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by Scott Mackenthun
Macula Tackle Easy Tie Eyelet Jigs
Independently owned and operated in Minnesota, Macula Tackle jigs all feature easy tie eyelets in a variety of fish-catching color patterns and sizes. If you’ve struggled with being able to see eyelets without a set of cheater glasses, these jigs are a perfect solution. Want to fish vertically? Tie at the top of the head. Want to fish horizontally? Tie near the hook shank. You can slide your knot in either direction as needed. MAC PAC of 16 jigs in all colors, MSRP $36. Or order individual sizes and colors a la carte.
Northland Tungsten Crappie King Jig
Short shank, small hooks that are perfect for crappies adorn tungsten jigs festooned with holographic red eyes. Tungsten’s high density works well for transmitting the bite back to the angler. You can fish the jig with bait or plastics, or Northland offers a Crappie King Fly dressed with feathers. Available in 1/8 or 1/6th ounce. 2 pack of Crappie King Jigs, MSRP $7.
New to the market in 2023, Seviin Reels are St Croix’s answer for what to pair with their premium rod lineup. Carbon fiber body, aluminum handle, with a 7-ball bearing turn keeps this unit lightweight (6.7 ounces) and smooth. The 1000 series is perfect for light applications geared towards crappie. The 1000 is geared up to 5.2:1, equating to two feet of line for each turn of the handle. Maximum drag is 9 pounds. MSRP $140
Clam Deluxe Lithium Rechargeable Aerator
This aerator has been on the market for close to a decade, but isn’t the same battery-consuming monster that other aerators are. Quiet operating and easily recharged with a USB cord adapter, the Clam Lithium Rechargeable Aerator can run on either the continuous or intermittent mode. This aerator charges in under two hours and can run for up to 14 hours. Has two ports, airline tubing, airstone, and check valves to aerate two tanks at once. Keep your bait happy and healthy on a long fishing trip. MSRP $50
Scott Mackenthun has been writing about the outdoors 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.
