Our Recommended Fishing Gear for the New Season

Here is a quick look at our top recommended gear for Gifts or stocking your tackle bag for the new year.

Fishing Rods

The rod is what connects you to your fish. Make sure you look for quality. Here are 3 superb offers available at the moment.

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Shakespeare Ugly Stik 7’ GX2 Spinning Rod, Three Piece Spinning Rod, 2-6lb Line Rating, Ultra Light Rod Power, Moderate Fast Action, 1/32-1/4 oz. Lure Rating Shakespeare Ugly Stik 7’ GX2 Spinning Rod, Three Piece Spinning Rod, 2-6lb Line Rating, Ultra... CHECK TODAY'S PRICE
KastKing Perigee II Fishing Rods, Spinning Rod 6ft 7in - Medium Light - Fast - One Piece Rod KastKing Perigee II Fishing Rods, Spinning Rod 6ft 7in - Medium Light - Fast - One Piece Rod CHECK TODAY'S PRICE
St. Croix TRS66MLF4 Triumph 4-Piece Graphite Travel Spinning Fishing Rod with Cork Handle, 6-feet 6-inches St. Croix TRS66MLF4 Triumph 4-Piece Graphite Travel Spinning Fishing Rod with Cork Handle, 6-feet... CHECK TODAY'S PRICE

Read our full review on spinning rods for trout here

Fishing Reels

A good quality fishing reel is a must. Here are some of the best selling reels on the market. Not too expensive but plenty of quality.

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KastKing Sharky III Spinning Fishing Reel,Size 3000 KastKing Sharky III Spinning Fishing Reel,Size 3000 CHECK TODAY'S PRICE
Piscifun Carbon X Spinning Reels, Light to 7.7oz, 6.2:1 High Speed Gear Ratio, Carbon Frame and Rotor, 10+1 Shielded BB, Smooth Powerful Freshwater Spinning Fishing Reel, 2000 Series Piscifun Carbon X Spinning Reels, Light to 7.7oz, 6.2:1 High Speed Gear Ratio, Carbon Frame and... CHECK TODAY'S PRICE
PENN Battle II Spinning Inshore Fishing Reel, Size 3000 (BTLII3000), HT-100 Front Drag, Max of 15lb, 6 Sealed Stainless Steel Ball Bearing System, Built with Carbon Fiber Drag Washers PENN Battle II Spinning Inshore Fishing Reel, Size 3000 (BTLII3000), HT-100 Front Drag, Max of 15lb,... CHECK TODAY'S PRICE

Read our full review on spinning reels here

Fishing Line

A good quality fishing reel is a must. Here are some of the best selling reels on the market. Not too expensive but plenty of quality.

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Seaguar Blue Label 50 Yards Fluorocarbon Leader (package may vary) Seaguar Blue Label 50 Yards Fluorocarbon Leader (package may vary) CHECK TODAY'S PRICE
KastKing Kovert Fluorocarbon Fishing Line, Clear, 200Yard, 30LB KastKing Kovert Fluorocarbon Fishing Line, Clear, 200Yard, 30LB CHECK TODAY'S PRICE
P-Line Floroclear Fluorocarbon Coated Low Memory Copolymer Filler Spool, 15lb-300yd, Clear, 15-Pound, 300-Yard P-Line Floroclear Fluorocarbon Coated Low Memory Copolymer Filler Spool, 15lb-300yd, Clear,... CHECK TODAY'S PRICE

Read our full review on trout fishing line here

Fishing Lures

Having the right lure tied to your leader will either make or break your day fishing. Here are our favourites..

