Handle Big Muskies the Right Way: The Tools Every Muskie Angler Should Have
There’s nothing quite like watching a giant muskie materialize beside the boat. After hours—or sometimes days—of casting, the fish you’ve been dreaming about finally eats.…
Terminator Walking Frog
The Terminator’s Walking Frog works as good as it looks. Designed tip to tail to convert blow-ups into hook-ups, it’s a more productive frog, designed to maximize its hook’s efficiency. Not only does it have a great walking action,…
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Humminbird XPLORE: Powerful Technology Made Simple
Fishing electronics have come a long way over the past decade. What once required multiple units, complicated menu systems, and stacks of mapping chips can now be accomplished with a single…
Rapala Harvest Shad: A Deadly Early-Season Walleye Trigger
There are certain times during the season when walleyes get locked into one particular profile and presentation, and when that happens, you’d better have the right tool tied on. Early-season…
Why I Run the Lund 1875 Pro Guide
One of the questions I get asked all the time is, “Jeremy, why don’t you run a bigger boat?” The second one usually follows right behind it: “Why don’t you have a windshield?” The answer is…
Dialing in Walleyes with the Rapala Jigging Rap
If there’s one thing that’ll humble even the most seasoned walleye angler, it’s a screen full of fish that just won’t commit. You’re marking them. You’re triggering them. But they’re…
Why Jeremy Smith Chooses a 3000-Size Reel for Walleye Fishing
For years, walleye anglers leaned toward smaller spinning reels—compact 1000s and 2500s that felt lightweight and balanced for jigging presentations. But as reel technology has evolved, so has…
The Best Hook Removal Tool Ever
There are a lot of little details in fishing that don’t seem like a big deal—until you get them right. And once you do, you never go back. Hook removal is one of those things. We’ve all been…
A Slim Minnow Approach For Ontario Walleyes
There’s something special about fishing in Ontario. It’s not just the numbers—it’s the way those fish position, how they feed, and how small adjustments can completely change the outcome of…
The One Rod You Can’t Leave Behind
There are days on the water where everything just clicks—the fish are snapping, the presentation feels right, and you’re reminded exactly why you love this deal so much. Catching walleyes on a…
Daiwa Prorex Review — Al Lindner Tested
You know, when you spend as many days on the water as we have over the years, you get a real feel for the tools that simply work. And for a long time—years, in fact—my go-to reel for walleye…
The Drotto Boat Latch System: A Game-Changer for Roller Trailer Anglers
If you’ve spent any real time on the water—especially running a roller trailer—you already know that loading and unloading your boat can either be smooth and efficient… or a total headache.…
Fishing a Different Angle: Why Co-Polymer Line Changes the Game
There are days on the water when small adjustments make all the difference—and then there are days when one subtle tweak completely changes how you fish. This was one of those days. We were…
Dialed for Precision: Breaking Down the Daiwa Prorex Spinning System
When you spend time on the water with anglers who live and breathe efficiency, one thing becomes clear fast—your spinning setup either works with you or against you. In this Angling Edge-style…
Precision Meets Efficiency: Why the Rapala SmartHub Line Spooler Is a Game-Changer
Built for Anglers Who Take Their Gear Seriously If you fish as much as we do—running cameras, chasing bites across multiple species, and constantly dialing in presentations—you quickly realize…
Tokyo Rig Heavy Duty Wide Gap XLS
The best-selling Tokyo Rig, the new VMC Tokyo Rig Heavy Duty Wide Gap XLS gives anglers versatility and strength to battle big bass out of heavy cover.
St. Croix Legend Xtreme Freshwater Series
Insanely sensitive and awash with St. Croix’s proprietary technologies, Legend Xtreme Freshwater Series rods are extreme in both design and on-the-water performance. New models include 6-foot…
Why Line Visibility Matters: The Advantage of Sufix 832 Line
There’s a reason serious anglers pay attention to line visibility—and it has nothing to do with whether the fish can see it. It has everything to do with whether you can. One of the biggest…
Crappie Mini Planer Board
The OR38 Mini Planer Board runs directly off of your rod line and works for both port and starboard sides
Rapala Crush City “The Jerk”
By Jeff Simpson | Angling Edge If there’s one thing that gets me fired up to fish early in the season or dial in shaky conditions, it’s the subtle dance of a slick little jerkbait. The looks…
Popular Walleye Paddletail: Rapala Mayor Swimbait
By Jeff Simpson | Angling Edge There are times when walleyes want subtle. And then there are times when they want motion—something they can feel, track, and commit to without overthinking it.…
Rapala Skitter Pop: Getting Bit for Decades
By Jeff Simpson | Angling Edge I remember when the Skitter Pop originated and it definitely produced magical results the first time it hit the water. Since then there are a lot of “new”…
St. Croix Premier: The Multispecies Standard That Gets It Done
Some rods chase trends. Others chase price points. And then there are rods like the St. Croix Premier — built to simply work, day in and day out, across more species, more techniques, and more…
Rapala Rapid Pouch: Smart Storage That Keeps You Fishing, Not Digging
The Rapid Pouch is a clear, purpose-built storage solution that lets you see exactly what you’ve got, grab it instantly, and get back to fishing without breaking rhythm. Organization enables…
Mooch Minnow: One Bait, Endless Finesse Options
At first glance, the Mooch Minnow looks almost understated. No exaggerated appendages. No gimmicky flare. Just a clean, natural baitfish profile with a little something going on in the tail.…
NME Neon Moon Eye Jig — Small Profile, Serious Control
There’s a reason some jig shapes never go out of style. They flat-out work. But every once in a while, someone takes a proven concept and makes it better—more controllable, more visible, more…
Daiwa Prorex MQ LT 3000D-C
At the heart of the Prorex MQ LT is Daiwa’s Monocoque (MQ) body design, a structural leap that fundamentally changes how power, durability, and smoothness come together. By eliminating the…
The X-Rap Pop
The X-Rap Pop brings the unmistakable X-Rap attitude to the surface game. Right out of the gate, it sits tail-down in the water—a subtle detail that matters more than most anglers realize.…
St. Croix Legend X2 Spinning Rod — When Good Enough Isn’t in Your Vocabulary
There are rods built to hit a price point… and then there are rods built to erase limits. The Legend X2 Spinning Rod from St. Croix Rods lives squarely in the second category. This is…
The Rapala PXR Jowler 127: When Surface Noise Means Business
The PXR Jowler 127 deserves a permanent spot on your boat deck. This bait wasn’t designed to be subtle. It was designed to call fish up, keep them engaged, and convert violent surface…
Breaking Down the Daiwa Regal LT Spinning Reel Line
Whether you’re casting for crappies in the shallows or targeting hard-fighting walleyes and bass, having a reel that combines smooth operation, light weight, and dependable drag can make…
Mastering Big Wind: How the Minn Kota QUEST Trolling Motor Redefines Control on the Water
Fishing in extreme conditions demands more from your gear, and when wind gusts hit 40 MPH, only the best will do. During a recent trip to Canada’s rugged northern waters, we faced relentless…
Light Line, Big Performance: Meet Sufix Revolve
When it comes to finesse fishing, your line is just as important as your lure. You need something strong yet subtle, castable yet tough. Enter Sufix Revolve, the latest finesse braid from…
Why AutoChart Live is a Must-Have Tool for Fishing Remote Lakes
When you’re fishing vast, remote waters like those found throughout the Canadian Shield, knowing what’s under your boat can be the difference between an average day and an unforgettable…