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Continue reading →: ICAST 2026: Floor DigsNo matter how hard I try, I can never manage to see everything I want at this show. I’m not sure how the Tackle Tour crew or BassDozer managed to cover all the nuanced product features and share fish tales from everyone. It really takes teams of people to provide…
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Continue reading →: ICAST 2026: New Product ShowcaseThe 2026 ICAST New Product Showcase kicked off last night. With a few different features and tons of new products. As expected, the ICAST 2026 bass market has lots of Glide and Urchin style bait products on show. Here are a few items that grabbed my attention: DSTYLE Geelacanth Tightlines.…
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Continue reading →: ICAST 2026: On The WaterICAST On the Water 2026 took place on the North Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center. I was happy to see that the event has continually grown in size the past few years. It takes a lot of work to get out in the July heat to show off some…
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Continue reading →: ICAST 2026: The Preshow Top 10ICAST 2026 kicks off this week, beginning with Super Tuesday on July 14th. What are some of the hottest bass fishing tackle items you need to know about? Check out this year’s Pre-Show Top 10 Tackle Picks! (10) Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO HD What’s New: The Z-Man ChatterBait Elite EVO…
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Continue reading →: The Svivlo Draken 1The Svivlo Draken 1 might just be the most unassuming modern baitcast reel out there. At first glance, it looks like any other mid-range baitcast reel you’d find on store shelves, blending right in with the crowd. But beneath that familiar exterior lies something truly different—a mechanical braking system unlike…
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Continue reading →: Not Your Grandfather’s Pencil Prop Bait: The Berkley Spin Rocket 110Prop baits are kind of a cult classic bait here in Florida. For a number of years, I recall the storied versions of Topwater Charlie Orme and his tournament success with the ever-legendary Smithwick Devil’s Horse. Nowadays, you can still catch Roland Martin, on YouTube, slinging those same double prop…
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Continue reading →: FISHNFX – Delivering Angling GoldOver the past few months, the team at AG has enjoyed the opportunity to fish with ICAST 2024’s FishNFX Gold Series of Rods. This premium series marks FishNFX’s first mainstream offering after years of success in the custom rod market. The initial lineup includes four casting rods and three spinning…
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Continue reading →: Gear for the Forward Facing Sonar EnthusiastWith the rise of Forward Facing Sonar technology in the bass fishing landscape a number of market specific accessories have been introduced and slowly gaining traction in this once niche arena. Whether you’re a fan of the original Garmin Panoptix LiveScope, Lowrance ActiveTarget, or Humminbird MEGA Live, there are a…
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Continue reading →: So you want to take a child bass fishing?(2020 Edit With all the madness going on in the world due to COVID-19 it’s apparent that lockdowns have ultimately brought more and more families into the great outdoors. Many of which want to go out and fish! Below is a snapshot of what I have learned about having a…
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Continue reading →: Adaptable Visual Performance with Smith Optics ChromaPop Polarchromic GlassSunglasses are a fascinating and highly personal niche within the angling market. I initially overlooked their importance until I experienced the difference a high-performance polarized glass lens can make compared to cheap sunglasses. On typical outings, I’ve found myself carrying multiple lens types to adapt to changing light conditions. My…
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Continue reading →: ICAST 2025: Floor DigsThere’s never quite enough time to see everything I want at the show. Between press conferences and catching up with friends and acquaintances, I try to focus on finding the items I’m most excited to incorporate into my fishing style and the tackle I regularly use. Here are just a…
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Continue reading →: ICAST 2025: New Product ShowcaseThe 2025 ICAST New Product Showcase launched last night, and it was fantastic reconnecting with familiar faces while checking out some impressive new product releases. Huge kudos to the dedicated teams working behind the scenes to bring these innovations to life this year. I discovered some fascinating design ideas and…
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Continue reading →: ICAST 2025: On the WaterICAST On the Water 2025 took Place on the North Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center. Seeing the event grow steadily over the years has been amazing. It takes real commitment to handle the unpredictable July weather and put on such an impressive display. Huge thanks to all the vendors…
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Continue reading →: ICAST 2025: ICAST CUPICAST 2025 kicked off on Tuesday, July 15th, with the 10th annual ICAST Cup. This year, I had the opportunity to team up with FishNFX again and was lucky to ride along with Tony Mayfield and Chuck Smith. FishNFX introduced their GOLD series at ICAST 2024, and after a year…
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Continue reading →: ICAST 2025: The Pre-Show Top 10ICAST 2025 kicks off this week, beginning with Super Tuesday on July 15th. Check out this year’s Pre-Show Top 10 Tackle Picks! (10) Lew’s KVD Elite Casting Reel (2025) What’s New: Even in retirement from tournament fishing, KVD continues to work on products that anglers are eager to try. The…
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Continue reading →: Chasing Peacock Bass: A Colorful Adventure on the WaterIf you’ve ever dreamed of catching a fish that fights like a beast and looks like it swam out of a tropical painting, let me introduce you to the peacock bass. I recently had the chance to target this vibrant powerhouse, and let me tell you—it did not disappoint! Peacock…
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Continue reading →: ICAST 2024: New Product ShowcaseThe 2024 ICAST New Product Showcase kicked off the start of ICAST 2024 last night. This showcase is a fascinating mix of fishing products. Absorbing all the offerings in just a few hours after opening can be quite challenging. Here are some items that piqued my interest. More to Come.…
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