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5 Must-Own Fishing Products For 2016

[x_section style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; padding: 45px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_text]For most anglers the new year bring renewed excitement towards fishing. A new year means another chance at topping your personal best or catching a new species or learning a new technique. And, of course, it also means new fishing products to try! Here are some of the must-own fishing products for 2016:[/x_text][/x_column][/x_row][/x_section][x_section bg_color="#ffffff" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h2" accent="false" class="center-text "]Deeper FishFinder[/x_custom_headline][x_gap size="40px"][/x_column][/x_row][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/2" class="center-text " style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_slider animation="slide" slide_time="5000" slide_speed="3000" slideshow="false" random="false" control_nav="true" prev_next_nav="false" no_container="true" ][x_slide]

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[/x_video_embed][/x_slide][/x_slider][/x_column][x_column bg_color=" type="1/2" class=" " style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_custom_headline level="h4" looks_like="h4" accent="false"]Why we love it:[/x_custom_headline][x_icon_list][x_icon_list_item type="check"]Award-winning castable fish finder lets anglers find fish from the bank or a boat![/x_icon_list_item][x_icon_list_item type="check"]Beautiful app interface that works on both Apple and Android phones.[/x_icon_list_item][x_icon_list_item type="check"]Easy to operate and priced at a great value. [/x_icon_list_item][/x_icon_list][x_gap size="45px" class="x-hide-xl x-hide-lg x-hide-md "][/x_column][/x_row][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/1" class="center-text " style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h3" accent="false" class="left-text "]Perfect for anglers who love technology and want to improve their fishing skills.[/x_custom_headline][x_text class="left-text "]The more you know about the body of water you are fishing, the more fish you will catch. The Deeper FishFinder gives anglers amazing insights about the water they are fishing in ways never possible from shore or boats without expensive electronics. This castable fish finder pairs with your mobile device (iPhone or android tablet or mobile phone) and gives anglers valuable information such as water temperature, bottom composition, weather history, fish location and size, plus much more. This is the most advanced castable fish finder on the market![/x_text][/x_column][/x_row][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/6" class="center-text " style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_image type="none" src="https://shopkarls.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Deeper_FF_Web.jpg" alt=" link="false" href="#" title=" target=" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content="][/x_column][x_column bg_color=" type="1/6" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_gap size="25px"][x_counter num_start="229" num_end="229" num_speed="1500" num_prefix="$" num_suffix=" num_color="#3498db" text_above=" text_below="MSRP" text_color=" class=" "][x_gap size="25px"][/x_column][x_column bg_color=" type="2/3" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_prompt type="left" title="Special offer:" message="Save 12% and also get $20 in free credit." button_text="See deal" button_icon="tags" circle="false" href="https://shopkarls.com/deeper" href_title=" target="blank"][/x_column][/x_row][/x_section][x_section bg_color="#ffffff" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_line][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h2" accent="false" class="center-text "]Connect Scale[/x_custom_headline][x_gap size="30px"][/x_column][/x_row][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/2" class="center-text " style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_slider animation="slide" slide_time="6000" slide_speed="3000" slideshow="false" random="false" control_nav="true" prev_next_nav="false" no_container="true" ][x_slide]

