Huk Airweight KC Printed Hoodie
Polyester and spandex are two stretchable fabrics. Their stretch and breathability helped Huk build a sun hoodie that is perfect for fishing and allows you to move in all sorts of angles and direction without any bunching or restriction. The Huk Airweight Hoodie is super lightweight and comfortable. It’s built with ultraviolight radiation protection technology that keeps your skin safe from the sun. The antimicrobial treatment on the fabric means that after a day of catching fish, you’ll be able to rejoin society and won’t smell like a crappie. This hoodie is lightweight and comfortable and will become your go-to fishing shirt. MSRP $55
Berkley Powerbait Minnow 1″
Crappies make their living chasing small fish. The Berkley Powerbait 1-inch minnow is the standard bearer for plastic baits. These baits have a small profile and glide easily through the water. But what makes them really stand out are the bait’s attraction to fish. Berkley’s proprietary mix of scents and flavors really do make fish seek out these baits and hold onto the bait longer. If you’re a bait angler, give these a try as they won’t die on you and you can always keep a stash in your tackle box and not run out. If you’re a plastic minnow crappie angler, return to the old reliable Berkley Powerbait to make a good day great. MSRP $7 for 22 minnows.
Dex Fingerlight
There are times when you need a light for a fishing job. Maybe it’s putting bait on a hook in the dark on a boat, following a path along the river to your bank fishing spot after dark, or trying to see well enough to tie a knot without an overpowering amount of light that will scare fish and give away your position. The Dex Fingerlight is your solution. If you’re a deer hunter, this is a great option for getting into and out of your stand inconspicuously. This light fits comfortable around your finger, shines light wherever you need it, and the bendable prongs and rechargeable port cap have been torture tested and survived thousands of iterations. The Dex Fingerlight is rechargeable and can be toggled between high (300 lumens), low (80 lumens), and stealth green. MSRP $50
Thill Splash Brite
Messing with lights on bobbers can be a chore. You can find out that you forgot your lights, the batteries are dead, or you can wear out a seal opening and closing a bobber to insert a light. If you wanted a convenient light up slip bobber for which you don’t need to remember to bring a light, the Thill Splash Brite is for you. It turns on after dark and lights up when it hits the water. Reel it up and out of the water and it shuts off. No buttons, no light sticks, and nothing to remember to bring. A brass grommet ensures easy line movement without bunching. Battery lasts for over 36 hours. The 1/8 ounce medium bobber is a great nighttime crappie angling option. MSRP $7
CrappieNOW columnist Scott Mackenthun has been writing about fishing since 2005. He is a fisheries professional, father, and avid angler when he’s not writing about his time on the water. He can be reached at scott.mackenthun@gmail.com
