Old Town Goes PRO with Two New Kayak Models: PDL 120 PRO & ePDL+ 120 PRO https://www.tackletour.com/images25/featurebanoldtownepdl120.jpg Introduction: Old Town Kayaks, renowned for their exceptional quality, are still proudly rotomolded in Maine, USA. At this year's Bassmaster Classic, the com...

The Baby Jack: Z-Man and Evergreen’s Downsized Jack Hammer https://tackletour.com/images25/featurebanzmanbabyjack.jpg Introduction: Is there a bait that has put more weight on the tournament scales than the ChatterBait JackHammer? This bladed jig, a collaboration between Z-Man and Evergreen, has be...

The Surprising Fioretto Essence MFE-C-73SB from Molix https://www.tackletour.com/images25/featurebanmolixmfec73sb.jpg Introduction: With the number of brands competing for a spot on your rod rack, it can be difficult for a manufacturer to garner any attention. Case in point? It's been over ten year...

Rigged and Ready? Z-Man Shadtron LT Swimbait https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebanzmanshadtron.jpg Introduction: The Shadtron LT is the newest addition to Z-Man’s soft plastic swimbait lineup, engineered to deliver a lifelike shad profile with exceptional durability and versatility. Crafte...

Casting that Screams: The Innovative Trika Ti100 Baitcaster https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebantrikati100baitcaster.jpg Introduction: Trika's Ti100 baitcaster marks the rod brand's entry into the reel market, offering anglers a blend of performance and innovation that stem from use of ad...

As long as your bait falls within the rod's ratings, glides should be fine on it.

Gomexus Stepping Up their Metal Game with Spools, Swimbaits, and Tools https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebangomexustools.jpg Introduction: Once known primarily for their reel handle and knob upgrades, Gomexus has fully embraced metal craftsmanship investing in tooling, design, and even acq...

Precise Lure Control – Shimano’s Finesse Oriented Vanford FA Spinning Reel https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featureshimanovanforda.jpg Introduction: Shimano continues to distinguish its CoreSolid and Magnumlite spinning reels, expanding each lineup with models tailored for either precision lure ...

New Gold Standard? – Costa’s 580 Gold Mirror Polarized Lenses https://tackletour.com/images24/featurebancostagoldmirror.jpg Introduction: Costa’s 580G lenses are a popular choice among anglers, known for their exceptional polarized performance and durability. Earlier this season, the company introd...

New Rods and Reels at the 2025 International Sportsmen's Expo https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebanise2025sac.jpg Introduction: The International Sportsmen's Expo in Sacramento marks the start of event season for many West Coast manufacturers. This week's show provided the perfect platform...

Light yet Powerful - Daiwa Saltiga Rods and Reels https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebandaiwasaltigarods.jpg Introduction: Daiwa has unveiled the new Saltiga rods, crafted for anglers seeking an enthusiast level of balance of precision and power in a lightweight setup tailored for saltwater...

Shimano Ups Their Swimbait Game with Gravitator Glides and Outlier Rods https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebanshimano2025swimbaits.jpg Introduction: Shimano expands on their Armajoint swimbaits with a new glidebait that incorporates the same Boost technology, now enhanced with features that...

Shimano Launches New Antares 100 B Halo Reel and the First CoreSolid Tranx Baitcaster https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featureban2025himanoreels.jpg Introduction: Shimano is starting the new year strong with major product launches, including the latest iteration of their flagship baitcaster, the...

Missile Baits Extends Their Arsenal with the Chunky D https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebanmissilebaitschunkyd.jpg Introduction: There is nothing quite as ubiquitous or versatile in bass fishing tackle boxes everywhere as the soft plastic craw imitators. They come in a wide variety of shap...

Out of Control? - Daiwa Steez's Real Control Enthusiast Rods https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebandaiwasteezrealcontrol.jpg Introduction: Daiwa's Steez rods are widely regarded as the brand's flagship series, but the Real Control lineup elevates both performance and price to unprecedented ...