The beginning of summer is here and soon to follow are the four biggest days in recreational fishing. It’s the time of year when the industry unveils its newest product offerings, technology, and innovation. The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) conference and exhibition is back in session, and Frabill’s new batch of products are going to be the Continue Reading
ICAST 2019 : Plano EDGE Tackle Storage
Plano continues to be the leading innovators of tackle storage solutions with the release of their most technologically advanced storage series to date – EDGE. Comprising of 10 new product SKUs, EDGE is built on the familiar Plano 3600 and 3700 Stowaway footprints. Four EDGE boxes are built for general storage in either standard, thin, or deep box configurations. Continue Reading
Igloo Coolers Announce Leeward and Mission Series
With summer on the horizon and fishing gear in tow, Igloo announced the release of its Leeward and Mission series coolers today. On a boat or in the wilderness for a weekend, the two new Igloo series are sure to be staples for every adventure ahead. “We are very proud of the release of these new products that cater to all types Continue Reading
Winner’s Circle: Matt Ramey Hobie BOS Winner- Lake Fork
In this second installment of the Winner’s Circle, I am catching up with Matt Ramey of New Mexico to chat about his path to victory in the Hobie Bass Open Series on Lake Fork last week. Ramey, a Fisheries Biologist and Project Manager who lives in Carlsbad, New Mexico made the 10 and a half hour trek to Alba, Texas Continue Reading
YETI Announces Charleston Retail Location Opening
YETI Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YETI), a leading premium outdoor brand, today announced its anticipated Charleston, S.C. retail location will open to the public on Friday, June 14. The new store will be situated in the historic district of downtown Charleston at 360 King Street. “Charleston’s passionate outdoor, fishing, and culinary communities make it an ideal city for our latest store,” Continue Reading
Costa Sunglasses Adds to OCEARCH Collection in Support of Shark Research
Daytona Beach, Fla. – May 28, 2019 – Costa Sunglasses, a company committed to protecting our watery world, is launching new sunglasses, optical frames, frame colors and apparel as part of its growing OCEARCH Collection. This collection supports OCEARCH, an at-sea lab led by explorers and researchers who generate critical data and put science on the side of sharks. Costa’s long-term partnership Continue Reading
Winner’s Circle: An Interview with Kristine Fischer
In this first installment of Winner’s Circle, I talk to Kristine Fischer, the winner of the Hobie Bass Open Series on Kentucky Lake. I’ve followed Kristine’s climb through the ranks over the years and can say I’m not surprised she stood atop the podium after the two-day event in Tennessee. I borrowed a few minutes of her prep time for Continue Reading
REVIEW: Logix Baits Sinister Craw
Yesterday I launched the first review of Logix Baits we have done here at Payne Outdoors and today I’m following up with another. For review today I’ll share my thoughts on a 4-inch soft plastic craw from Logix Baits called the Sinister Craw. About the Logix Baits Sinister Craw A near perfect craw imitation, the Logix Sinister Craw will make Continue Reading
REVIEW: Logix Baits BB Glide Swimbait
I love finding new bait companies to try out their wares and see if I can find a real home run hitter. This week I’m submitting my review for not one but two Logix Baits lures. Up first is the Logix Baits BB Glide, a medium-sized, hard swimbait meant to glide at the top of the water column and trigger Continue Reading
Hobie Bass Open Series Events Approaching
Hobie is happy to announce numerous upcoming events in their new elite-level kayak series, the Hobie Bass Open Series (B.O.S.), with tournaments still open for kayak angler participation. The first upcoming tournament will be held on Kentucky Lake, Kentucky, May 18-19; the next on Lake Fork, Texas, June 1-2; and another event June 29-30 on Michigan’s Lake St. Clair. Morgan Continue Reading