Early-season waterfowl hunting is different from the regular duck season. Warmer weather, green vegetation, and migrating ducks buzzing the decoys are the name of the game. For duck hunters chasing teal, there is little reason to drag a full-size spread…
Every experienced boater has a mental checklist before pushing off from the dock: registration on board, safety flares packed, first-aid kit within reach, tackle ready to go. The gear itself matters, but so does knowing exactly where it is and…
Menomonee Falls, Wisc. (October 6, 2026) – Blue Sea Systems®, a leading provider of high-quality marine electrical components known for safety, reliability, and performance, today announced the Blue Sea MiniSwitch™, a compact, marine-grade, terminal-mounted disconnect switch engineered to safely isolate…
Z-Man® Engineers Elite EVO™ HD for Heavy Cover, Braided Line, and Big-Fish Confidence Ladson, SC (July 9, 2026) – In the world of bass fishing, few lures take a beating quite like a bladed jig. They’re ripped through hydrilla, bounced…
Z-Man® Combines SWAG™ Tail Design with ElaZtech® Construction to Deliver Natural Swimming Action at Any Retrieve Speed Ladson, S.C. (July 9, 2026) – Z‑Man® pushes ribbed swimbait performance forward with the new Octane MinnowZ™, built around an innovative SWAG™ tail…
Costa and Mossy Oak have reunited to mark 30 years of Shadow Grass, bringing the camouflage pattern to a new collection of fishing and outdoor apparel. The collection includes a tech hoodie, walkshorts, and a five-panel hat. Each pairs the…
PACKFIRE is returning to Outdoor Media Summit in Asheville, North Carolina, September 28–30, with a larger presence and several products introduced this year. The company will sponsor the New Gear Campout and take part in the conference’s New Gear Speed…
From commercial fleets navigating vast oceans to weekend anglers casting from a kayak, innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), sonar, satellite systems, and smart gear are redefining how we interact with aquatic environments. The result is a fishing landscape that is…
How Drew Haynes turned a simple problem on the water into Sonar Shield—and what the journey taught him about product development, perseverance, and building a business By USA Kayak Fishing Magazine StaffBased on a conversation from The Kayak Cafe Podcast…
Costa Expands Untangled Collection with Apparel Made from Recycled Fishing Nets Costa Del Mar is expanding its sustainability-focused Untangled Collection beyond eyewear for the first time, introducing new apparel and accessories made with material sourced from discarded fishing nets. The…
