IN THIS ISSUE
Hot New Jigs & Hooks
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Fresh Jigs and Spoons for the Tackle Wall

Jigs and spoons remain high-velocity SKUs for tackle retailers across freshwater and offshore segments. Brands covered include Daiwa, Eagle Claw, and Lazer Sharp, with specifications and MSRPs for retail buyers.

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A New Wave of Fishing Footwear

Fishing footwear from Lee Fisher Sports, Fish Monkey, and Royal Boots for the 2026 season, with waterproofing ratings, drainage systems, retail color options, and MSRPs for tackle retailers.

Tools of the Trade — Featured Brand

BKK Hooks

BKK hooks are distributed in North America through BKK Hooks Americas and manufactured using Hyper Carbon Steel wire and proprietary Bright Tin coating. The May/June 2026 feature covers the ARMORPOINT OCD Box, Permalock-Weighted, Refrax Head, Round Elite-WG Tungsten Head, and Viper-61.

ARMORPOINT OCD Box Permalock-Weighted Refrax Head Round Elite-WG Tungsten Head Viper-61
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On Point: Fresh New Hooks to Drive Home Sales

New hook offerings from BKK and Trident covering wire diameter, corrosion resistance, size availability, and retail merchandising tactics for the fishing tackle trade.

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The Next Generation of Cold-Weather Fishing Apparel

Cold-weather fishing apparel from FORLOH, Fish Monkey, and Fishe for 2026 with insulation ratings, breathability data, and MSRP for retail buyers.

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Scoop Up These New Nets

Landing nets from Broken Twig, Cuda, and others with hoop dimensions, handle lengths, and catch-and-release positioning for tackle retail merchandising.