Fox Trek travel rod and Fox Diablo reel in action

Bill Boyce on WFN

Fox Sport Fishing, which was introduced over 2 years ago, offers a full line of premium saltwater travel rods.  Spokesperson Bill Boyce, who airs on WFN, along with other pro staffers, demonstrate how well the Fox Diablo reels and Fox Trek travel rods hold up on an array of species.  New for 2014 are IGFA approved offshore and inshore models as well as models specifically designed for kayak fishing.  Additionally, there are regionally targeted models offered under the names Montauk, Marathon, Laguna, Cortez, Carolina and Panama ... talk about destinations.

Fox has the only travel rods that are broken down into cases that are allowed as carry-on.  Size matters. The various models are all either 4 or 5-piece units.  Fully warrantied.  Retail prices range from $299.99 and up.  Go to the http://www.foxsportfishing.com website to find your nearest dealer.

Fishbelly Popper Shad 6" soft bait

I see that Mysterytacklebox.com is featuring the Fishbelly Popper Shad 6"

It can be rigged on a Texas- or Weedless rig, or even on a light jighead, especially the ballhead style.

This is one of Fishbelly's original designs. The one pictured is the Alewife color but the appearance will vary based on lighting.  Between the open mouthed design and the big whale tale, it's gonna make a splash with the bass you're targeting.

New Ballyhoo Bonnets from Tormenter Tackle

Targeting Wahoo and Billfish this year?

The new Ballyhoo Bonnet from Tormenter Tackle feature large holes, slides easy over dredge wire and bait rig (wire or mono) loops.

Available in blue/silver, green/gold, blue/pink, black/red and blue/black.

Ask your leading independent tackle shop for details.

Besides Marlin and Sailfish, these great parachute rig designs are also Also used for Kingfish and Tuna trolling.

Fishbelly

Fishbelly, makers of the Hawg Shad, Helix Buzz and Samurai TwinSpin lures will be introducing new lure designs for 2014, including new, select color / patterns that will be irresistible to bass and other species.

Over a decade ago, Fishbelly was the first company to introduce realistic hand poured soft baits to the United States fishing tackle industry.  Inspired by original Japanese designs, the Hawg Shad and its sister designs over the years, the Kick-S Shad, Popper Shad and Gator Shad, catered to the demand of fishermen, especially in regards to colors that they pioneered to match the hatch, including names like: Ayu, Pearl-blue Minnow, Blueback Herring, Greenback Minnow, Silverside, Alewife, Marsh Minnow, Baby Rainbow Trout, baby Steelhead trout, Aji, Saba, Sanma, Bay Anchovy, Shad, Hitch, June Bug and baby bass.

The Helix Buzz buzzbait was very innovative, featuring the patented Helix blade design and eye-down presentation.  In more recent years, the Samurai TwinSpin was the first spinnerbait with a tripe swivel configuration that delivers a full umbrella that flies through the water.

Fishbelly is definitely an original.  Just as their lures imitate live bait, other bait companies imitate Fishbelly innovations.

So stay tuned, bass anglers, great bass lure designs are on the way.

Kayak Fishing Guide Jerry Sparks

Kayak Fishing Guide Jerry Sparks, who fishes out of coastal Rhode Island, proves that the Stripers are accessible, even in the coldest months.  You just need to want to get em.  www.sparksfish.com

Tormenter Tackle offshore lures

Tormenter Tackle Dredge Witches are specially designed to slide right over a #15 wire loop.  For #19, just crush the loop a bit through the sized center hole.  You don't have to drill out like with the other leading brand.  Also easily slides over the loop of any wire-tied pre-rigs and most mono pre-rigs so you can enhance your bait.

Features machined, anodized aluminum and high quality hair in a variety of color patterns.

Measures 0.7 x 8" and weighs 4 oz. each

12 Color combinations: black/blue, black/purple, red/black/white, blue/white, chartreuse/yellow, blue/white w/mylar flash, chartreuse w/ mylar, pink/white w/ mylar, pink w/ mylar, white w/crystal mylar, and pink/blue.

 Available at leading independent tackle shops.

THEY ALSO MAKE FULL SIZE AND MINI STEEL-HEADED, AND GREEN MACHINE  TROLLING LURES, ALONG WITH DAISY CHAINS, NOT TO MENTION THEIR ORIGINAL BIRD DESIGNS

Drop Shot Tips from Fishbelly

Fishbelly Drop Shot Tips