lures

Win a Boga Grip!

March 17, 2012 by jim Leave a Comment

Attention TinBoats members and potential TinBoats members here is an opportunity to win an IGFA certified Boga Grip. I know it’s no boat or a million dollar prize, but it is a prize that is just plain cool. Everyone wants one, no one wants to spend the coin to buy one unless you are hardcore. I will buy you one. But, just like in life, nothing is for free. This… ...Read More

Artificial Structure

July 3, 2011 by jim Leave a Comment

What is artificial structure? In my opinion it is man made structure that mimics natural habitat that attracts fish. A goal of mine is to one day own my own little private pond and manage it for trophy bass. We all have dreams, this is one of mine. I love fishing small bowl shaped kettle ponds down at Cape Cod. These ponds are not over-fished because there are so many… ...Read More

Evolve Original Menace Mander

June 1, 2011 by jim Leave a Comment

I am a sucker when it comes to trying new baits. We all are, who are you kidding? The Original Menace Mander is one sick looking bait. I bet when the topwater bite is on this lure will be off the charts. The price point is $22.99 but according to the folks at Evolve their products are hand-molded and individually detailed. They also use dura-resin and and not pressed… ...Read More

18′ Flat Bottom Project

May 31, 2011 by jim Leave a Comment

They say everything is bigger in Texas. This boat project proves that this statement is true. TinBoats member Poormans Boatright has built himself an 18′ flat bottom boat. This beast of a rig will be used in the shallows for fishing redfish and trout. It looks like no detail has been spared when it comes to the fishability of this boat. This is truly a one of… ...Read More

Berkley Nanofil

April 10, 2011 by jim Leave a Comment

There is a new line coming out soon and it is called Berkley Nanofil. Supposedly this is going to be the line of all lines. It is going to be super round and super thin. Will it be marketed for spinning reels? Initial reports is that it can cast a mile. It looks white on the spool but clear off the spool. I can not wait to get my hands on this new line. I have read that it will… ...Read More