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[/x_video_embed][/x_slide][/x_slider][/x_column][x_column bg_color=" type="1/2" class=" " style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_custom_headline level="h4" looks_like="h4" accent="false"]Why we love it:[/x_custom_headline][x_icon_list][x_icon_list_item type="check"]Automatically records and tracks weights, conditions, and more to make you a better angler.[/x_icon_list_item][x_icon_list_item type="check"]Easy to use and very well designed app for both Apple and Android.[/x_icon_list_item][x_icon_list_item type="check"]Easily share your catches with friends on social media.[/x_icon_list_item][/x_icon_list][x_gap size="45px" class="x-hide-xl x-hide-lg x-hide-md "][/x_column][/x_row][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h3" accent="false" class="left-text "]The bluetooth scale that allows anglers to track more data than ever.[/x_custom_headline][x_text]If you want to top your personal best this year you're going to need a good scale to help you measure it! The ConnectScale is a great for any angler looking to keep track of and share their fishing experiences! The scale connects to iOS or Android devices via Bluetooth, and logs the fish’s weight along with date, time and GPS location of the catch! It also has a built-in tape measure.The oversized hook can hang on to a fish up to 55 lbs, has a 1M tape measure, and you can even sync up your Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to brag about your catches![/x_text][/x_column][/x_row][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/6" class="center-text " style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_image type="none" src="https://shopkarls.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Packaging-Scale-Transparent.jpg" alt=" link="false" href="#" title=" target=" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content="][/x_column][x_column bg_color=" type="1/6" class="center-text " style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_gap size="25px"][x_counter num_start="99" num_end="99" num_speed="1500" num_prefix="$" num_suffix=" num_color="#3498db" text_above=" text_below="MSRP" text_color=" class=" "][x_gap size="25px"][/x_column][x_column bg_color=" type="2/3" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_prompt type="left" title="Special offer:" message="Save 10% and also get $5 in free credit." button_text="See deal" button_icon="tags" circle="false" href="https://shopkarls.com/connect-scale" href_title=" target="blank"][/x_column][/x_row][/x_section][x_section bg_color="#ffffff" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_line][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h2" accent="false" class="center-text "]13 Fishing Casting Reels[/x_custom_headline][x_gap size="30px"][/x_column][/x_row][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/2" class="center-text " style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_slider animation="slide" slide_time="6000" slide_speed="3000" slideshow="false" random="false" control_nav="true" prev_next_nav="false" no_container="true" ][x_slide]

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[/x_slide][/x_slider][/x_column][x_column bg_color=" type="1/2" class=" " style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_custom_headline level="h4" looks_like="h4" accent="false"]Why we love them:[/x_custom_headline][x_icon_list][x_icon_list_item type="check"]Sleek design and quality build make these reels the ultimate value.[/x_icon_list_item][x_icon_list_item type="check"]Most models work for both freshwater and inshore saltwater applications.[/x_icon_list_item][x_icon_list_item type="check"]Comes in both right and left handed options.[/x_icon_list_item][/x_icon_list][x_gap size="45px" class="x-hide-xl x-hide-lg x-hide-md "][/x_column][/x_row][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h3" accent="false" class="left-text "]The perfect combination of looks, performance, and value.[/x_custom_headline][x_text]13 Fishing has been taking the fishing world by storm. With their sleek product designs and rugged durability, these reels offer high-end performance at a great value.The Concept series reels are the perfect buy for any dedicated bass or inshore saltwater angler looking to upgrade their reel and the new Inception reels offer an amazing value to anglers of any experience level.[/x_text][/x_column][/x_row][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/6" class="center-text " style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_image type="none" src="https://shopkarls.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/13_Concept-E-1_100413.jpg" alt=" link="false" href="#" title=" target=" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content="][/x_column][x_column bg_color=" type="1/6" class="center-text " style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_gap size="25px"][x_counter num_start="119" num_end="119" num_speed="1500" num_prefix="$" num_suffix=" num_color="#3498db" text_above=" text_below="And Up" text_color=" class=" "][x_gap size="25px"][/x_column][x_column bg_color=" type="2/3" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_prompt type="left" title="Special offer:" message="Earn up to $50 back in free account credit." button_text="See deal" button_icon="tags" circle="false" href="https://shopkarls.com/brand/13fishing" href_title=" target="blank"][/x_column][/x_row][/x_section][x_section bg_color="#ffffff" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_line][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h2" accent="false" class="center-text "]Monthly Fishing Tackle Subscription[/x_custom_headline][x_gap size="30px"][/x_column][/x_row][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/2" class="center-text " style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_slider animation="slide" slide_time="6000" slide_speed="3000" slideshow="false" random="false" control_nav="true" prev_next_nav="false" no_container="true" ][x_slide]

