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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How to Pick the BEST Hook for Your Soft Plastic Bass Lures

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How to Pick the BEST Hook for Your Soft Plastic Bass Lures

Eagle Claw's Eric Allee sits down with In-Fisherman's Thomas Allen to discuss the countless soft-plastic hook variations and how to make the best choice for each specific application you may have tied on. Hooks are critical to your success, and this is a conversation that will help you get the most out of your hooks.

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Swapping Out TOPWATER Frog Hooks for Better Hook Ups

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Swapping Out TOPWATER Frog Hooks for Better Hook Ups

There's a good chance that you never think about the hooks that come stock on your topwater frogs. Is an upgrade necessary? Well, one can speculate, but it's certainly necessary if a hook breaks on your favorite frog, or if the hook points just can't function any longer. It's easier than you think, and Eagle Claw's Eric Allee and In-Fisherman's Thomas Allen talk about getting the most out of your frogs.

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The BEST Hook For Catfish

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The BEST Hook For Catfish

In-Fisherman's Thomas Allen and Eagle Claw's Eric Allee sit down to talk about hook selection for different catfish applications. There are plenty of great options out there, but what is the best choice for you? Check this out.

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Maximize Fishing Graph Screen Inches For Maximum Fishing Data Output

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Maximize Fishing Graph Screen Inches For Maximum Fishing Data Output

Walleye guru and Lake Erie guide Ross Robertson talks about why having big screens on your rig will help you find and catch more fish. It may seem like overkill in the sporting goods store, but once they are on your boat and you're actually using them--it all makes perfect sense.

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DIY Rod Build: Exceeding Expectations with the Perfect Multi-Purpose Bass Rod

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DIY Rod Build: Exceeding Expectations with the Perfect Multi-Purpose Bass Rod

In-Fisherman's Thomas Allen alongside Mud Hole's Chris Adams and pro angler Matt Stefan take a detailed look at what it takes to select and build the perfect rod. For this process, Thomas choses a rod that will effectively fulfill the needs of several bass fishing techniques, including flipping and casting jigs, spinnerbaits and more. He knows exactly what he wants based on extensive time on the water, but he also came to the table slightly intimidated by the rod-building process. In the end, it was much easier than anticipated and quite a bit of fun. Watch this video for the build experience and visit mudhold.com to get started building your perfect rod.

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Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 UNBOXING

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Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 UNBOXING

In-Fisherman's Thomas Allen unpacks a new kayak for an upcoming build. The Old Town kayaks are packaged to eliminate any potential damage during shipping, and they do a good job. Check it out!

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GENIUS Planer Board Modification Tip with Ross Robertson

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GENIUS Planer Board Modification Tip with Ross Robertson

Renowned Lake Erie walleye guide and regular In-Fisherman contributor Ross Robertson shares a fantastic planer board modification tip. This will get the most out of your planer boards and help you catch more fish. Check it out.

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In-Fisherman's Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Walk-Through with Thomas Allen

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In-Fisherman's Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Walk-Through with Thomas Allen

In-Fisherman's Thomas Allen details the highlights of the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 and all the cool accessories, including Humminbird graphs, to make it a fishing machine.

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Old Town Salty PDL 120 Kayak Walk-Through

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Old Town Salty PDL 120 Kayak Walk-Through

In-Fisherman's Thomas Allen talks about the Old Town Sportsman Salty PDL 120 and how he's rigged it for fishing applications. The Salty platform offers on-the-water performance and fishing options galore. Check it out.

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NEW In-Fisherman TV River Jet Boat: Yamaha Powered SmokerCraft Pro Sportsman 1866

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NEW In-Fisherman TV River Jet Boat: Yamaha Powered SmokerCraft Pro Sportsman 1866

In-Fisherman's Thomas Allen details the new SmokerCraft 1866 fueled by a Yamaha 4-Stroke jet motor as a river rig for the In-Fisherman TV crew. This is a river-angler's dream boat that is able to draft in ultra shallow water, with plenty of storage and amenities, and Allen even custom built a back casting deck and X2Power battery storage are. Check it out!

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DECKED OUT 2023 Starcraft STX 2050: New In-Fisherman TV Boat

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DECKED OUT 2023 Starcraft STX 2050: New In-Fisherman TV Boat

In-Fisherman's Thomas Allen walks you through the new-for-2023 In-Fish TV boat from Starcraft. The STX is a big-water multi-species rig outfitted with industry leading and cutting-edge electronics and power sources. To get the full experience, jump in and let's go for a ride. This rig is SWEET!