ICAST 2026 gear gave tournament anglers a clear post-event checklist after the New Product Showcase ran during ICAST on July 14-17, 2026, in Orlando, Florida, according to the ICAST New Product Showcase. For me, the best picks were not … Read the rest
Author: Bree Castillo
Big Cats Gear: What New Anglers Should Bring
New anglers hear big fish stories, buy one oversized hook, and hope the river fills in the blanks. That is a rough way to learn. Smart big cats gear starts with a balanced setup: enough rod to steer a heavy … Read the rest
Young Anglers Event Tips from the Grom Squad
For young anglers, the best event is not the one with the loudest weigh-in table. It is the one where a kid gets a rod in hand quickly, understands what to do next, and feels like they belong on the … Read the rest
Deep Water Fishing Casts for Late Summer
Late-summer deep water fishing rewards anglers who cast with a plan instead of simply throwing farther. By August and early September, surface heat, changing water clarity, and oxygen levels can push fish into narrow comfort zones. Your job is to … Read the rest
High-Tech Sonar Gear Upgrades After ICAST 2026
After ICAST 2026, high-tech sonar gear gave serious anglers plenty to study before changing a console, bow graph, kayak mount, or trolling-motor setup. The biggest lesson was not simply “buy the newest screen.” The smarter move is to match live … Read the rest
Fishing Regulations Changes for Catfish Anglers
Fishing regulations changes can turn a solid catfish plan into a messy one if you treat every lake, river, and border water the same. Catfish anglers are used to adjusting bait, depth, current, and boat position. The same discipline now … Read the rest
Large Tournament Tips for Serious Catfish Crews
Large Tournament Tips for the CATS Incredible Tournament have to start with one honest note: the provided research did not include an authoritative rules page, schedule, field size, waterbody, or verified event format for that specific tournament. So I’m not … Read the rest
Big Bass Classic Gear for Tournament Day
A bass tournament is not a tackle fashion show. It is a timed test of legal gear, fish care, boat control, and quick decisions. Big Bass Classic gear should help you cast cleanly, protect fish, stay within the rules, and … Read the rest
MegaBuc Vicksburg Lessons For Catfish Teams
MegaBuc Vicksburg gave serious catfish teams plenty to study after the July 27-28, 2024 event in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The verified recap shows 241 anglers, 92 teams, a $200,000 purse, and a $100,000 grand prize, which made every boat-control decision and … Read the rest
Summer Catfish Behavior for Perryville Teams
The smartest way to prepare for the Perryville Catfish Showdown is to read summer catfish behavior before you read your favorite spot list. As of August 19, 2026, the Perryville Catfish Showdown is listed for Saturday, August 29, 2026, in … Read the rest