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With every passing season, new rods, reels, electronics, and accessories hit the market. A quick visit to a local fishing shop – large or small – can prove to be an overwhelming process for even the most experienced anglers. With so many options to choose from, how does one decide? Every angler has their favorite bait – you know, the one that’s always tied on, the one that gives them the most confidence. For some anglers, that confidence lies in the bait’s profile and for others, it’s related to the action. Color combination gets a lot of emphasis from some...

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Bugs. They’re a big part of what makes the world go round. While they may seem annoying to people, they’re an integral piece of the ecosystem. This is very apparent in aquatic environments. Take fish, for example. Bugs and aquatic invertebrates have been a vital aspect of the many fish species successes since the beginning of time. Such creatures make up a large part of a fish’s diet, especially when it comes to fish like trout, perch, crappies, and bluegills. The relationship between such organisms is one understood by many. However, there’s no angling group that understands this as intimately...

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When it comes to ice fishing lures, options are in abundance. Not to mention, there’s new options that hit the season. Each category has its place – with a unique set of benefits and limitations market with every passing. Some options are relatively versatile, while others excel in limited scenarios. Perhaps the most universal option is the spoon. They can be used throughout the entire season and can be used to target nearly any species. If you were to poll a group of ice anglers on their favorite ice fishing lures, there’s no question that a majority would settle on...

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Although it’s known worldwide, the tailspin is largely used throughout the European continent. With origins ‘across the pond’, the category has been popularized by anglers targeting perch, trout, pike and zander.  While it has expanded to the US market, the tailspin has primarily only grabbed the attention of bass anglers.  Enter Ben Vnh, owner of Eurotackle. A fisherman himself, he grew up on the canals of Belgium and developed an understanding of how effective the category could be.   After moving to the US in the early 2010s, Ben quickly realized that there was room in the marketplace for more European...

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The fishing industry is known for it’s trends. Whether it’s specific baits, techniques, or styles of fishing, they pass with every season. One of the more “recent” trends relates to swimbaits – specifically hard bodied swimbaits. Baits in this category are typically made from wood, plastic, or a combination thereof. Hard bodied swimbaits have their United States origins on the West Coast within the bass community. While they’re made to catch fish, they’ve become just as much of a collector’s item. The typical swimbait fanatic is unlike other anglers, with a distinctness only rivaled by the baits themselves. They’re often...

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