Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Temple Fork Outfitter’s Gary Loomis Signature Series Rods

by Juan Veruete, CentralPAfishing.com I recently had the good fortune to be one the the “first kids on my block” to receive a Temple Fork Outfitters Gary Loomis Signature Series rod. Now that’s  a mouthful! Like any serious fisherman, I was first overjoyed with my new acquisition. After my head came out [...]

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Backpaddle Jacket by Columbia Sportswear

By Juan Veruete Centralpafishing.com I try to avoid writing product reviews unless I’ve spent some time putting an item through the paces. Recently I was headed to Virginia to do three full days of  flat water paddling and spend some time paddling the Potomac River. The forecasted air temperatures were expected to be about 55 degrees [...]

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Three soft jerkbaits for spring smallmouth bass

By Juan Veruete http://www.centralpafishing.com One of the most popular yet, maybe, least understood baits for smallmouth is the soft jerkbait. These little gems are among my go to baits for spring smallmouth bass. In addition, they see a lot of “water time” during the summer. As we head into spring full speed here in the north east, [...]

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“New” Gerber FliK Fish Multi-Tool Review

By: Bill Schultz The Original Gerber Fisherman Multi-Tool 600 was introduced in 2001 and with a flick-of-the-wrist became a must have fishing accessory. I got my first one in 2002 and can’t remember any of the over 400 days on the water since then that I haven’t had my Fisherman Tool with me. This [...]

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Five Great Reels Reviewed

Spring, and now summer, have gone “way” too fast. But, I’ve had a chance to get on the water on all or part of 50 days and am having a great year for smallies as well as largemouth. I’ve had an opportunity to do eight other reel review articles, plus including reels in [...]

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Frogg Toggs Anura Waders and Hellbender Wading Boots Review

Review By Guest Contributor, Bill Schultz A few weeks ago I met a friend to fish one of my smallie rivers in Southwest Wisconsin. As I got out of my car and we greeted each other, he said, “I didn’t know Frogg Toggs made waders”.   I told him not only are they in the [...]

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The Fish Grip by Norton

The Fish Grip is a great and handy tool made by the Norton Lure company. It grips the fishes lip without causing injury or punctures due to the flat surface of the gripper. You don’t need to handle the fish which can remove it’s protective ’slime’ and make it vulnerable to infection. It’s inexpensive, light [...]

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Sheffield Angler 17 in 1 Multi Tool

I set out to find a new fishing multi tool, since I didn’t want to use my Victorinox. I found the Sheffield Angler 17 in 1 Multi Tool, made by Great Neck Saw. It’s everything you need, and nothing you don’t. It weighs in at 9 oz. and folds to just 4.5″ long. No, it [...]

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