We sift through all the new gear in the fishing world to introduce you to product upgrades, new gear and what’s likely to be the next hot thing.
Plan your fishing trips on the fly. Chart your route, set waypoints and measure the distance for each leg of your journey, check tides and currents and the weather, view high-resolution photos of harbor entrances, and see your charts with detailed depth contours—all on a free mobile app. The Plan2Nav app by Jeppesen (ww1.jeppesen.com) is an exclusive free app that brings your C-Map charts to life, making it the perfect complement to your chartplotter.
Never tie a bad knot again by using the Tauten Line Welder ($129.95; tautensports.com), a handheld, battery-operated device that bonds 10- to 12-pound-test monofilament or fluorocarbon and 10- to 50-pound-test braid. The molded-in-place polymer sleeve produces a slick, strong joint that does not decrease available line strength.
Designed for performance and durability, the new Shimano Citica I Series baitcasting reels ($149.99; fish.shimano.com) feature X-ship gearing for a smooth retrieve. The combination of the S3D spool and easy-to-manage SVS infinity braking system allow for long, accurate casts, and the available 7.2:1 and 6.3:1 gear ratios allow anglers to choose between speed and power.
The new Yamaha F2.5 (yamahaoutboards.com), a 2.5-horsepower four-stroke portable outboard, sports a modern, sleek look courtesy of a new cowling and split-bottom pan. It’s also cleaner and more efficient than its predecessor and easier to carry, with an updated ergonomic handle. A new oil leak prevention system allows the outboard to lie flat on one of three sides or it can be stored vertically.
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