Fishing Gear Reviews

Islander Reels has just launched a new click and pawl Spey reel referred to as “the modern day Spey reel with some traditional attributes.” The Islander classic Spey reel spool rides on two oilite bushings on a stainless steel spindle; the drag is five-position adjustable and is effected by tensioning...

Shimano’s flagship spinning reel, the Stella FE, is loaded with high-end features. X-Ship makes the handle easier to turn with or without a load thus enabling the angler to feel the lightest of bites. A magnesium frame lets the reel be light yet tough and 14 ARB bearings help keep...

Scotty, the manufactures of the best downriggers, have now come out with their own version of a line puller. The new Scotty 2500 line puller features strong stainless steel construction, a high torque 12v motor with retrieval speed of 120-feet per minute. The puller accommodates ¼’-3/8’ line and is compact...

Length - 23’11” Beam - 8’6” Transom Height - 25” Max Horsepower - 225 Base Price – $119,000. I think, by now, every fisherman has seen that famous Boston Whaler advertisement with a happy fisherman floating high and dry on a Whaler that has been cut into three separate pieces. For over 50 years, from...

With hardened stainless steel gears and pinions and machined frames and side-plates, the Penn International is without a doubt a solidly constructed reel. The strong smooth drag is sealed against the elements and all the components are built to stand up to years of hard fishing for big fish including...

The Speedster is a reel for when you want a super high rate of retrieval to recover line on the bottom of the boat or beat the fish that is charging you head-on. A narrow spool and large outside diameter combine to deliver speed that just can’t be matched in...

After I ran a set of Mickey Thompson tires right past the tread bars, Cooper tires graciously sent me a set of their new Discoverer A/T3’s to try. I have no hesitation in saying that so far I am indeed impressed. The new A/T3’s feature a progressive 5-rib tread design...

What’s the first thing you think of when you see “Made in Canada” on a label? In my mind, it’s...

Length - 18’6” Beam - 96” Bottom Width - 82” Transom Height - 25” Max Horsepower - 200 Base Price - $42,795. As part of the Yamaha Marine division, you know you can depend on G3 boats to have a very high standard of on-the-water performance and ruggedness second to none. All G3 boats are NNMA...