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Friday, October 10, 2025
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Humminbird Report
Humminbird LakeMaster Maps
Humminbird LakeMaster has led the charge with the most accurate and advanced mapping available for anglers. Now, LakeMaster is taking it to an entirely new level with the introduction of Humminbird LakeMaster maps with VX Technology.
With VX Technology, LakeMaster maps are packed with more information than ever before, including five new customizable color palettes, exceptional map performance, and a powerful combination of features.
The new LakeMaster lineup maintains the same regions as the current lineup, but with two options per region: LakeMaster and LakeMaster Premium. Both products now include SmartStrike technology as a feature, allowing anglers to enter search parameters like season, time of day, temperature and targeted fish species to create a custom chart that highlights areas of the map where fish are most likely to be biting. LakeMaster and LakeMaster Premium also include customizable Chart Presets, four Depth Highlights with customizable colors, Shallow Water Highlight, Water Level Offset, and One-Boat Network capability. And for an added advantage, LakeMaster Premium includes two additional features: 2D Shaded Relief and Aerial Imagery.
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Lowrance Report
New Lowrance Graph
Lowrance rolled out its next generation of fishing electronics to include the new HDS PRO chartplotter/fishfinder, highest resolution ActiveTarget 2 Live Sonar and, ultra-high definition Active Imaging HD.
HDS PRO forms the heart of the Ultimate Fishing System, offering full networking and bow-to-stern boat control spanning trolling motors, autopilots, engines, radar, communications, and connectivity and control of PowerPole shallow water anchors. The new HDS PRO introduces two new chart overlays for ActiveTarget Scout mode and Ghost 360, as well as a new 10-inch display, an angler favorite, with a new form factor and aspect ratio, delivering a better screen in a new package.Â
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ActiveTarget 2 is the newest update to the award-winning ActiveTarget live sonar that was unveiled in 2020. Active Target 2 provides higher-resolution views of fish movement and structure and enables anglers to quickly recognize if lures and techniques are working in real-time allowing them to make adjustments to get fish to strike. It delivers a smoother and more consistent image across the entire range, with full live-action picture in Forward, Down and Scout views. Additionally, HDS PRO allows for the use of two systems at the same time giving even more views simultaneously with 180 View, Scout Wide View and Forward and Scout split screen view.
Active Imaging HD rounds out the suite of products with the clearest images of fish and structure from Lowrance CHIRP sonar, SideScan and DownScan Imaging. Additionally, a new FishReveal SideScan view is now available with a new S3100 Sonar Module, in addition to the already popular DownScan Fish reveal view, helping anglers easily identify fish targets to the sides and beneath the boat.
HDS PRO offers complete bow to stern control on a SolarMAX HD touchscreen, which provides stunning sonar images of fish and structure from the Active Imaging HD and ActiveTarget 2 Live Sonar technologies, along with incredible detailed chart information that is easy to see from any angle, in direct sunlight and through polarized lenses – a real difference on the water.
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Plano Report
Plano EDGE 3600 Jig/Bladed Jig Box
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.Â
Key Features
- Vertical dividers that maximize storage and protection for jigs and bladed jigs
- WaterWick with reusable moisture-wicking packet
- Dri-Loc O-Ring seal
- Rustrictor technology delivers 360 degree rust-preventative protection
- EZ Label system for quick identification
- DuraView crystal-clear polycarbonate lid
It carries a suggested retail of $32.99.Â
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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.
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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.Â
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.Â