Tag Archives: saltwater

REVIEW: Fenwick Eagle Salmon/Steelhead Spinning Rod

Posted on April 10, 2022 by CavemanCatching

Needed a Salmon/Steelhead spinning rod for throwing Carolina-rigs in the So Cal surf. That’s right, SST rods make excellent light tackle surf rods! This one (model EAG86M-MFS-2) has exceeded all my wildest expectations! While many anglers will opt for these … Continue reading →

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Pre-Spring Cleaning

Posted on February 2, 2017 by CavemanCatching

Can you guess what I’ve been doing the last couple of days? When the Winter bite is slow or, in some regions, non-existent, it’s a great time to clean, lube, and tune-up your gear. Since there are already some great … Continue reading →

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Bag It Up!

Posted on May 8, 2015 by CavemanCatching

REVIEW: Wild River Nomad XP Tackle Bag with Solar Panel For a number of years now, I have been a big proponent of tackle bags. With the many backpack-style offerings available, you can haul around all the tackle you could … Continue reading →

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2014 Fred Hall Show

Posted on March 6, 2014 by CavemanCatching

Much like the way Punxsutawney Phil is the yearly harbinger of Spring, the annual Fred Hall Outdoors Show signals the start of fishing season in Southern California. The Long Beach edition kicked off that ritual rite today with all the … Continue reading →

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2013 ICAST Eye Catcher: Livingston Lures

Posted on August 2, 2013 by CavemanCatching

Being the fortunate Neanderthal I am, at ICAST 2013 I was able to see many of the new products the fishing industry has in store for us anglers in the near future. The “ICAST Eye Catcher” series features many of … Continue reading →