Gear Archives - Florida Sport Fishing

February 5, 20190436

Strength in Numbers

Ever since anglers began presenting artificial lures, the goal has been to fish the most lifelike offerings possible. Lure manufacturers continue to i

December 4, 20180264

Show Your True Colors

The Finny Collection by Mojo Sportswear uses ComfortWeave™, which is a tightly woven poly fabric that also offers a sun protection factor of UPF 50, b

April 25, 20170331

Rapala BX Minnow

Built on a classic Rapala balsa body and encased in a durable copolymer shell for unbeatable toughness, the new smaller size 07 BX Minnow is a sleek b

April 25, 20170203

Spiderwire Stealth Blue Camo Braid

Specifically designed for anglers fishing clear water conditions, the new Stealth Blue Camo Braid from Spiderwire provides ultimate strength in a thin

April 24, 20170336

Furuno

Packing the performance of an open array radar in a compact 24” radome, the all-new Furuno DRS4D-NXT solid-state radar utilizes pulse compression and

April 20, 20170486

Introducing Line Tender

The Line-Tender is the first product that allows you to easily cross tie your outboard boat to the dock without the lines getting caught in between th

April 20, 20170206

Yeti Rambler Bottles

Building on their high performance line of kitchen-grade stainless steel tumblers and koozies, YETI recently released Rambler Bottles with the legenda

April 20, 2017088

Ego S1 Genesis Landing Net

The all-new Kryptek S1 Genesis landing net bolsters Ego’s already strong reputation with an innovative and ergonomic design that gives anglers more co

April 20, 2017092

Cuda Titanium Pliers

While Cuda produces an extensive line of gear encompassing everything from knives to gaffs, their top of the line 7.25″ pliers feature high-leverage c

April 14, 2017064

Squidnation That Flippy Floppy Thing

Outfitted with four 9-inch Rubber Mauler squid, eight 6-inch Fat Daddy squid, and a 5-inch bird, That Flippy Floppy Thing is an innovative and unique

April 13, 20170194

Penn Slammer III 5500

Back by popular demand, the Penn Slammer III series is tougher than ever. The versatile 5500 boasts a 6+1 stainless steel bearing system and 5.6:1 gea

January 6, 2017055

Bob’s Machine Shop

There is a new essential piece of equipment for 2017: The Big D Trolling motor handle. It’s the latest boating innovation from Bob’s Machine Shop, dev

December 22, 2015070

RIGRAP CERAMAXx Super Cutters

Cutting through braid can be extremely frustrating, especially when you’re using inferior cutters with dulled or insufficient blades. Even specialized

December 22, 2015090

Bob’s Machine Shop Color Series Jack Plates

There are few aftermarket accessories that can enhance shallow water performance quite like a jack plate. Of the many noted benefits, jack plates incr

December 17, 2015051

Garmin PS31 Panoptix Transducer

A multi-beam transducer that utilizes phased-array scanning sonar technology, the Garmin Panoptix Forward Transducer enables anglers to see bottom, st

December 1, 2015063

Raymarine eS Series MFD

Powered by Raymarine’s advanced LightHouse II user interface, the new eS Series line of HybridTouch multifunction displays give users the choice of si

November 24, 2015068

Dr. Dan’s SunStick SPF 30

< drdans1 Image 1 of 1 Dr. Dan's Sun Stick SPF 30 A safe and dermatologist approved method of protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet

November 17, 2015068

Kristal Fishing 32A Plugs

Ideal for all DC marine equipment that requires 32A draw, the new marine connectors from Kristal Fishing are ideal for 12 and 24V systems. These updat

November 10, 2015062

Fusion Entertainment 750 Series

The pinnacle of FUSION ingenuity and craftsmanship, the flagship 750 Series is available in two configurations, the MS-UD750 with internal UNI-Dock, a

November 8, 20150134

Wahoo Warfare

High speed trolling in hopes of tempting an apex predator is a science, and don’t think otherwise. The artful tactic of presenting an appealing spread

November 5, 2015057

Soft Science Fin

A lightweight, lace up boat shoe with a self-draining design and breathable microfiber mesh upper, the Fin watermen’s shoe breathes like a fish. Ideal

October 30, 2015070

Hooker Electric 4,500 Pump

Using the same technology that powers their incredibly fast electric reels, Hooker Electric recently released an impressive 4,500 GPH pump that’s not

October 25, 2015098

Lip Lingo

The crankbait is a staple with experienced bass fishermen. With a simple retrieve, the bait naturally wobbles and rolls to portray its lifelike profil

