Tag Archives: used fishing gear

Smart Angling: How to Shop for Used Fishing Gear Without Breaking the Bank

April 7, 2025 | 🪝 Gear | Baitshop Sarah

Fishing is a gear-lover’s paradise. Between rods, reels, lines, and terminal tackle, the sport naturally leads to a growing collection of equipment. But while upgrading gear can be exciting, it also gets expensive fast—especially when buying everything brand new. For …

From Shoreline Trash to Tacklebox Treasures: The Curious Tale of the “Tampoon”

April 5, 2025 | 🪝 Gear | Baitshop Garrett

Long before viral videos showcased tampons as DIY fishing lures, a New Jersey environmental group took the concept seriously. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Clean Ocean Action (COA) created and sold handmade lures dubbed “Tampoons” — crafted from …

A Guide to Buying Quality Used Fishing Gear

February 11, 2025 | 🪝 Featured | Baitshop Sarah

Among outdoor enthusiasts, few are as passionate about gear as fishermen. With countless combinations of rods, reels, lines, and baits needed just to get a lure in the water, it’s easy to accumulate equipment. Many anglers justify their growing collections …