Curated Gear Shop

Everything I personally use and recommend, tested in Montreal's freshwater. Affiliate links help keep SUA running.

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EDITOR'S PICK
Rod
★★★★★ (62)

St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'2" MH

My primary pike and bass rod. Unmatched sensitivity at this price. Tested 3 seasons on Lac Saint-Louis.

$179

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Rod, Budget
★★★★☆ (218)

Ugly Stik Elite Spinning 6'6" M

The best rod under $60. Virtually indestructible. A perfect first rod for walleye and light pike fishing.

$55

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Reel
★★★★★ (48)

Shimano Stradic FL 2500

My everyday spinning reel. Three seasons, zero complaints. Best in class for smoothness at this price.

$229 $279

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Reel, Budget
★★★★☆ (97)

Pflueger President 35

The best spinning reel under $100. Smooth, reliable, and genuinely impressive for the price point.

$79

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Lure
★★★★★ (312)

Rapala Original Floating #9 (Gold)

No lure has caught me more pike. The gold version is my go-to in stained or slightly murky water. Buy a dozen.

$12

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Lure
★★★★★ (187)

Mepps Aglia Spinner #3 (Silver)

A staple of Quebec freshwater fishing for 60 years. For pike, bass, trout, and perch, this spinner does everything.

$9

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Line
★★★★★ (445)

Sufix 832 Braid, 10 lb / 150m

What I run on every rod. Strong, sensitive, and low diameter. The industry standard for freshwater braid.

$22

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Electronics
★★★★☆ (156)

Garmin Striker 4 Fish Finder

The best kayak fish finder under $200. Clear CHIRP sonar + GPS. Mounts perfectly to my Old Town Topwater.

$179

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Tools
★★★★★ (88)

Booms Fishing Needle-Nose Pliers

The only pliers I've used for 3 years. Corrosion-resistant, cuts braid cleanly, and the spring-loaded jaws reduce hand fatigue.

$18

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Apparel
★★★★☆ (204)

Columbia PFG Terminal Tackle Shirt

30 days tested in a Quebec summer. UPF 50+, lightweight, actually breathes. Worth every cent on long kayak days.

$55

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Safety
★★★★★ (73)

Onyx MoveVent Dynamic PFD

The most comfortable fishing PFD I've worn. Open sides don't restrict casting. You'll forget you're wearing it, which means you'll actually wear it.

$89

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Organization
★★★★☆ (134)

Plano 3600 Tackle Box Set (4-Pack)

The standard for freshwater tackle organization. Waterproof, stackable, and compatible with most tackle bags and kayak crates.

$29

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Can't find what you're looking for? Check Tackle Warehouse, Bass Pro Shops Canada, or the local Bass Pro Shops in Brossard for the full range of freshwater fishing gear.