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[/x_slide][/x_slider][/x_column][x_column bg_color=" type="1/2" class=" " style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_custom_headline level="h4" looks_like="h4" accent="false"]Why we love it:[/x_custom_headline][x_icon_list][x_icon_list_item type="check"]Save up to 40% on new tackle + free shipping and no tax (most states).[/x_icon_list_item][x_icon_list_item type="check"]A fun and affordable way for anglers to discover new lures every month.[/x_icon_list_item][x_icon_list_item type="check"]Featuring new products from the top brands in fishing.[/x_icon_list_item][x_icon_list_item type="check"]Species-specific boxes.[/x_icon_list_item][/x_icon_list][x_gap size="45px" class="x-hide-xl x-hide-lg x-hide-md "][/x_column][/x_row][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h3" accent="false" class="left-text "]The best way to discover new fishing products.[/x_custom_headline][x_text]Mystery Tackle Box has been taking the fishing industry by storm for over 3 years. Quickly becoming recognized as the best way to discover new fishing lures and techniques, this service lets anglers save up to 40% off the hottest new products in the fishing industry.Anglers can choose their species and let Mystery Tackle Box do the rest! The regular box has about $25 worth of tackle for $15/mo and the "Pro" box has about $45 worth of tackle for $25/mo.The recipient of the box will see a variety of baits from only high quality manufacturers. The box will also include a ‘Bait Card’ to learn more about the baits and how to use them.[/x_text][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h3" accent="false"]Customer Reviews[/x_custom_headline][x_raw_content][/x_raw_content][x_gap size="30px"][/x_column][/x_row][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/6" class="center-text " style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_image type="none" src="https://shopkarls.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MTB-Gift-Image.jpg" alt=" link="false" href="#" title=" target=" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content="][/x_column][x_column bg_color=" type="1/6" class="center-text " style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_gap size="25px"][x_counter num_start="15" num_end="15" num_speed="1500" num_prefix="$" num_suffix=" num_color="#3498db" text_above=" text_below="a month" text_color=" class=" "][x_gap size="25px"][/x_column][x_column bg_color=" type="2/3" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_prompt type="left" title="Special offer:" message="Get your first box for $5 with code GET499." button_text="See deal" button_icon="tags" circle="false" href="https://shopkarls.com/gifts" href_title=" target="blank"][/x_column][/x_row][/x_section][x_section bg_color="#ffffff" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_line][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h2" accent="false" class="center-text "]Logic Lures CeramiX Cutting Tool[/x_custom_headline][x_gap size="30px"][/x_column][/x_row][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/2" class="center-text " style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_slider animation="slide" slide_time="6000" slide_speed="3000" slideshow="false" random="false" control_nav="true" prev_next_nav="false" no_container="true" ][x_slide]

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[/x_slide][x_slide][x_video_embed type="16:9" no_container="true"]Logic Lures ~ CeramiX Universal Cutting Tool Demonstration from Logic Lures on Vimeo.[/x_video_embed][/x_slide][/x_slider][/x_column][x_column bg_color=" type="1/2" class=" " style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_custom_headline level="h4" looks_like="h4" accent="false"]Why we love it:[/x_custom_headline][x_icon_list][x_icon_list_item type="check"]Stays sharp and will never rust.[/x_icon_list_item][x_icon_list_item type="check"]Rounded edges make it skin-safe.[/x_icon_list_item][x_icon_list_item type="check"]Cuts any type of line with ease (even braid!)[/x_icon_list_item][x_icon_list_item type="check"]Lightweight and comes with lanyard.[/x_icon_list_item][/x_icon_list][x_gap size="45px" class="x-hide-xl x-hide-lg x-hide-md "][/x_column][/x_row][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h3" accent="false" class="left-text "]The perfect cutting tool that never rusts or dulls[/x_custom_headline][x_text]This tool is perfect for anglers of all ages and all experience levels. It's light enough to store anywhere, but tough enough to cut anything. The rounded tips allow for safe storage and the sturdy body can withstand any abuse you throw it’s way.A great item to add to any angler’s tackle box, these scissors never rust and never need sharpening, saving you from the typical downfalls of standard scissors. [/x_text][/x_column][/x_row][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/6" class="center-text " style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_image type="none" src="https://shopkarls.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/CX-clear_webgal1-535x535.png" alt=" link="false" href="#" title=" target=" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content="][/x_column][x_column bg_color=" type="1/6" class="center-text " style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_gap size="25px"][x_counter num_start="24" num_end="24" num_speed="1500" num_prefix="$" num_suffix=" num_color="#3498db" text_above=" text_below="MSRP" text_color=" class=" "][x_gap size="25px"][/x_column][x_column bg_color=" type="2/3" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_prompt type="left" title="Special offer:" message="Save over 15% on this item." button_text="See deal" button_icon="tags" circle="false" href="https://shopkarls.com/ceramix" href_title=" target="blank"][/x_column][/x_row][/x_section][x_section style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; padding: 45px 0px 45px 0px; "][x_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color=" style="margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_column bg_color=" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; "][x_raw_content][/x_raw_content][/x_column][/x_row][/x_section]

Updated January 25th, 2016 at 7:10 PM CT