Plano Report
Bladed jigs and jigs have met their match in the EDGE 3600 Jig/Bladed Jig Box.
As an addition to the 3700 size box, this uniquely designed, smaller 3600 size box comes equipped with vertical dividers to maximize storage space while protecting the baits - giving anglers even more options when building a storage solution to fit their needs.
Key Features
It carries a suggested retail of $32.99.
Mercury Report
The record demand for popular fishing tackle over the past couple of years has caused most anglers to develop a deeper appreciation for their go-to baits and lures. If you’ve struggled to find your favorite tackle in that time, then you understand. In response, you might have come up with some clever ways to extend the life of your most coveted tackle box treasures out of pure necessity during recent shortages, although the money-saving benefits are also a welcome bonus.
If not, we have a few easy ways to keep the strikes coming while getting the most out of your tackle investments. In this article, we’ll cover how to get more life out of your soft plastics, prevent rusty hooks and split rings on lures used in freshwater, and clean your hard-plastic baits.
Get More Mileage from Your Soft Plastics
There are a few key rules for extending the life of your soft-plastic worms, creature baits and swimbaits. The first rule is to store them in the original packaging.
Second, don’t mix different soft baits together in the same bag. Third, keep soft baits out of direct sunlight and associated heat.
By storing your soft plastics in the original manufacturer’s bags or clamshell packs, your baits will retain their original scents, colors and shapes. This is key if you want to ensure that your baits continue to elicit the proper action and results when you’re ready to use them. You can organize the packages in a deep tackle storage box or bag that comes with dividers.
If you rip or lose the original bag or package, group soft baits of the same type together in a small zipper-seal sandwich bag and pour a little of your favorite scented worm oil into the bag. The oil will prevent them from drying out, plus you have the bonus of reinvigorated scent on your baits. Try to avoid mixing soft plastics of different types, as colors can bleed and some different plastic types can cause a reaction when they touch that causes the plastic to distort or melt.
Gamakatsu Report
Gamakatsu brings its legendary attention to detail and innovative thinking to the tungsten weight market. The new G-Shield Tungsten Weights are available in standard worm weights, flipping weights and punch weights.
All three versions of the G-Shield weights feature a specially designed composite insert that not only protects an angler’s line, but also provides 360 degree protection for the knot. No more breaking off on the hook set or in heavy cover – these are made to eliminate the issues caused by uneven and rough tungsten. Furthermore, the insert is wider at the base than at the insertion hole so the hook eye can recess itself into the weight, thereby creating a more compact, lifelike and snag-resistant offering. All of the weights also come in a stealthy smoke-colored finish which blends in with plastics and your lure’s surroundings to generate more strikes. The weight size is stamped into the side of each weight making it easy to identify when it's time to make a change.
Berkley Report
Both the PowerBait Bonefish and Curly Bones are designed with a heavy ribbed body and super thin tails to give a lifelike swimming action with little effort at slower speeds. The baitfish-like head design fits perfectly on Berkley Fusion19 Jigheads and excels when fished on a weighted swimbait hook or used on a dropshot rig.
The PowerBait Bonefish features a super thin paddle-style swimbait tail for erratic swimming action with minimal effort. The Curly Bones offers fish a different look with a vertically oriented thin ribbon tail and an activation tip to grab water and never stop moving, especially at slower speeds in cold water. Available in 12 walleye specific colors, the suggested retail on each is $5.99.
Bonefish Key Features
Curly Bones Key Features
Colors: Blown Motor • Citrus Punch • Citrus Blast • Gold Cracker/Chartreuse • Purple/Chartreuse • Firecracker/Chartreuse • White Ice • Oystershell • Pink Shad • Midnight Shine • Electric Blue/White • Peanut Butter & Jelly
St. Croix Report
Dramatically re-engineered and expanded for 2023, the Legend Tournament Walleye Series includes 17 progressive, technique-specific models, handcrafted in the USA on St. Croix’s all-new SCIV+ hybrid carbon blanks, featuring all top St. Croix technologies. The new rods incorporate redesigned, angler-requested super-grade full-cork handles for improved comfort and ergonomics. Lighter, stronger and more comfortable to fish than any previous-generation St. Croix walleye rods, new Legend Tournament Walleye Series models retail from $270 to $320 with a 15-year warranty.