Mitchell 300 Pro
The 300 was the first spinning reel ever sold to recreational anglers, and the latest edition might be the best yet. It “gobbles up line at 33 inches per turn” and, despite the “very down-to-earth” price tag, is built to last.
$70, basspro.com
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Source: Outdoor Life
Seeker Bushido
There are better-known rod-makers, but none make better rods than Seeker. “The Bushido is flush with high-end components,” including a guide system that increases casting accuracy.
$149, charkbait.com
Source: Outdoor Life
Baladeo Float Knife
Stop watching knives sink to an early watery grave when they fall overboard. With its cork handle, this simple folding knife will stay afloat even if you’re asking it to double as a handy key fob.
$21, baladeo.com
Source: Outside
Flambeau Ultimate Tuff ’Tainer
Don’t waste money on cheap tackle trays. Every Tuff ’Tainer is watertight and made with durable clamps and corners. A unique polymer coating even combats tackle rust.
From $9.50, flambeauoutdoors.com
Source: Field & Stream
Kast Vapor Tech Top
This top protects wearers against damaging sun rays, morning chills, and even “stinking up the bar afterward”—all thanks to its moisture-wicking, anti-microbial, 30-SPF-rated bamboo-blend fabric
$50, kastgear.com
Source: Blue Ridge Outdoors
