Category: Baits, Lures & Tackle
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Vexan Fishing, Don’t Fear the Reaper
OutdoorFIRST Media Don’t fear the new Crystal Reaper from Vexan Fishing, especially if you want to jig up bass and walleye in open water and through the ice.
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Toothy’s Tackle Ticklers, Available at the 2017 Muskie Expos
If considering attending the upcoming winter sport shows in 2017, starting with Musky Expo Chicago on January 6-8th, expect a lot of lures and eye candy on display from several manufacturers. Expect seeing a ton of bucktails too, including a few attractive and successful big fish models manufactured by Toothy’s Tackle, LLC of Green Bay,…
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Stankx Bait Company NXT LVL Jerx, Livelier Than Live Bait
There are plenty of soft plastic baits that do a great job of imitating baitfish, but how many of them are actually injection molded and then meticulously hand-crafted 1-by-1 and inch-by-inch with an airbrush? If you are attentive to detail and take a closer look at the Stankx Bait Co. NXT LVL (next level) soft…
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The Best Fishing Gear and Accessories of 2016
By Andrew Ragas I don’t get paid to endorse. This prevents me from ever publishing a biased review. Thankfully I am blessed to fish a lot, and use a lot of different fishing equipment and accessories. If I get lucky with items I’ll write about how good they were, like this list below. Meanwhile if…
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Llungen Lures Catches Musky Anglers with Release of the Chad Shad Crankbait
Llungen Lures, manufacturer and distributor of quality musky and pike fishing lures from Southern Illinois, has recently been teasing musky anglers on social media with previews of new releases for the 2017 season. I had to look further into this and dig a bit deeper for information. I recently exchanged messages with Llungen managing partner,…
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Chatterbait FREEDOM is Released at Bassmasters Classic
The product of collaboration between Z Man and Freedom Tackle, the Z-Man Freedom Chatterbait offers improved snag-resistance and a free-swinging action that flat-out catches. Utilizing Z Man’s patented blade attachment design, the Z Man Freedom Chatterbait delivers unmatched vibration and an erratic movement that is on a whole-new level.
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Stankx Bait Co. New Releases for 2016
In most parts of the Midwest, the 2015 fishing season is concluding. Our partners at Stankx Bait Company are releasing new products for 2016, in time for the Christmas holiday and shopping season. Owner and brew master, Travis Crosman, along with his secret underground molders, are not only producing new designs that are setting the…
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Introduction to the New Freedom Tackle Minnow
Here’s a new spoon that’s being released in time for fall and winter fishing. Multi species anglers will want to take a look at this bladed jigging lure.
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Top Smallmouth Bass Baits of 2015
At the end of every season, I reveal the secret baits that caught the most fish for me. Now that my 2015 bass fishing season has concluded, we glance back at the dominating baits and presentations that screamed success for big fish. Revisiting the old standbys, and revealing some new.
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The Structure Jig for All Fishing Conditions
For Immediate Release: By removing the brushguard, FREEDOM has revolutionized structure fishing. The Brush-less Live Action Hybrid Jig is designed for all-purpose work. The Brush-less jig utilizes FREEDOM’s internal advanced interchangeable hook design to provide a jig head that creates maximum action.