Noteworthy Fishing Gear for 2018

June 12, 2018 By In-Fisherman

Fish Reveal HD

Lowrance's FishReveal, with High-Visibility Color, makes fish and structural details easier to see on DownScan Imaging, as well as StructureScan HD and 3D. It's available as a free download for users of HDS Carbon, Gen3, and Elite-Ti units and is standard on the latest Lowrance products — lowrance.com

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Swim Blade

The Swim Blade Swimbait Hook (TK178) from Eagle Claw Trokar features a #3 willow blade secured to the lead body via titanium wire and a swivel to keep the blade moving smoothly. Weight options are 1/8, 1/4, and 3/8 ounces, and hook sizes 3/0, 5/0, and 7/0 — $5.99, eagleclaw.com

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Double-Duty Sunscreen

Bull Frog Mosquito Coast offers a formula to prevent sunburn and mosquito bites. It's DEET-free and lasts up to 8 hours, while the SPF 30 formula protects against burns — $10.99 (6-ounce spray), bullfrogsunscreen.com

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To handle Pounders and more, St. Croix Rods offers the Premier Musky Rubber Rod (PM90XHF), with an oversized EVA foam handle and a Fuji palming reel seat for comfortable fishing. The 9-footer is fast-action and extra-heavy power and built so the blank propels baits without undue strain on the angler — $220, stcroixrod.com

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Backpack Cooler

The first Yeti cooler designed to serve as a backpack, Hopper BackFlip 24 has ergonomic shoulder straps to make carrying cold stuff a breeze. Like rest of the Hopper family, it offers superior cold-holding, a 100-percent leakproof zipper, and a tough DryHide Shell — $299.99, yeti.com

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Revo X

The Abu Garcia Revo X weighs 7.8 ounces, has 8 bearings, and its Hybrid Carbon Matrix drag system delivers 18 pounds of max drag. Available in three gear-ratio options, including a high-speed 7.3:1, it's offered in left- and right-hand models and holds 140 yards of 30-pound braid. Perhaps most impressive is the price — $99.95, abugarcia.com

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Ripper Stopper Rapala

Rip it once, twice, making it flash, dance, vibrate. Then the RipStop's unique boot tail puts the brakes on as it suspends dead still, before it comes back to life with a subtle head lift. Joining the 10-cm size is a 12-cm for larger predators — $10.99, rapala.com

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TracLoader Mount

RAILBLAZA TracLoader fits the gunwale tracks of most aluminum fishing boats for tool-free installation of SidePorts and StarPorts. Install and remove at any point along the gunwale track. Fit and swap out RAILBLAZA accessories and systems, including Rodholders, Drinkholders, Baitboards, depth sounders, and more — $21.99, yakgear.com

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Barbeque Sets

The Cut-N-Cue 10- and 14-piece barbeque sets include a carrying case, chef's knives made of German stainless steel, a ceramic knife sharpener, brush, and cutting mats — 10 piece, $79.95; 14 piece, $119.95, outdooredge.com

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In-Fisherman Classics: Bluegill Basics

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In-Fisherman Classics: Bluegill Basics

In this classic In-Fisherman throwback panfish video, Doug Stange talks about locating shallow-water bluegills while they spawn. He also discusses the value of selective harvest while letting the larger specimens go to sustain a healthy population.

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In-Fisherman Classics: European Speed Fishing for Panfish

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In-Fisherman Classics: European Speed Fishing for Panfish

In this interesting throwback video, Doug Stange spends time learning about speed-fishing competitions in Europe. Very similar to our panfishing in the states, this approach is unique in that it's a numbers game. Fascinating to see different approaches to chasing panfish, yet lots of similarities, too.

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In-Fisherman Classics: Location Secrets for Fall Crappies

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In-Fisherman Classics: Location Secrets for Fall Crappies

In this throwback video Al Lindner and Tom Neustrom discuss critical locational secrets to finding and staying on big crappies during the fall months. This is arguably the best time to catch numbers of really big crappies. The legendary duo discusses and demonstrates how to take advantage of this calendar period. After watching this video, how does this advice stack up to current crappie fishing information?

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In-Fisherman Classics: Take a Kid Fishing

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In-Fisherman Classics: Take a Kid Fishing

This is a great throwback video from the In-Fisherman archives. Panfish are the perfect species to introduce a kid to the sport of fishing--and they're still very abundant and easily accessible today.

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In-Fisherman Classics: Classic Crappie Presentations

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In-Fisherman Classics: Classic Crappie Presentations

Al Lindner talks about standard crappie presentations back in the discovery years. Do these techniques still work today? Let us know us know in the comments below.

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In-Fisherman Classics: Fall Panfish Patterns

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In-Fisherman Classics: Fall Panfish Patterns

The In-Fisherman crew has been teaching locational and tactical techniques for years. Fall crappie fishing is about as good as it gets, especially for larger fish. Al Lindner explains his approach to finding and catching fall crappies. After watching this video, do these tips and techniques still play today?

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In-Fisherman Classic: Summertime Bluegills

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In-Fisherman Classic: Summertime Bluegills

Bluegills are a fish favored by all generations. In-Fisherman TV Co-Host from the early days Dan Sura talks about techniques and locational secrets to finding and catching big bull gills during the summer months. How does this advice measure up today?

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Angler and Rescuers Reunite After One-In-A-Million Offshore Epic

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Angler and Rescuers Reunite After One-In-A-Million Offshore Epic

The quick thinking and extraordinary luck that brought a North Carolina fisherman back from the brink.

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World-Class Channel Cats below the Selkirk Dam in Manitoba with Blackwater Cats

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World-Class Channel Cats below the Selkirk Dam in Manitoba with Blackwater Cats

Donovan Pearase and In-Fisherman's Thomas Allen wrangle big channel cats below the Selkirk Dam along the Red River in Manitoba. Truly the best channel cat fishery in the world. The duo talk about the health of the fishery and how easy it is to find and catch huge channel cats at this location.

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Controlled Drifting for GIANT Blue Cats with Phil King

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Controlled Drifting for GIANT Blue Cats with Phil King

In this In-Fisherman TV segment, Thomas Allen and competitive cat legend Phil King team up to find big blue catfish along the Tennessee River below the Pickwick dam. The duo connect with a few huge catfish by using a very simple technique thanks to the power provided by the Minn Kota and Humminbird iPilot Link system. You can do this too!

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3 SIMPLE and EASY Catfish Rigging Tips with Captain Ross Robertson

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3 SIMPLE and EASY Catfish Rigging Tips with Captain Ross Robertson

Renowned Lake Erie walleye guide Ross Robertson also chases catfish from time to time. Who knew Lake Erie was a fantastic catfish fishery? Well, it is and Ross shares a few tips that will make a cat trip more successful anywhere you choose to go.

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CATFISH FEVER!

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CATFISH FEVER!

Check out this classic catfish video from the early days of In-Fisherman! Watch Al Lindner, Ottis "Toad" Smith, and Doug Stange catch giant catfish all over the country. This video contains everything you need to know about catfish and how to catch them!