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Abu Garcia Revo Rocket

December 20, 2013 by jim Leave a Comment

The Abu Garcia Revo Rocket is the reel for you if you have a need for speed. Finally there is a reel out there that will not destroy your arms when you try to burn lures all day long. This reel packs a punch and has some really nice features like 10 HPCR stainless bearings, a lightning fast 9.0:1 retrieve, the awesome, legendary Carbon Matrix drag system, and a bent carbon… ...Read More

Irish Whip Esox Baits

April 27, 2013 by jim Leave a Comment

There is something to be said about the art of custom lure building. I was lucky enough to meet a guy named MuskySlayer96 from a Striper forum I frequent. His real name is Mike and he is one heck of a lure builder. On this particular forum he would post up lures that he would build and paint by hand. I can describe them until my face turns blue, but I will do them no justice.… ...Read More

Rapala Scatter Rap

March 7, 2013 by jim Leave a Comment

Rapala has a new lure and concept coming out that might just change things in the lure industry called the Rapala Scatter Rap. The Rapala Scatter Rap series of lures uses a new unique lip called the scatter lip. The Scatter lip is designed for Evasive and erratic swimming action according to their website. I cant wait to get my hands on a few to try them out. The Scatter… ...Read More

Black Dog Shell Cracker G2

July 4, 2012 by jim Leave a Comment

Here is a swimbait that caught my eye, the Black Dog Shell Cracker G2. I like the action of this bait and I like the fact that it is only 1.5 ounces. No special equipment needed for this bait. I will probably use my 7’6 Extra Heavy Jig rod for this. Check out the video and let me know what you think. Do you have this bait? Let me know what you think of it. Take a moment… ...Read More

Powell Diesel rods

February 13, 2012 by jim Leave a Comment

Powell has introduced a new rod for 2012 call the Powell Diesel. Here is the description directly from the Powell website: Powell Rods has every angler and every budget covered. The Diesel series of rods boasts Powell’s long standing tradition of performance and innovation at a very refreshing price. Do not let the low cost fool you. These are rods designed… ...Read More

Rebel Frog-R

January 11, 2012 by jim Leave a Comment

Leave it to Rebel to come out with a new frog this year called the Rebel Frog-R. There is something to be said about fishing topwater frogs, and one that cost under $5 is awesome in my opinion. From what I have read, this lure has spook type side to side action if you work the rod tip. I am looking forward to fishing this lure. These lures are 2 inches long and weigh 3/8oz.… ...Read More

Mattlures Hardgills

November 18, 2011 by jim Leave a Comment

Mattlures is coming out with some new Hardgills. The Mattlures Hardgill is an awesome swimbait, so is an improvement to the original even needed? Below is how Matt described the new Mattlures Hardgill: The biggest improvement is my new resin. I have made my own mix and added some ingredients which make these things just about unbreakable. The fins are a little… ...Read More

The Alabama Rig

November 3, 2011 by jim Leave a Comment

The Alabama Rig is here. Is the Alabama Rig the next big thing or has it caught the fishing masses? I am not a fan of it for tournament use but for food I think it awesome. Trying to buy one can cost you anywhere from $15 to the unthinkable on ebay….for a bunch of wire? You can not argue it’s success though. I will pass on them for now and pick one up in the clearance… ...Read More

Big Bite Baits Warmouth

June 5, 2011 by jim Leave a Comment

The Big Bite Baits warmouth just caught my eye. This bait looks awesome. Supposedly it was designed for sight fishing. I want to know how it will work skipping this bait under docks and overhangs. From the website it says the bait was designed to be fished on its side with no line twist. The WarMouth has three ridges that are molded into the flat side of the body that… ...Read More

Evolve Original Menace Mander

June 1, 2011 by jim Leave a Comment

I am a sucker when it comes to trying new baits. We all are, who are you kidding? The Original Menace Mander is one sick looking bait. I bet when the topwater bite is on this lure will be off the charts. The price point is $22.99 but according to the folks at Evolve their products are hand-molded and individually detailed. They also use dura-resin and and not pressed… ...Read More