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Friday, October 10, 2025
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Berkley Report
Fishing is evolving and forcing anglers to evolve with it. Forward-facing sonar has become a hot topic and is an incredible tool to allow anglers to evolve as fisheries change and enables them to understand more about fish behavior than ever before. As forward-facing sonar advances, anglers using it are looking for baits that allow them to better interact with fish using this technology. Berkley now offers three all-new baits that allow anglers to best interact with fish on forward-facing sonar.
“By taking our science-based approach to bait development and applying it to FFS the Berkley Lab has been able to create FFS baits,” said Berkley’s Chief Brand and Product Officer Jon Schlosser. “ It’s exciting to see how revolutionary these baits are, not only in their design, but in how they enable anglers to manipulate their baits in ways that have never been done before.”
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Daiwa Report
Daiwa TD EYE series walleye rod
Walleye anglers at the Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo have something special to look forward to – the worldwide introduction of DAIWA’s new TD EYE walleye rods.
The TD EYE series – a 17-model lineup including spinning, casting, and trolling rods – will be showcased for the first time, and a limited supply will be available from select exhibiting tackle retailers.
The Show will be held at the Schaumburg Convention Center Jan. 25-28. For more information, visit https://chicagoland.sportshows.com/ for details.
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Shimano Report
Shimano North America Fishing, announced the debut of the SLX 70 A and Metanium DC 70 A low-profile reels.
These latest additions are available at most tackle dealers.
“Shimano’s lineup of low-profile reels continues to evolve,” says Bob Mahoney, Freshwater Product Marketing Manager for Shimano North America Fishing. “Both new models feature a robust selection of technologies tailored to help bass anglers find success in any situation.”
Shimano Metanium DC 70 A
Metanium DC 70 A: The Metanium DC 70 A represents the lightest and most durable Shimano DC reel to date, featuring a one-piece CoreSolid magnesium frame, providing unparalleled durability and a solid in-hand feel. The HAGANE Body design brings additional strength and impact resistance while eliminating flex in the reel body, improving cranking power under load. An upgraded I-DC5 braking system allows anglers to fine-tune reel function based on line and lure combinations and fishing conditions, delivering improved accuracy and heightened casting control. Metanium DC 70 A proudly features Shimano’s innovative MGL Spool III Technology, increasing casting distance by greatly reducing start-up inertia.
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Rapala Report
CrushCity Bronco Bug™
When World Champion bass angler Jacob Wheeler partnered with the design and engineering experts at Rapala to create the CrushCity™ lineup of soft plastics, he knew that they’d have to produce distinctive and superior features to stand out in the crowded lure marketplace.
The new CrushCity Bronco Bug™ lives up to that lofty goal. It is unlike anything in the market and it’s sure to become one of your new go-to softbaits.
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VMC Report
VMC Finesse Football Jig
The new VMC Finesse Football Jig invokes a side-to-side rocking action and a unique beveled edge conical keeper that secures your plastics for longer use and multiple hook sets.
An optimal distance between the keeper device and the jig head allows the soft plastic lure to remain in place on the hook shank by collapsing tightly in that area, creating superior holding strength.
The Finesse Football Jig features a VMC Vanadium® steel, single hook. It’s hybrid wide gap maximizes hook sets while the hybrid bend provides extra strength for the monsters you’ll encounter.
The VMC Finesse Football Jig is idea for use with small tubes, finesse plastics, Ned baits and of course, new Rapala Crush City soft plastics.
The VMC Finesse Football Jig is available in one color, black, and in four weight sizes – 1/8 oz., 3/16 oz., ¼ oz. and 3/8 oz. Sold four per pack, the Finesse Football Jig has a suggested retail price of US $5.49.