…
Read MoreAiming to put more walleyes in your boat this summer? Look no further than Northland’s time-tested Baitfish-Image® Spinner Rig collection. The dynamic Baitfish-Image spinner blades are one of the hottest producers on the professional walleye circuits and have claimed more 1st place winners than all other spinner rigs combined! The secret is the specially-designed lifelike holographic Baitfish-Image attractor blade that matches-the-hatch and mimics a walleye’s favorite meal, a crippled baitfish minnow. The shimmering blades spin, pick up light and reflect…
Read MoreLure Lock, makers of the revolutionary tackle box system featuring their patented Tak Logic Gel technology, sat down with pro team member Michael Neal to discuss how he keeps his gear organized while fishing two different tournament circuits. Neal is currently leading the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Angler of the Year race and is in eighth place in the Bass Pro Tour Angler of the Year standings. Fishing a multitude of lakes and rivers across the United States over an…
Read MoreDifferent fishing strokes for different angling folks is what drives St. Croix Rod forward every day. Our anglers have unique and distinct needs, and we make it our mission to deliver the Best Rods on Earth® that give them the upper hand, no matter where or how they fish. St. Croix’s popular Panfish Series is a prime example. Introduced in 2012, the specialized collection answered the call of passionate anglers demanding new rod choices handcrafted just for them, choices specifically…
Read MoreDuring this month’s angler education campaign, we’ve discussed how length, power, and action combine to define the basic performance characteristics of a fishing rod. We’ve also heard specific rod-selection recommendations from our freshwater bass, panfish, walleye, and musky experts. This week we look toward the salty side of angling, asking our pros the same annoying question: If you could carry just one rod, what would it be? “That’s such a difficult question to answer,” says striper specialist, Rob Radlof, renowned…
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