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Friday, October 10, 2025
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Garmin Adds Perspective Mode for Shallow Water to Panoptix LiveScope
Garmin announced a new Perspective Mode feature and transducer positioning accessory for its award-winning Panoptix LiveScope sonar.
Now, in addition to the existing LiveScope Forward and Down Modes, anglers can use the new Perspective Mode for unprecedented overhead visibility that’s perfect for shallow water.
“Gone are the days of casting blindly under docks and along shorelines for schools or beds of fish thanks to the new LiveScope Perspective Mode,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “LiveScope combines two game-changing innovations – scanning sonar and live sonar – to deliver the best of both technologies. Anglers can now see and easily interpret incredibly detailed, real-time images of what’s around and below their boat from three unique vantage points, all with one easy-to-use mount.”
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Zoom Report
ZOOM Adds Junior Size to Hollow Belly Frog Lineup
In response to the overwhelming popularity of the company’s Hollow Belly Frog released last fall, Zoom Bait Company announces the release of the new Hollow Belly Frog Jr., a smaller version of the soft-bodied topwater. It offers the same great “walk the dog” action and the same high hookup percentage, but in a downsized package that excels when fish are feeding on smaller prey or otherwise a little more finicky.
Frogs continue to play a critical role for tour-level anglers and weekend enthusiasts alike, not only in heavy vegetation, but also throughout a wide range of conditions. When fish are big and active, the original Zoom Hollow Belly Frog, which is 3 ½ inches long and weighs 7/8 ounce, is a key tool, but when the time comes to downsize this new 2-½ inch version should get the call. It still casts like a bullet, and slithers easily over and through the thickest cover.
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Strike King Report
Smaller Rage Tail Cut-R Worm Ideal for Ned Rigging
The Rage Tail Cut-R Worm has developed a cult following throughout the country due to its incredible action and ability to generate bites. Strike King decided to take that devotion to a whole new level with a 3-inch size suitable for Ned rigging.
“The scaled down size makes this bait perfect for Ned fishing when you just need a bite,” says BASS Hall of Fame member Shaw Grigsby. “The bait has fast become one of my new favorites. I can work it on a Ned Rig or on a drop shot and absolutely crush the smallmouth. I can swim it over and through submerged grass on a tiny jig head. Most importantly, whatever I do with it, it always gets bit!”
The Rage Ned Cut-R Worm has a MSRP of $6.99 and is available in 12 colors and in nine packs.
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Shimano Report
Stradic FL Spinning Reels Got Even Better with These Improvements
Smoother rotation, added durability and enhanced casting distance are all part of the ‘continuous evolution’ in spinning reel technology Shimano brings to its newly-design Stradic FL reels.
Offered in five sizes to cover all types of freshwater action including bass, walleye, panfish, the reels include the Stradic FL 1000HG, 2500HG, C3000XG, 4000XG and C5000XG. Suggested retail runs from $199-229.99.
Stradic FL reels are now showing up at tackle shops from coast-to-coast and throughout Canada, but anglers can expect that select sizes may be limited through the month of September.
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Strike King Report
Strike King Offers Tour Grade Flourocarbon, Mono and Braided Line
The new Strike King Tour Grade Line offers manageability and toughness.
Made from the highest quality Japanese fiber, Strike King Tour Grade Line is optimized for maximum fishability. Tour Grade incorporates P2 Precision winding onto each spool of line.
As an added feature in convenience and innovation, every spool will contain Strike King’s “Sidewinder” spooling tool and a postage paid envelop so anglers can recycle their old line.
New Tour Grade Line will be offered in Fluorocarbon, Braid and Monofilament as well. Fluoro and Mono will come in both 200-and 600-yard spools in sizes ranging from 6- to 25-pound clear. Braid will come in green and hi viz yellow in 150-yard spools and 600-yard spools in sizes from 8 to 80 pound.