FISHFINDERS
Sonar Phone by Vexilar
This is a must see! I put it side by side with my big name sonar and it stayed right with it. If you don't want to drop big bucks, here's your ticket. Sure, it doesn't do everything that the really expensive ones do, but for a fraction of the cost you get a pretty decent product. All you need is a cell phone or tablet. Creates its own wi-fi hot spot so it's never a problem staying connected. Anyone on your boat with a cell phone can connect with no signal loss. It's great for kayaks and Jon boats boats. Click to learn more.
Trolling Motors
Aquos Haswing Cayman 12V 55lb thrust
Best value as far as I'm concerned. Costs Way less than the big names. Comes with remote, foot controller and mounting hardware. It really works great on the Sea Flea, and would be more than sufficient for most boats under 18'. Even with just 12V, it has plenty of power with 55lb thrust, and does everything that I need it to do, for at least 6 solid hours at 50%, with no noticeable power loss! Very solid and easy to deploy, just like it should be. Mounts easily with a large handle for carrying. You can spend a little more for the anchor lock features, but it would be well worth the cost. Click here to learn more.
Rods and reels
Penn® Battle III combo
Here's my favorite setup for in shore. Penn® Battle III 1000 paired with it's namesake rod - 8# braid with a 15# mono leader makes casting a snap. Perfect for any in-shore species, most perfect for Speckled Trout. Excellent sensitivity for 1/4 oz jig head and 3" soft plastic swim baits. The name represents the best quality fishing rods and reels on the planet. There is absolutely no comparison when it comes to Penn reels. If there ever was something that you could tell the quality just by looking, it's right here. Check it out!
lures and hard bait
Rapala® RipStop™
Knucklehead Lures - Creek Chub
Knucklehead Lures - Creek Chub
Best jerk-bait. Rapala® is the first name in hard baits for a reason. RipStop™ is designed to stop dead after every jerk. For us, it has triggered more midday bites than any other. Purple is our favorite color. Click here to find yours.
Knucklehead Lures - Creek Chub
Knucklehead Lures - Creek Chub
Knucklehead Lures - Creek Chub
We like the mini rockfish looking one. It worked just like it should. You know that topwater bite doesn't last long in the morning, so you got to move quick. Click here to learn more.
Jig heads and swim baits
Z-Man Trout Eye 1/4oz Jighead
Strike King® Redfish Magic Saltwater Spinner
Z-Man® DieZel MinnowZ Swimbait
Large hook offers maximum protection against spit-outs. Nothing is worse than losing a good one right at the boat. These Z-MAN® Trout eye jigheads certainly pair best with their own name counterparts for targeting the elusive Spotted Sea Trout. Other versions include the Redfish Eye with a little long shank on the hook, and the Texas Eye which offers a variance in the swimming action. Either way, these are the only way to go when it comes to fishing for our inshore species.
Z-Man® DieZel MinnowZ Swimbait
Strike King® Redfish Magic Saltwater Spinner
Z-Man® DieZel MinnowZ Swimbait
If you don't want to replace your soft plastics bait after every nibble, the Z-Man® DieZel MinnowZ swimbait is worth using. Although it's nothing for those pesky little Bluefish to impose on your Redfish fun by taking a few tails, these seem to hold up a bit better than some others, if you're getting a lot of bites. Swim action is perfect on a slow and steady retrieve - or even to slow trolling for Trout on about a 1.5 mph drift. When you find the right color, these will even consistently catch schooly Stripers in tidal creeks and rivers.
Strike King® Redfish Magic Saltwater Spinner
Strike King® Redfish Magic Saltwater Spinner
Strike King® Redfish Magic Saltwater Spinner
The Strike King® Redfish Magic Saltwater Spinner is outfitted with large 3D eyes, an oversized saltwater black nickel needlepoint hook, gold plated swivel and split rings, heavy gauge gold plated stainless steel ''R'' bend wire and 24k gold #4 Colorado blade provides loads of fish-attracting vibration. Works great for Speckled Trout too! Click here to learn more.
trolling Rigs and lures
Blue Water Candy Mojo Rig
Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap - Supertrap
Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap - Supertrap
A tried-and-true slayer of striped bass. The Blue Water Candy Mojo Rig sports a solid lead jighead with distinctive spherical eyes and ample skirt material. It comes well-equipped with quality Mustad® 12/0 hooks and is exceptionally effective when rigged with a 9" plastic shad and run in tandem with your favorite striper trolling lure off a 3-way swivel. Best to run a couple cranks off bottom at 2-3 mph. Click here to view more.
Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap - Supertrap
Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap - Supertrap
Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap - Supertrap
This is a must have for fall Stripers. Slow troll this size way back out of any wash, and you're all but guaranteed a knock down. Pitch into the shallows at daybreak and the big one might grab hold. Click here and pick up one of every color.
Deck boots
XtraTuf® Deck Boots
XtraTuf® Deck Boots
XtraTuf® Deck Boots
Slip-on rubber fishing boots crafted specifically for saltwater anglers, Xtratuf® Ankle Deck Boots give anglers high-performance footing and protection. Featuring the same proven slip-resistant Chevron outsoles found on their Legacy boot line, these waterproof deck boots deliver ultimate protection with slip-on-and-go convenience. Lightweight construction pairs waterproof neoprene booties with hand laid rubber overlays for 100% waterproof protection on the boat. Click here to learn more.
XtraTuf® Deck Boss
XtraTuf® Deck Boots
XtraTuf® Deck Boots
Xtratuf Legacy 15'' Insulated Rubber Boots for Men stand up to the extreme cold and wet. A great boot for fishing, ice fishing, farming, work, and more, the Legacy features 100% waterproof, naturally insulating neoprene booties surrounded by warm polymeric foam insulation and triple-dipped rubber shells for extra tough, watertight protection. Hand-layered, seamless construction provides great flexibility and 100% waterproof performance. Built-in cushion insoles with arch support cushion and support feet through a long day of work, while the chevron outsoles help keep you on your feet through slippery conditions. Click here to learn more.
Deck shoes, sandals and slides
XtraTuf® Sharkbyte Water Shoes
XtraTuf® Sharkbyte Water Shoes
XtraTuf® Sharkbyte Water Shoes
A low-cut, easy-to-wear slip-on water shoe, XtraTuf® Sharkbyte Water Shoes for Men make a great choice for fishing, boating, or land excursions. Breathable canvas uppers offer all-day comfort with a casual good look that fits in your evening social life as well. Breathable mesh linings help keep feet cool through long days in the hot sun. Durable water-repellent (DWR) treatments encourage water to roll off the shoes. Molded EVA insoles soften each step, while the shoes' non-marking, slip-resistant chevron outsoles offer sure footing you will appreciate. Click here to learn more.
XtraTuf® Auna Sandals
XtraTuf® Sharkbyte Water Shoes
XtraTuf® Sharkbyte Water Shoes
Count on sure footing from a pair of airy, comfortable sandals with the XtraTuf® Auna Sandals for Men. Built to comfort and support feet for long days on the water or land, these easy-wearing sandals combine a high rebound polyurethane footbed with a lined leather forefoot strap. Made from a specially formulated rubber compound, the sandals' innovative TUFgrp outsoles deliver next level, SRC-rated traction on flat and hard surfaces as well as wet and uneven terrain. Check these out.
Performance Eyewear
Costa Del Mar® - Best low light lens
Costa Del Mar® Jose PRO 580G Glass Polarized Sunglasses cut through the glare of high seas sunshine, penetrating the scintillating surface to give you the best possible view. Named after the great Jose Wejebe, the Spanish Fly—a true icon of saltwater fishing. Click here to learn more.
MARINE COOLERS
YETI® Tundra® 35 Cooler
The YETI® Tundra® 35 Cooler keeps your food and drinks cold for days while handling the bumps and thumps of your outdoor activities. It's really the only coolers we use, because of how it continually proves itself to us. You will realize that it is definitely worth its price. Click here to learn more.
