1. BerKLeY pOWerBAIT
THe deAL
Berkley’s the deal (available in 3 1/2- and 4 1/2-
inch sizes) turns the concept of a vibrating jig
(or swim jig) trailer on its side. Literally, the flap-
ping tails are rotated 90 degrees from what’s
standard and paired with a meaty shad body.
$4.99 for eight | berkley-fishing.com
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2. SHIMANO SLX dC
shimano crushed it with the original sLX bait-
casting reel and now has the digital control –
sort of like “smart braking” – version to go with
it. an internal microprocessor helps maximize
casting distance while preventing backlashes. it’s
a 4+1 bearing reel that weighs 7.6 ounces. right-
and left-handed configurations come with 6.3:1,
7.2:1 or 8.2:1 retrieve ratios.
$189.99 | fish.shimano.com
3. reACTION INNOvATIONS
SpICY BeAver
the legs of the spicy Beaver flutter hard without
flailing out to the side, for max action but a
tighter profile – perfect on a swim jig or punch
rig snaking through the grass. it’s also a great
choice on a wobble-head jig or carolina rig. a
hunk of extra plastic under the nose extends the
life of the bait and helps hold it on the hook.
$4.99 for six | reactioninnovations.com
4. FISH MONKeY prO 365
GUIde GLOve
available in three colors and six sizes, the Pro
365 guide glove offers uPf 50+ sun protection,
a solid grip and protection from the wear and
tear of handling tackle, equipment and, hopeful-
ly, fish for hours on end. the material dries
quickly and is thin enough for good dexterity.
$29.95 | fishmonkeygloves.com
5. STOrM ArASHI GLIde
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glide baits are red hot right now, and this one
enters the market with big expectations. a slow-
sinker, the arashi glide measures 7 1/2 inches
long, making it a legit big-bass bait, but with
some tournament applications, too.
$37.99 | rapala.com
6. BILL LeWIS SB-57 MdJ
developed with Bill Lewis by pro Mark daniels
Jr. (MdJ), the sB-57 is a 57mm (2 1/4 inches)
square-bill with a not-quite-square circuit board
lip. daniels wanted the corners rounded to help
it deflect off cover and come through grass in
just the way he likes it. thin walls enhance the
liveliness of the action.
$8.99 | rat-l-trap.com
7. pLANO edGe
WINTer 2020 I FLWFISHING.COM
each box in Plano’s edge series is packed with
features: a waterproof rubber gasket, rustrictor
rust-stopping compound infused into the plas-
tic, a clear heavy-duty lid, a stainless-steel hinge
pin, a reusable tackle label and a one-handed
latch. of the 10 new pieces, four are “general”
models built standard, thin or deep, and six
were designed for specific baits or tackle fami-
lies, such as terminal tackle.
$19.99 to $49.99 | planomolding.com
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