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 GX2TM Spinning Rod Spinning Rods - Spinning Shakespeare Ugly Stik GX2TM Spinning Rod Spinning Rods - Spinning CHECK TODAY'S PRICE
KastKing Perigee II Spinning & Casting Fishing Rods KastKing Perigee II Spinning & Casting Fishing Rods 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 | Max Drag: 33 lb, 10+1 BB, 9.2 oz, Graphite Frame, 5.2:1 Gear Ratio, Oversize Shaft, Fishing Gifts for Men KastKing Sharky III Spinning Fishing Reel,Size 3000 | Max Drag: 33 lb, 10+1 BB, 9.2 oz, Graphite... CHECK TODAY'S PRICE
Piscifun Carbon X Ultralight Spinning Reel, Carbon Frame, 2000 Series | 7.7oz lightweight body, 6.2:1 retrieve, 22lb drag, 10+1 bearings, Balanced size for freshwater bass and trout fishing Piscifun Carbon X Ultralight Spinning Reel, Carbon Frame, 2000 Series | 7.7oz lightweight body... 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 Seaguar Blue Label 50 Yards Fluorocarbon Leader CHECK TODAY'S PRICE
P-Line Floroclear Fluorocarbon-Coated Fishing Line – Virtually Invisible, Low Memory, Long Casting Performance for Freshwater & Saltwater | 15lb-300yds | Clear P-Line Floroclear Fluorocarbon-Coated Fishing Line – Virtually Invisible, Low Memory, Long Casting... 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 Spinner Fishing Lures, 1/16 oz & 1/8 oz, 6 Pack Panther Martin Best of the Best Spinner Fishing Lures, 1/16 oz & 1/8 oz, 6 Pack CHECK TODAY'S PRICE
Berkley PowerBait Power Floating Trout Worm Fishing Bait, Pink Shad, 3in | 8cm, Irresistible Scent & Flavor, Realistic Worm Profile, Ideal for Trout and More Berkley PowerBait Power Floating Trout Worm Fishing Bait, Pink Shad, 3in | 8cm, Irresistible Scent... 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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Spiderwire Wolf Tackle Bag, 38.8-Liter, Black Spiderwire Wolf Tackle Bag, 38.8-Liter, Black CHECK TODAY'S PRICE
Piscifun Fishing Backpack with 2 Rod Holders, 4 Boxes & Rain Cover, Black | Multi-pocket storage, fits 3600/3700 trays, bottle holder, padded straps for fishing Piscifun Fishing Backpack with 2 Rod Holders, 4 Boxes & Rain Cover, Black | Multi-pocket storage... 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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Daiwa BG8000 BG Saltwater Spinning Reel, 8000, 5.3: 1 Gear Ratio, 6+1 Bearings, 53.30' Retrieve Rate, 33 lb Max Drag Daiwa BG8000 BG Saltwater Spinning Reel, 8000, 5.3: 1 Gear Ratio, 6+1 Bearings, 53.30" Retrieve... CHECK TODAY'S PRICE

Read our full review on saltwater spinning reels here

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

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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

Read our full review on fish finders here

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…