2019 Holiday Gift Guide – The Freshwater Fisherman

Prefer the feel of spinning rods? The G. Loomis IMX-PRO Classic Spin Jig models of the IMX-PRO Bass series were designed for techniques that usually call for baitcasting rods, like vertical jigging and swimming crankbaits or spinnerbaits.

Anglers new to baitcasting can become proficient quickly thanks to Digital Control Braking technology in the Shimano SLX DC that uses a microcomputer to monitor spool speed and apply the perfect amount of brake to prevent backlash.

Fluorocarbon’s low-visibility and fast-sinking qualities make it perfect for select applications, and Sufix Advance’s version is super sensitive, easy handling, and abrasion resistant.

It’s tough to beat the fun of fishing frog baits for summer largemouths. The LiveTarget Freestyle Frog’s Injected Core Technology makes this bait one of the most realistic and productive frog imitations on the market.

By combining the simplicity and utility of a classic solo canoe with the agility and sleek handling of a kayak, the Old Town Discovery 119 Solo Sportsman provides a stable, lightweight boat that is easy to handle on and off the water.

Panther Martin’s Opening Day 3-Pack has three of their deadliest spinners—FishSeeUV, Hammered, and Holographic Series—all in one pack to get your trout bum ready for opening day.

Bass fishermen are always looking for a better mouse (or rattle) trap, and the new SPRO Wameku Shad offers a fresh take on the classic lipless crankbait style with two line ties so you can customize the presentation.

Merging the patented Z-Man bladed jig and Freedom Tackle interchangeable, swinging hook designs, the football-head bladed Z-Man ChatterBait Freedom CFL stays down even on the fastest retrieves.

When fishing ultralight tackle, Maxima Ultragreen is the go-to line for spinner casting, spoon slinging, PowerBait dunking trout bums.

From steelhead to stocked trout, if you aren’t fishing beads, you aren’t catching as many as you could be. These near-perfect egg imitations are deadly at tempting rainbows, browns, and even brookies, and a super sharp, strong Eagle Claw TK30 Bead Hook is essential to the presentation.

From steelhead to stocked trout, if you aren’t fishing beads, you aren’t catching as many as you could be. These near-perfect egg imitations are deadly at tempting rainbows, browns, and even brookies, and a super sharp, strong Eagle Claw TK30 Bead Hook is essential to the presentation.