October 21, 2015077

RCI Optics Monster Hole 2.0

With incredibly stylish frames and the most advanced polarization technologies, RCI Optics provide precision clarity and phenomenal glare reduction to

October 15, 20150113

Chill Out

High Performance Coolers are rotational molded, a process that involves a hollow mold filled with polyethylene beads. The mold is heated and rotated,

October 8, 2015096

Rugged Shark Starboard

A rocking boat is a harsh environment, but with the right footwear you’ll be comfortable no matter the conditions. The new ultra-light Rugged Shark St

September 23, 2015071

Canyon Reels Salt 5000

Providing an impressive drag rating for its compact size, the new Salt 5000 spinning reel will propel anglers to incredible feats on relatively light

September 16, 2015055

Mantus Anchors Anchor Mate

Bow mounted anchors don’t always rest securely, but the Anchor Mate provides a simple solution to a serious problem by always keeping your anchor secu

September 7, 2015068

Grander Custom Tackle BVI Super

Although Grander Custom Tackle’s easy to navigate online portal enables anglers to order custom lures with colors and rigging components to exacting s

August 31, 2015054

Simms Zipit Bootie II

With warmer air and water temperatures approaching with the coming spring season, active wade anglers will shed their waders in favor of lightweight b

August 20, 2015059

Buck Knives Splizzors

Buck Knives, a trusted brand in outdoor knives since before your daddy was born, is happy to introduce the all-purpose Splizzors. This unique tool com

August 18, 2015059

Raymarine Dragonfly 4 DV

The all-new Dragonfly 4 DV is the most affordable CHIRP sonar ever produced. Equipped with Raymarine’s award-winning Visionality wide spectrum CHIRP s

August 12, 2015058

Rapala Ike’s Custom Ink Series

Based on pro bass angler Mike Iaconelli’s experiences on the tournament trail and tweaking his presentations, this special series of custom lures feat

August 10, 2015065

IRIS Innovations NightSpotter

The first handheld in the extensive line of marine cameras from IRIS Innovations, NightSpotter greatly enhances safety, visibility and security when o

July 30, 2015063

Simrad IS35 Digital Display

Designed to automatically display real-time data from NMEA2000 compatible engines and sensors, the IS35 provides boaters with quick access to engine m

July 23, 2015063

Polar Bear H20 Coolers

Designed to withstand the harshest elements, high capacity Polar Bear soft-sided coolers perform like hard coolers, yet feature the storage and portab

July 16, 2015055

Owner Inshore Slam Hooks

Manufactured from high carbon steel, which lends to thinner wire hooks for livelier natural bait action and increased penetration, the Owner Inshore S

July 13, 2015048

Icom America M324G VHF

Continuing their quest of producing award-winning marine communication equipment, Icom’s M324G adds a host of benefits and upgrades to their already p

July 13, 2015051

Aspen Reels 400 Mid-Arbor

With more than 60 years experience in the commercial machining of valuable metals like bronze, steel, iron and aluminum, the team at Barrel Service Co

June 29, 2015053

Standard Horizon Hx870 Handheld Vhf

Building on the already proven line of HX handheld VHF radios, the HX870 features an enlarged 2.3-inch screen, updated interface with soft keys and ic

June 22, 20150112

Highlight Reel

When it comes to personal point-of-view cameras, GoPro has the market cornered with their lightweight, compact, rugged, waterproof, mountable and affo

June 17, 20150157

Simrad BSM‑3 Sounder

Designed for serious offshore enthusiasts, the BSM-3 is a high performance, dual-channel broadband sounder with CHIRP technology that provides a worki

June 16, 2015054

Tigress Electronic Antenna Mount

Florida boaters are all too familiar with having to lower an antenna to clear a bridge span, but there’s a better way! The electronically operated ant

June 11, 2015084

Get in Line

Just a few short years ago, line selection was really only a choice between manufacturers, not material. With great advancements in line material and

June 10, 2015060

Deep Glow Underwater Dock Light

Deep Glow Technologies has rolled out an updated version of their original underwater dock light that eliminates the ballast box on the dock. By build

June 3, 2015076

Williamson Lures Speed Pro Deep

Constructed for hard-fighting pelagic game fish, the Speed Pro Deep will change the way you troll. The lure’s patent pending Auto-Tune free-moving lin

May 21, 2015085

Bullet Weights Ultra Steel Egg Sinkers

For snag-free performance, few sinkers have a reputation like the famous egg sinker. Ideal for a wide variety of species, techniques and applications—

May 19, 2015097

Smooth Operator

There’s not much that tops the sight of an enraged game fish clearing the water as it attempts to kill a frisky live bait splashing on the surface. Ki

