This is an Inventive Fishing Gear review of Shimano’s award-winning Flats Wading Boot. This boot is ideal for anyone wading rugged shorelines or flats. The tough sole stands up against the sharpest coral, oyster shells, lava, urchin spines, or other potential foot hazards.
Watershed, producers of innovative dry bags since the early 1980’s, has introduced a new line of dry bags ideal for the saltwater angler. The new Largo Tote can carry a large amount of gear, but stows flat in tight spaces. Anglers will love this bag; it holds 3-5 tackle boxes and leaves room for small personal items, […]
The Fish Market: Inside the Big Money Battle for the Ocean and Your Dinner Plate By Lee Van Der Voo Reviewed by Sid Dobrin Award-winning, freelance journalist Lee Van Der Voo has recently published an eye-opening exposé of the nation’s federally-managed catch shares program. The Fish Market: Inside the Big Money Battle for the Ocean […]
Catch Shares, fish, Fisheries Management, Fishing, Regulations
MadBite, the fishing tools, electronics, and accessory division of Eposeidon, Inc. has added a lighted fishing hook remover as a companion item to their MadBite MadBrite Lighted Fishing Pliers introduced previously on InventiveFishing.com. MadBite’s Lighted Hook Remover features an 18000 millicandela LED bulb, stainless steel hook puller jaws, hard anodized aluminum frame in various colors and […]
Floafers have jumped in popularity on Kickstarter with innovative versatile shoes that combine the style of driving loafers with the utility of slip-resistant water shoes. “We’re thrilled with the instant validation that consumers around the world have given our idea by backing our campaign in the first week since our launch,” said Floafers co-creator Hayes […]
Custom rod builder and designer Paul Paco Ernandez has introduced a new line of lanyards designed for use in saltwater environments, making them ideal for kayak fishing, surf casting, and boating. Called Smart Lanyards, these lanyards are constructed with stainless steel hardware and marine grade bungees. Smart Lanyards are available in two styles, the tool and […]
In this From the Head video, Inventive Fishing’s Sid Dobrin talks about the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016. FISH ON!
Here’s Inventive Fishing’s review of the new LidsLash, a great new eye-wear retainer designed to secure your glasses to your hat when you’re not wearing them. The LidsLash uses “rare earth” magnets to safely secure your shades to virtually any hat brim. The quick release magnet also lets you access your glasses quickly, without struggling to find […]
This is the Inventive Fishing gear review for The slick, a soft body lure that works as a slow sinking jerk bait.
This month, in collaboration with marine industry partners, the Center for Coastal Conservation published A Vision for Marine Fisheries Management in the 21st Century: Priorities for a New Administration. The Vision highlights the top recommendations of the marine recreational fishing community for the incoming Administration and a continuation of our work with the next Congress. The recommendations […]
Center for Coastal Conservation, fish, Fisheries Management, Fishing
Inventive Fishing has been using the Torpedo Bait Bucket for kayak fishing over the last few months, and in this video, we take a look at the pros and cons of using the tow-behind bait bucket. Be sure to check out our other gear reviews and bucout www.inventivefishing.com for more resources and reviews.
Bait, Bait Well, fish, Fishing, Fishing tackle, Kayak Fishing
There’s still time left to weigh in on possible changes to Off Road Vehicle access on Cape Hatteras, one of the country’s best surf fishing locations. Check out Sid Dobrin’s From the Head explanation about the situation, then visit www.keepamericafishing.org/saving-hatteras-surf-fishing to take action!
Cape Hatteras, Closures, fish, Fishing, National Park Service, North Carolina, Off Road Vehicle, Surfcasting, Take Action
The team at Savage Gear has done it again, releasing a top-notch new lure: the TPE Soft Mud Minnow. This soft-bodied top-water lure is made from a durable TPE material that stands up to even the most aggressive strikes. Its weedless design makes it ideal for working over and through structure and grass. And the […]
fish, Fishing, Fishing Lure, Inshore Fishing, Savage Gear, Soft Body, Top Water Lure
From the Coastal Conservation Association, Florida Chapter: The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has proposed a plan which could bring near-term relief to Florida Bay. The District has applied for permits to make some rather minor changes to existing infrastructure in Miami-Dade County which, when complete, will provide additional clean fresh water to the […]
Coastal Conservation Association, fish, Fishing, Florida, Florida Bay
Despite some of the roughest conditions since 2012, the Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament Summer Slam Part 2 turned out to be an incredible event with some some epic fish weighed in. The tournaments recorded the biggest single fish ever weighed in since Extreme began in 2011. A 52.3lb wahoo caught by Carl Slagle from North Carolina. Adrenaline […]
Extreme Kayak Fishing, fish, Fishing, Florida, Kayak Fishing, Offshore Kayak Fishing, Tournament
Egret Baits, makers of the incredible Vudu Shrimp, Vudu Mullet, and Mambo Mullet, have put together a great program to help support victims of the recent Louisiana floods. Egret will donate 100% of all monies earned through the sales of their Louisiana Strong Kit to charities supporting those impacted by the recent floods. The Louisiana […]
Egret Baits, fish, Fishing, Fishing Lure, Fishing tackle, Louisiana, Louisiana Strong
Looking for a convenient way to carry live bait on your kayak or while you’re wading or surf casting? Raw Accessories USA introduced two new live bait systems for kayaks and the Bait Shack wading bait basket at icast 2016. JR Rushing was kind enough to introduce these new products to the saltwater Nation at […]
Bait Well, fish, Fishing, Fishing tackle, Kayak Fishing, Surf Casting, Wading
There’s no doubt that the microskiff revolution is in full swing. Offering affordable access to skinny waters, microskiffs have begun to fill a niche somewhere between the kayak/SUP angler’s needs and the small skiff market. While the industry has yet to set parameters as to what defines a microskiff versus a small skiff, there’s no […]
Boat, fish, Fishing, Fishing Boat, Kayak Fishing, Micro Skiff, Solo Skiff, SUP Fishing
There’s no question that Costa produces some of the highest-quality eyewear for on-the-water activities, particularly saltwater fishing. Offering a great range of frames and lenses, Costa provides options for choices in style and function. Costa has recently introduced three new models specifically designed for saltwater environs: the Zane, the Rafael, and the Trevally. We’ve bee […]
Costa, Costa del mar, fish, Fishing, Fishing tackle, Sunglasses
It’s always good to see real innovation in tackle management, particularly given all of the options that are available to anglers in terms of tackle bags and tackle boxes. Raw Accessories USA introduced several new products at the 2016 Icast new Product Showcase, including the Lure Logistics Tackle Bag. Check out the video here in […]
fish, Fishing, Fishing tackle, Raw Accessories, Tackle Bag, tackle management