Gear Roundup: New & Noteworthy Fishing Gear

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Hobie Hull Float

Highlighting 75 years of sunglasses design innovation, Hobie offers Hull Float with eco-frame construction from 100 percent “upcycled” materials from their legendary kayaks. The polarized lenses offer supreme clarity and UV protection and a stylish design with two lens color options. They float.

$119.99 | hobieeyewear.com

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Rage Hawk

Joining an extensive Strike King Rage product line is the Rage Hawk, with two arms extending from the sides of the body, producing vibratory movement to get fish to bite once they’re drawn in close. The sleek body tipping a skirted jig creates a visually appealing compact package that slides easily through cover. Check options in 2.75- and 3-inch sizes and 12 colors.

$6.99 (9 count) | midwayusa.com

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Next Gen Veritas

Abu Garcia Veritas LTD casting and spinning rods have a new look and are lighter than ever before, based on a Powerlux 100 resin system that enhances blank strength. Paired with titanium frame guides and a comfortable EVA split-grip, plus a reel seat on an exposed portion of the blank for increased sensitivity.

$129.95 to $149.95 | purefishing.com

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The American Carper—Reflections

This fifth volume in the American Carp Society’s American Carper series of books discusses the untapped potential of carp fishing in North America, as it takes readers on a memorable journey into the richness of the carp scene and uncovers a hidden world awaiting. Featuring interviews and essays from a roster of leading North America’s finest carp anglers, it’s 327 pages and 15 chapters, illustrated with over 100 stunning color photographs.

Membership required | americancarpsociety.com

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Savage Blades

The Savage Gear VIB Blade has a thin frame with a weighted body for long casts and instant and distinctive vibration on the pull or rip. The VIB Blade’s precise internal balance keeps it riding true on the retrieve, while it knuckle-glides back down on the fall. Check 7 colors and 45- and 55-cm sizes.

$9.99 | purefishing.com

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Cast Iron Griddle Top

With its fast-burning smokeless fire, the addition of the cast-iron griddle (Solo Stove Ranger 2.0) to cook your catch right on the beach makes this a handy-dandy favorite. It’s almost too efficient. Over a ripping fire, the griddle top cooks at about 500°F. Add a White Duck Canvas Firewood Log Carrier and you have a great post-fishing evening in the works.

Ranger 2.0: $199; Griddle Top & Hub: $150; Log Carrier: $35 | scheels.com

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Mule Fishing

Flying under the radar at this point, jigheads and softbodies from Mule Fishing fit right into a finesse repertoire for multispecies fishing.

Check products and pricing at mulefishing.com

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Death Sonar

The PK Lures Sonar Spoon dressed with a minnow or ‘crawler running in “slow-death” mode adds additional action to the package on a cast or slow troll. The sturdy slow-turn hook adds life to the chosen bait, while a stinger treble hook on 12-pound fluorocarbon leader adds to hookups. Check 5 colors and 4 sizes from 1/4 to 3/4 ounces.

$9.99 | fishusa.com

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Whitefish “S”

A new version of the classic Williams Whitefish spoon series is sculpted in an S-shape with a sleeker profile that produces a slithering swim. Three sizes range from 2.25 inches and 1/3 ounce to 4.25 inches and 1 ounce, in 8 colors, and the option for either treble or Siwash hooks

Pricing varies by retailer | williams.ca

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Shimano Durability

An affordable spinning reel for both freshwater and saltwater inshore duty delivers reliable performance with powerful gearing and durable construction, the Ultegra FD from Shimano is designed internally to distribute load force to prevent stress to reduce wear, enhancing the reel’s smooth performance and longevity. Check 5 reel sizes from 1000 to 5000.

$159.99 to $179.99 | fishusa.com

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