Conventional Reels
Van Staal Fishing
Reel Accessories
Struggling to choose what size Van Staal? Here's a complete breakdown of the VSX2 line up from VS50BX2 all the way to VS300X2
Spinning Rods
Travel Rods
Conventional Rods
Jigging Rods
Rod Accessories
Temple Fork Rods are some of our favorites thanks to tapers and actions chosen by fishermen, quality components, and value pricing.
Read Dave Anderson's piece on How To Choose a Surf Rod. Learn about action, length, and more.
Gifts for Fishermen
The most minor componets can make big differences on the water.
Apparel Brands
Waders & Wading Accessories
Lightweight ripstop fabric with two-way stretch and built in stain resistance makes these shorts a great option for the everyday angler.
No slip grip on the boat deck, while keeping your feet dry, cool, and comfortable. Right angle foot bed to promote good alignment and posture.
Fish hard, stay comfortable.
Fly Rods and Reels
Saltwater Fly Lines
Fly Fishing Accessories
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Circle hooks are very popular in situations where fish might be prone to swallowing a bait whole resulting in a "gut" hook. This doesn't matter as much if you're planning to keep a fish, but it definitely reduces the chances of a safe release and since a fish may not be a "keeper" it's chances of survival swimming around with a hook in it's belly are greatly reduced.
A bonus with circle hooks is that for some species the corner of the mouth is a very secure spot to put the hook home on a fish resulting in fewer lost fish during the fight.