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Pre-rigged Clatter Craw Comes With Rattles in Pinchers

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Published: 02 October 2025
 

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PowerBait Clatter Craw
PowerBait Clatter Craw

Building on the success of Berkley’s lifelike, pre-rigged, HD bait lineup, the PowerBait Clatter Craw introduces a new level of craw performance with rattles embedded in its claws.

This unique feature enhances both the bait’s realism and sound profile in the water. The Clatter Craw is designed to give anglers a distinct advantage by targeting key fish senses such as vision, lateral line detection, sound, and taste. It features an accurate profile, a wide range of color options, built-in rattles, and infused with Berkley’s PowerBait formula.



Ready to fish right out of the package, it comes standard with a sticky, sharp, and stout Fusion19 hook, complete with a fluorocarbon weed guard to prevent snags or debris from fouling the bait. Infused with Berkley's exclusive PowerBait formula delivering taste to soft plastic baits increasing bite retention, the Clatter Craw gives anglers more time to set the hook and put more fish in the boat.



Measuring 3.5 inches and weighing 1/2 ounce, the Clatter Craw offers a compact package and an all-around versatile weight for a large range of depths and scenarios.

Key Features – Berkley Clatter Craw

  • Easy to use yet effective presentation; just tie and cast

  • Embedded rattles in pinchers give the Clatter Craw a unique and realistic clicking sound profile

  • Realistic profile, color options, and action to best match the crayfish that fish are feeding on

  • Infused with PowerBait flavor, enticing fish to bite and hold on 18x longer


Equipped with Fusion19 hook

Sizes: 3.5 inch (1/2 ounce)


Colors:

  • Green Pumpkin Crème
  • Green Pumpkin • Black/Blue
  • Watermelon Red • Peanut Butter & Jelly
  • Swamp Craw • Blue Malt
  • Green Pumpkin
  • Orange

Suggested retail is $9.99.

 

Improvements in Tree Spider Micro LT and Speed Pro Harnesses Advance Treestand Safety

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Published: 26 September 2025
 

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Blocker Tree Spider Speed Pro Harness
Blocker Tree Spider Speed Pro Harness

Thankfully, modern treestand technology and the availability of safety harnesses have made hunting from treestands safer than ever. While harness options have improved, there has been room for advancement – especially in the comfort category, and that’s just what the tech-savvy product engineers at Blocker Outdoors did with the updated Tree Spider Micro LT Harness and Speed Pro Harness.

“We revamped these harnesses to reduce shoulder fatigue and have an overall lighter feel on the body. We achieved that by upgrading the materials,” explained Blocker Outdoors Marketing Director, Steve Allie.

“We reconfigured with lighter weight options – swapping steel components for aluminum for example, as well as incorporating a honeycomb ripstop nylon face fabric that is super light and durable. We also reduced the overall dimensions of the straps without compromising any of their integrity.”

How much lighter? The Micro LT Harness was already one of the lightest harnesses available, and with an upgrade to even lighter materials, Blocker shaved off 20% of its weight. The Speed Pro Harness received the same improvements with an overall weight reduction of 30%. Strength and integrity remain uncompromised, while reducing weight considerably and attaining remarkable comfort.

The Tree Spider Micro LT is the go-to for hunters who want a minimalist safety solution without sacrificing security, while the Tree Spider Speed Pro is for hunters who demand maximum safety without extra weight – both harnesses feature TMA-certified fall arrest protection and sleeker, advanced technical fabrics for all-day comfort.

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Berkley’s Fusion 19 Swimbait Jighead Designed for multiple Purposes

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Published: 24 September 2025
 

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Fusion19 Hybrid Jighead
Fusion19 Hybrid Jighead

Building off the success and premium components of the Berkley Fusion19 Swimbait Jighead, the new Fusion19 Hybrid Jighead has all of the same great features with modern roundball jig performance and a 90-degree line tie.

Available in two hook size options per head, this versatile jighead gives anglers the opportunity to utilize a variety of soft bait shapes and sizes perfectly tuned for their favorite techniques. 



Designed with a low center of gravity, the Fusion19 Hybrid Jighead is able to maintain precise balance and bait orientation while cutting through the water, providing anglers with the ability to generate a side-topside rolling action that proves deadly with finicky fish.



The Fusion19 Hybrid Jighead comes equipped with a sticky sharp double-conical hook point and a conical bait keeper for straight and precise locked-in rigging. Excelling in a variety of fishing applications, the hybrid jighead can be utilized for mid-strolling, Damiki style baits, finesse swimbaits, and vertical fishing applications.

KEY FEATURES

  • Ultra-sharp double-conical point for easy hook sets
  • Conical bait-keeper for locked in rigging
  • Ballast weighting keeps the jig and soft plastic upright
  • Forged light-wire hook provides strength and finesse
  • High-definition detail and 3D eye for added realism
  • 90-degree line tie "roundball performance" for vertical or casting presentations
  • Weight and hook size printed on head
  • Six weights in two hook sizes each for perfect technique paring

Sizes:

  • 1/32oz #10
  • 1/32oz #4
  • 1/16oz #4
  • 1/16oz # 1
  • 1/8oz 1/0
  • 1/8oz 3/0
  • 3/16oz 1/0
  • 3/16oz 3/0
  • 1/4oz 2/0
  • 1/4oz 4/0
  • 3/8oz 2/0
  • 3/8oz 4/0

Colors:

  • Pearl White
  • Chartreuse
  • Firetiger
  • Fish Head
  • Unpainted
  • Chrome


MSRP: $5.99-$6.99

To learn more about Berkley Fishing, click here.

 

New Sufix Revolve Braid Designed for Finesse Anglers

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Published: 22 September 2025
 

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Sufix Revolve Ultra-Thin Finesse Braid
Sufix Revolve Ultra-Thin Finesse Braid

Specifically designed for finesse applications, new Sufix Revolve Ultra-Thin Finesse Braid is made in Japan where finesse fishing prevails.

Sufix Revolve is ideal line for both spinning reels and BFS applications. Its manufactured with Izanas fibers. This material offers a greater bodied line to reduce annoying wind knots while creating a smooth, hassle-free delivery of the line at the time of casting and retrieving. Pitch reduction achieves an ultra-fine diameter while optimizing tensile strength.

“Line has been underrated for years,” said Rapala tournament pro Jacob Wheeler, “and to be honest, it’s one of the most important parts of my arsenal. Revolve Ultra Thin Finesse Braid gives your baits more action and less line drag in the wind. And to me, that can be the difference between getting bits and not.”

Sufix Revolve is being introduced in 200-yard spools and is available in 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 lb. test in low-vis green and neon lime.

Sufix Revolve has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $19.99.

 

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