2019 FISHING GEAR GUIDE

THE SPRING FISHING SEASON is right around the corner, and if you’ve spent the past few months trapped inside by freezing temps, that first day on the water can’t come soon enough. Until then, the next best fix is shopping for a bunch of cool stuff you may (or may not really) need for the warmer months ahead. That’s why we’ve rounded up 40 new gear items you’ll find on tackle-shop shelves right now. From apparel to reels, and shades to coolers, everything on these pages has been battle-tested and earned our seal of approval.

COSTA UNTANGLED SUNGLASSES

$199–$219 • costadelmar.com

Here’s your chance to pick up a stellar pair of fishing shades that not only ups your style but also supports a great cause. Costa’s new line of Untangled glasses feature frames made entirely of recycled fishing nets. The company joined forces with Bureo, an organization that collects discarded commercial nets in Chile and turns them into tiny pellets. Those tiny pellets can then be molded into a plethora of wares, including this new line of sunglass frames that feature Costa’s long-proven 580 polarized glass lenses. Of the four frame models in the Untangled series, the Pescador (shown) is our favorite. —J.C.

SUNLINE XPLASMA ASEGAI BRAIDED LINE

$24–$78 • sunlineamerica.com

Sunline has taken advantage of the performance-enhancing qualities of Xplasma by P-Ion and used them to create a superior braided line with outstanding slickness, abrasion resistance, and water repellency. The line is very smooth, which reduces friction and increases casting distance..