Gear

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Best New Fishing Gear From ICAST 2026

See the best new fishing gear from ICAST 2026, including cutting-edge fishfinders, marine electronics, rods, reels, fishing line, lures, and more.

2026 BoatUS Holiday Gift Guide featuring boating gifts, apparel, safety gear, sunglasses, a cooler, and accessories aboard a boat.

2026 Holiday Gift Guide: 20+ Great Gifts For Boaters

Shopping for a boater? Discover 20+ great gift ideas, from practical boat gear and safety essentials to fun gadgets, apparel, personalized picks, and stocking stuffers.

Shimano Takes Computerized Casting Next Level

Discover Shimano’s Curado DC 150 A, a next-generation baitcasting reel featuring computerized digital braking, a lightweight MGL Spool III, and award-winning performance for longer, smoother, backlash-free casts.

Close-up of a boater refueling a vessel at a marina, holding a fuel nozzle inserted into the boat's fuel fill while an absorbent spill pad surrounds the opening to help prevent fuel spills and protect the waterway.

Don’t let one single drop of that fuel go overboard

Protect the waters you love with five practical boat fueling tips that help prevent gasoline and diesel spills. Learn how to avoid overflows, use no-spill devices, leave room for fuel expansion, and fuel responsibly to reduce environmental impact.

Small black Maglite Solitaire LED Spectrum Red flashlight projecting a focused red beam of light against a dark background, designed to preserve night vision for boating and outdoor use.

After-Dark Boating Gadgets

Stay safe after sunset with affordable, install-free boating gear. From a handheld AIS/VHF transceiver and backup radio to safety strobes, night-vision-friendly lighting, and navigation aids, these compact tools can help you navigate and communicate after dark.

Split-view comparison of a Metro Marine underwater light, showing a clean, biofouling-free lens on one half and marine growth covering the other half to demonstrate antifouling performance.

The Antifouling Power Comes From Inside!

Metro Marine’s F-Series underwater lights use patented UVC technology to prevent marine growth and keep lenses clear without antifouling coatings, reducing maintenance while delivering customizable underwater illumination.

Angler holding a striped bass on a boat in shallow coastal water, demonstrating inshore light-tackle fishing.

Drawn To The Shallows

A new wave of shallow-water fishing is transforming inshore angling. Discover why light tackle is thriving and learn the top lures, gear, and tactics for targeting redfish, speckled trout, and striped bass in skinny water.

Person standing on a boat ramp using a rope to guide a boat onto a trailer behind a pickup truck partially backed into the water.

Hook The Winch Without Getting Wet

The Behr Claw simplifies boat loading with a magnetic hook and telescoping pole, letting trailer boaters safely connect the winch while staying dry at the ramp.

Aerial view of a center console fishing boat with twin outboard engines, showing open deck layout, bow seating, helm station, and swim platforms on calm water.

Whatever Floats Your Boat

Discover the latest in boating innovation, from hybrid electric engines to cutting-edge marine technology and gear designed to enhance every on-the-water experience.