Fishing Gear and Fishing Tackle Reviews

Fishing gear and fishing tackle reviews, tests, and articles including fishing rods, fishing reels, fishing lures, fishing line, kayak fishing equipment, and all other types of new fishing gear is covered, as well as tackle maintenance and proper use.

November 11, 2024
Whether you love jigging for rockfish or trolling for yellowfin, we know one thing for sure: you love cool new fishing gear! Here's the latest and greatest goodies that have come down the pike…
September 27, 2024
Anyone who enjoys Chesapeake Bay fishing is sure to be on the lookout for new gear that will help them catch more fish as fall angling heats up. Here's what we've seen recently that caught our eyes…
September 10, 2024
Mercury Marine continues to grow its electric offerings, now reaching a whopping 11,000 watts (around 15 horsepower) with the 48-volt Avator 110e. Unlike some manufacturers they package it with a…
August 23, 2024
I recently had the opportunity to travel south to do some fishing off the coast of Stuart, FL, with Minn Kota Pro staffer Capt. Sam Zyak and Hannah O’Connor from Johnson Outdoors. We fished aboard a…
August 15, 2024
If there's anything we anglers LOVE it's cool new fishing gear. Here's the latest and the greatest. Svago Sunglasses: Italian for Fun The author sports a pair of Tifosi Svago sunglasses during a…
August 8, 2024
In 2024 Yamaha replaced the V8 F350C with a new model, which we detail in Yamaha Outboards: Up the Ante with the F350. This engine is based on Yamaha's V6 platform, with a number of technical…
August 4, 2024
One recent evening we pulled up to the Thomas Point lighthouse rocks, Spot-locked in place with the Minn Kota on the bow, and caught one fish after the next for half an hour. Then an older center…
July 16, 2024
With so many companies building fishing reels, all of which have their own models, size charts, and fancy lingo for the newest and most hi-tech features, it’s no wonder why you could spend hours…
July 11, 2024
There are many ways to connect your boat with the IoT, but those third-party systems exclude your boat’s engine from the conversation. At least, they all did up until now. Siren Marine, which is…
July 3, 2024
Are you ready for summertime Chesapeake Bay fishing? Of course you are! And these hot new goodies are sure to come in handy, so check out our top picks for new fishing gear for the summer of 2024.…
June 21, 2024
Tandem rigs are an excellent way to jig deep for suspended fish, like weakfish or striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay. They’re also effective when trout school up just off the coast. Wait a sec—we’ve…
May 23, 2024
I get asked all the time about different rod and reels, which is best for snakeheads or stripers, which is the best all-around starter setup, and/or which should someone get to set themselves up for…
April 23, 2024
As the fishing season of 2024 busts loose we Mid-Atlantic area anglers and Chesapeake Bay fishing fans are on the lookout for cool new goodies that will help us catch more fish. Here are three top…
March 24, 2024
The fishing rod market can be quite overwhelming with the gazillions of brands, materials, models, and actions offered nowadays. Knowing where to begin can be difficult. So, let’s take a look at…
February 2, 2024
Ready to check out a bunch of cool new fishing gear for the new season? Here are some goodies that have caught our eye. An no, the links you'll see don't go to Amazon or any other online retailer…
December 28, 2023
The below companies all donated fishing tackle and gear to Team FishTalk/PropTalk’s 2023 Fish For a Cure fundraiser auction. That earns them some serious cred in our book – THANKS, people!!! Game On…
December 15, 2023
Hauling your prized arsenal to a far-off fishing destination can be a confusing and stressful process, but with proper planning and precautions, you can spend the duration of the turbulence on the…
December 2, 2023
So, you want to try fly fishing? Terrific! I can think of no more challenging, yet fun way to fish. If you can get over any initial hesitation, it will be a lifelong passion and something you enjoy…