2009: Best New Fishing Gear

Fishing gear is of utmost importance, especially, when making the fishing experience more easily gained, and also making the fishing experience enjoyable. Although I have never fished before, I have seen fish, and also have fed fish. The expert fishermen are likely out fishing, in those special fishing places. Here is a consumer's guide to the top five new pieces of fishing gear for 2009.

1. Abu Garcia Revo Premier. Priced at $259.99, the Abu Garcia Revo Premier has a new aluminum alloy that makes this the lightest low profile casting reel, at only 6.3 ounces. This reel can handle a wide range of fish, from bass to tarpon. This reel features a single piece aluminum alloy frame and crank side cover, along with aircraft aluminum spool with infinity II spool design. With its 6 bearings, the Revo premier also has a linear magnetic brake system that minimizes backlash, and the adjustable Carbon Matrix Drag system has no start-up resistance to offer consistent performance throughout the the catch.

2. Strike King® King Shad and Wake Shad. With its painstakingly designed single-jointed body, these innovative baits feature remarkable swimming action. Coupled with its lifelike baitfish profile, the King Shad and Wake Shad draw the attention of the biggest largemouth bass, stripers, muskies, pike, and also peacock bass. Each bait is $19.99, and 4" in length, with a diving ability of up to 5'. The Strike King® King Shad is available in Gizzard Shad, Tennessee Shad, Rainbow Trout, Baby Bass, and Sexy Shad. The Strike King® Wake Shad is available in Bad to the Bone, Gizzard Shad, Tennessee Shad, Rainbow Trout, and Sexy Shad.

3. Shimano Sahara® FD/Cabela's Fish Eagle® II Spinning Combo. Regularly priced at $129.98-$144.98, this rod is on sale for $129.98. With a Sahara FD Reel, and a Fish Eagle II Rod, smooth performance and unbelievable quality are fused together in an awesome harmony. The Sahara FD has an updated polished oversized drive gear, that boosts the efficiency of every retrieve, while the propulsion spool lip provides longer casting and the Power Roller III reduces line twist.

4. Berkley TEC Digital Scales. This is priced at $119.95, is a 100 pound model that features a big screen two sided display, with an attractive soft-sided weatherproof case for protection and safe storage. This operates on CR2032 batteries and features a Softorx finish for comfort while handling and provides a secure grip.

5. Allen Gold Stream Chesapeake Bootfoot Chest Waders. Regular price for Allen Gold Stream Chesapeake Bootfoot Chest Waders is $149.99. Currently, there is a sale that prices these waders at $79.99. With reinforced knee pads, high-back design, and webbed waistbelt, cold water is closed out. Rubber boots are padded with 200-gram Thinsulate™ Insulation to warm feet. Also, adjustable web suspenders have D-rings to hang miscellaneous tools of the trade. Lastly, there is a handwarmer pocket. Sizes available include 7, 8, 10, 11, and 13. This item is available in the color brown. Chest and inseam measurements vary according to size.

Sources:

1. http://www.thebaitbarn.com/storename/baitbarn/ViewDept-250215.aspx.
2. http://www.cabelas.com/subcat-1/cat603797.shtml.