Spring fishing essentials for beginner to experienced anglers
Spring fishing can start as early as the end of March and we’re hooked on these items from Amazon that will help you tackle the sport.
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With waterways warming up, some people are preparing to venture out on their opening fishing trip of the season. If you’re a first-time hobbyist or looking to replace some of your essential equipment, our product specialists have researched the items you won’t want to scale back on for your next day at the lake.
Ugly Stik Fishing Bag, 15-Litre
Amazon.ca
5-star rating alert! Make your fishing accessories more portable with this soft-sided bag featuring versatile storage options for your lures and bait. Customers say the bag is top quality, durable, and includes lots of handy pockets.
Why it made the list:
Rainproof fishing bag that fits four medium utility boxes (included)
Rated 5 out of 5 based on more than 2,500 Amazon reviews
Features include a non-slip bottom, padded shoulder strap for extra comfort, and removable holster with belt clip
Reaction Tackle Braided Fishing Line
Amazon.ca
Tough enough to help you reel in the biggest fish, this braided fishing line from Reaction Tackle is engineered from one of the strongest woven fibres on the planet! Customer reviews indicate it’s good value for the extremely affordable price point, noting the colour fades faster than higher-priced lines.
Why it made the list:
You’ll always need a new roll of fishing line, so why not replenish with a durable option at a reasonable price
Rated 4.4 out of 5 based on more than 7,500 Amazon reviews and ranked as a #1 Best Seller
Features include abrasion-resistant, zero stretch, available in a variety of colours, and ideal for freshwater or saltwater lakes, ponds, and streams
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Rapala Adhesive Fish Ruler
Amazon.ca
This product is the catch of the day as an inexpensive yet necessary fishing accessory. This adhesive fish ruler easily sticks to any hard surface like your boat or tackle box. Customers say it’s a convenient tool and it is shipped folded but flattens out well when adhered to the surface you are sticking it to.
Why it made the list:
Helps you determine the size of your catch
Rated 4.3 out of 5 based on more than 1,500 Amazon reviews
Features include inch and centimetre increments with a 36-inch measuring length in total
Mercer Culinary Millennia 8-Inch Narrow Fillet Knife
Amazon.ca
If you’re going to clean your fish and cook it over a campfire for dinner on your fishing trip, you’re going to need a good little knife. This thin knife will reduce the amount of wasted meat.
Why it made the list:
A knife is required to fillet, skin, and de-bone the fish you catch
Brand rated 5 out of 5 based on more than 21,500 Amazon reviews for their various knives
Features include an ergonomic handle with textured finger points to maintain a good grip, a high-quality Japanese steel blade, and a limited lifetime warranty
Fillet Away Fish Mat
Amazon.ca
For all the fish guts you'll have when you slice into your catch, order this portable stink-free mat! It’s easily rollable to pack with your fishing gear and allows you to fillet on a boat, dock, shoreline, or table. When you press down on the mat, it maintains a grip. Customer reviews indicate that at first, they thought the price was steep but realized it was worth spending the money when they tried the product.
Why it made the list:
You’ll need a flexible mat to fillet your fish when you’re out fishing for the day
Rated 4.5 out of 5 based on more than 400 Amazon reviews
Features include 3,076 anti-slip pegs that provide fast and safe professional-grade filleting, dishwasher safe, and made of a recyclable material that’s built to last
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Our trusted Product Specialists recommend high-quality items that we think will enhance your experience with Canadian weather conditions. Prices and availability of items are accurate at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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