May 14, 2015085

Tsunami Trophy Series Jigging Rods

Affordable, powerful and sensitive, Tsunami Trophy Series Jigging Rods mount Fuji stainless steel and graphite cushioned reel seats, machined aluminum

May 7, 2015058

Release Reels LG

The Release Large Game conventional lever drag reel is closely modeled after the proven SG. While the SG retains firstborn notoriety, the LG has taken

May 5, 2015066

The Future Is Now

Technology never ceases to amaze and with the latest advancements, anglers have more at their fingertips than ever thought imaginable. While there are

April 29, 2015054

Uncover True Color

The compact and affordable Elite-3x fish finder from Lowrance features an LED-backlit color display with detailed 240×360 pixel resolution that h

April 28, 201500

Get Tight

While Gamma copolymer lines are produced with a unique process that alters the molecular structure to create a stronger and more flexible line, their

April 21, 2015058

Cooler Quencher

For those who enjoy hitting the water under paddle power, storage is always an issue. Fortunately, AO Coolers developed a soft-sided cooler designed t

April 15, 2015063

Be Heard

A global leader in marine communications, Cobra Electronics is proud to release the HH450 dual-band marine radio. Not only is the HH450 a feature pack

April 14, 2015057

Rod Warrior

With 25 casting, spinning and conventional models engineered for maximum sensitivity and hook setting power, Cousins Tackle’s new Florida A1A Series r

April 8, 2015059

New Threads

While Florida’s tropical weather provides unmatched year-round opportunities for fun in the sun, anglers must be aware of the damage that can occur an

April 1, 2015054

Witch Hunt

As archaic as it is, the legendary gathering of mylar skirt material known worldwide throughout the commercial and recreational angling community as a

March 26, 2015051

Don’t Miss Anything

An excellent tool for finding fish in new areas, Garmin’s GCV-10 Scanning Sonar Module adds DownVü and SideVü with CHIRP scanning technologies to comp

March 12, 2015060

Tigress Hi-Velocity Bite This Kite

With sailfish season in full swing, there’s no better time to fly a Tigress Hi-Velocity Bite This fishing kite. Outfitted with 100 percent carbon grap

March 9, 2015057

NavPlay App for Vessel Navigation

Designed to enhance your boating and navigation experience, NavPlay is proud to introduce a single source app that provides access to a wealth of Wi-F

March 9, 2015054

Reel Deal

Weighing just 17 ounces and featuring a 6:1 gear ratio, the Arribe 1200 reel is incredibly light and impressively equipped for its small signature. Bu

March 5, 2015058

LifeProof Fre Case for Your Smartphone

For outdoor enthusiasts who are inseparable from their mobile device, LifeProof’s newest Frē case ($79.99) provides complete protection from the eleme

March 3, 2015082

Built to Cut

Fishermen typically own a lot of tools. Some of the products make perfect sense and some are simply a waste of money. Whether you enjoy chasing bonefi

February 26, 2015050

Big Bite

Quality fishing pliers that withstand repeated abuse for many seasons are critical tools every angler needs within close reach. Precision cut from T60

February 25, 2015062

Light Your Way

LED accent lights are a great addition to any vessel, but in the past users had to choose a single color. As new technologies come to light, SeaMaster

February 18, 2015062

Double the Fun

The new Pro Angler 17T integrates the same great features of its predecessors, including two of Hobie’s patented MirageDrive pedal systems and Vantage

February 12, 2015053

Powerful Pulse

Providing complete situational awareness, Garmin’s next-generation 4 kW GMR 24 xHD dome radar pairs ease of use with advanced features typically reser

February 11, 2015063

Disappearing Act

In an effort to fool leader shy game fish and assist in the battle against breast cancer, Seaguar has introduced Pink Label fluorocarbon leader materi

February 6, 2015066

On Call

Accidents happen and with anglers often scouting off the beaten path help can be far away. Every boat needs a first aid kit and the Adventure Medical

February 2, 2015042

It’s Elemental

Whether it is through direct contact with the water or exposure to salt in the air, nearly everything that exists in the harsh saltwater environment w

January 27, 2015078

Into The Blue

While Humminbird is well known for their product innovations benefiting inshore anglers, the ION series expands on a platform of networked devices to

January 21, 2015051

Drop and Crank

Jigging reels need to be bulletproof and the Maxel Ocean Max lives up to the harsh demands. The rigid construction features a one-piece fully machined

January 14, 2015055

Joy Ride

Unlike traditional trailer tongue jacks, the Trailer Valet makes maneuvering your trailer convenient and easy. Whether lining up with a hitch ball or