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Panther Martin Best of the Best Kit., Red Panther Martin Best of the Best Kit., Red CHECK TODAY'S PRICE
Berkley PowerBait Power Floating Trout Worm Pink Shad, 3' (15 Count) Berkley PowerBait Power Floating Trout Worm Pink Shad, 3" (15 Count) CHECK TODAY'S PRICE
Rapala 09 Original Floater Fishing Lures, 3.5-Inch, 11, Silver Rapala 09 Original Floater Fishing Lures, 3.5-Inch, 11, Silver CHECK TODAY'S PRICE

Read our full review on best trout lures here

Tackle Bags

It’s great having all that fancy gear, but you need a trusty tackle bag to hold it all. Here are our recommended bags for 2020

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Custom Leathercraft Wild River by CLC WT3604 Tackle Tek Nomad Lighted Backpack & Four PT3600 Trays, Orange, Sand Custom Leathercraft Wild River by CLC WT3604 Tackle Tek Nomad Lighted Backpack & Four PT3600 Trays,... CHECK TODAY'S PRICE
Spiderwire Wolf Tackle Bag, 38.8-Liter, Black Spiderwire Wolf Tackle Bag, 38.8-Liter, Black CHECK TODAY'S PRICE
Piscifun Fishing Tackle Backpack with 4 Tackle Boxes & Waterproof Protective Rain Cover, Large Storage Water-resistant Fishing tackle Bag with Bottle Holder for Fishing, Camping, Hiking (Black) Piscifun Fishing Tackle Backpack with 4 Tackle Boxes & Waterproof Protective Rain Cover, Large... CHECK TODAY'S PRICE

Read our full review on tackle bags here

Saltwater Spinning Reels

If seas fishing is more your thing then check out these awesome spinning reels for sea fishing.

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PENN Battle II Spinning Inshore Fishing Reel, Size 3000 (BTLII3000), HT-100 Front Drag, Max of 15lb, 6 Sealed Stainless Steel Ball Bearing System, Built with Carbon Fiber Drag Washers PENN Battle II Spinning Inshore Fishing Reel, Size 3000 (BTLII3000), HT-100 Front Drag, Max of 15lb,... CHECK TODAY'S PRICE
Daiwa BG2500 BG Saltwater Spinning Reel, 2500, 5.6: 1 Gear Ratio, 6+1 Bearings, 33.20' Retrieve Rate, 13.20 lb Max Drag,Black/gold Daiwa BG2500 BG Saltwater Spinning Reel, 2500, 5.6: 1 Gear Ratio, 6+1 Bearings, 33.20" Retrieve... CHECK TODAY'S PRICE
Daiwa BG8000 BG Saltwater Spinning Reel, 8000, 5.3: 1 Gear Ratio, 6+1 Bearings, 53.30' Retrieve Rate, 33 lb Max Drag, Black/gold Daiwa BG8000 BG Saltwater Spinning Reel, 8000, 5.3: 1 Gear Ratio, 6+1 Bearings, 53.30" Retrieve... CHECK TODAY'S PRICE

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Baitcaster fishing reels

If you are more of a flippin’ lures type of guy then these baitcasting reels are perfeft for you.

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Daiwa TACT-R100H TATULA CT Baitcast Reel, Black Daiwa TACT-R100H TATULA CT Baitcast Reel, Black CHECK TODAY'S PRICE
Abu Garcia BMAX3-L Black Max Low-Profile Baitcast Fishing Reel, Left Hand Abu Garcia BMAX3-L Black Max Low-Profile Baitcast Fishing Reel, Left Hand CHECK TODAY'S PRICE
KastKing Royale Legend High Speed Low Profile Baitcasting Fishing Reel KastKing Royale Legend High Speed Low Profile Baitcasting Fishing Reel CHECK TODAY'S PRICE

Read our full review on baitcasting reels here

Fish finders

Having trouble locating those fish? Look no further than a portable fish finder to hunt them down.

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Garmin 010-01550-00 Striker 4 with Transducer, 3.5' GPS Fishfinder with Chirp Garmin 010-01550-00 Striker 4 with Transducer, 3.5" GPS Fishfinder with Chirp CHECK TODAY'S PRICE
Lowrance HOOK2 4X - 4-inch Fish Finder with Bullet Skimmer Transducer Lowrance HOOK2 4X - 4-inch Fish Finder with Bullet Skimmer Transducer CHECK TODAY'S PRICE

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This is just some of the gear we are recommending for your 2023 fishing season. Most we have tried and fish with it all the time, and some we are recommending because others – just like you have told us how good it is.

Whatever gear you decide to fish with this year, have fun, stay safe, and catch plenty of fish.

Tight lines…