January 7, 2015071

The Future Is Now

Welcome to the next generation of outboard motors. The new 200 to 300 HP 3.4-liter V6 G2 outboards from Evinrude exceed emission and efficiency standa

December 31, 2014063

Terrafin Satellite Imaging: Charting on the Go

Terrafin Satellite Imaging provides anglers with chlorophyll, altimetry, current and CloudFree SST charts for the entire U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico,

December 30, 2014063

Let it Slide

Designed for user-friendly access to coolers stored under center console leaning posts, the Universal Cooler Slide from Boat Outfitters makes cooler a

December 23, 2014055

Ice for Days

It’s certainly a bold statement, but this may very well be the last cooler you ever purchase. It may not be the best marketing strategy, but these coo

December 17, 2014057

Concert Quality

With thousands of hours invested in the research, design and implementation of high quality marine grade audio solutions, Clarion is proud to introduc

December 16, 2014055

Tongue Tied

Just when you thought you’ve seen it all, another lure comes to market and shocks the industry. The Tongue Slapper is a soft plastic jerk spoon that w

December 10, 2014053

Bottoms Up

For more than 10 years, HullSpeed performance coatings have been improving hull durability and abrasion resistance while also maximizing speed and fue

December 5, 2014072

The Future is Now

Technology never ceases to amaze and with the latest advancements, anglers have more at their fingertips than ever thought imaginable. While there are

December 3, 2014054

Win the War

Like their premium fishing reels, the Alutecnos Dolce Vita fighting belt is constructed using only the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. De

November 27, 2014046

Precision Charging

Optimizing charges and extending battery life, Minn Kota’s 6 and 10 amp Precision chargers have the ability to select and charge different battery typ

November 20, 2014052

A New Leader

The SpoolTek Pro Series Hybrid Plug is an innovative offering that utilizes concealed leader technology to make certain hooked fish remain hooked. Wit

November 13, 2014052

Reel Deal

With a line of proven big game trolling and jigging reels, Canyon Reels is proud to introduce the DJR3500 spinning reel designed for inshore applicati

November 10, 2014046

See Fish First

From an industry leader in innovative fish finding technology, Lowrance’s new SpotlightScan trolling motor transducer clearly pinpoints structure and

November 6, 2014055

Timing is Everything

Since their entry into the marine industry, Reactor has pushed the envelope of sport watch design. Although every Reactor is constructed to withstand

November 5, 2014070

Untether & Explore with Furuno’s New Wireless Radar

*Camas, WA — November 4, 2014. *No matter where you look, it is nearly impossible to not see someone on his or her smart phone or tablet. We now live

October 29, 2014053

Hot Shot

From the world leader in thermal imaging technology comes the first personal thermal imaging device especially designed for the iPhone. FLIR ONE is co

October 28, 2014056

Cold as Ice

Non-toxic, non-hazardous and reusable for up to five years, the Nu-Ice Ultimate Cooler Pak is capable of maintaining a sub-zero temperature for extend

October 23, 2014072

Reel Skillz Gear Rolls Out New Designs

Wilmington, NC. October, 2014- Reel Skillz Gear has just added three new designs to their growing line of fishing apparel. Included in this release ar

October 23, 20140100

Gost Security Thwarts Break-In

GOST® (Global Ocean Security Technologies), a world leader in vessel security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems, announced today th

October 22, 2014065

Kooler Gel “The Ice Extender”

TBK Industries LLC/Trophy Bag Kooler, Inc. would like to announce the endorsement of our product line by professional angler and TV host Jimmy Houston

October 21, 2014059

Bass Pro Shops to open new World Wide Sportsman store in North Palm Beach, Florida

NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. -Bass Pro Shops, Basspro.com America’s outdoor retailer specializing in hunting, fishing, boating, camping and other related ou

October 21, 2014050

A Sight to See

Not only do quality lenses protect from harmful UV rays, but they also enable anglers to peer through the water and spot fish with confidence. The Chi

October 21, 2014066

Attwood Introduces Light Armor Underwater Lights

Attwood Marine Illuminates market with Introduction of innovative premium Light Armor Underwater Light Products LOWELL, Mich. (September 30, 2014)*– A

October 15, 2014044

Global Connectivity

Powered by the world’s furthest reaching satellite network, Iridium GO is the newest revolution in personal communication. Offering enhanced satellite

October 14, 2014059

Fishy Frequency

Made by fishermen for fishermen, Pelagic Gear’s new performance line of boardshorts feature 4-way stretch technology and ultra lightweight, anti-micro

October 8, 2014096

Get Tight

A leader in high-performance braided fishing line and fibers, Western Filament’s Tension Lock Technology TUF-Line XP provides superior strength and vi