Yes, it’s tough being stuck inside while winter slowly clears out. But this is a great time to do some spring cleaning of your tackle and gear, getting rid of anything that has no purpose any longer and making room for some new, cool gear. Think you’re all stocked up? Think again. We have the goods you don’t want to miss at any of the spring fishing shows, or check them out online. Quantum Throttle This new spinning reel features 20 and 30 sizes and a new one-piece framed design that allows for the use of their RED Reel Engine Design. They can put the gears more inline and build a more solid spinning reel with this design. The reel has 11 ball bearings. $60 Lew’s Mach1 Speed Spool Baitcast Combo This baitcast combo delivers serious performance at an affordable price. The lightweight reel has 10 ball bearing, a magnetic brake system, and an internal four-pin centrifugal brake system. The rod is six feet, 10 inches long, with a line capacity of 150/12 yards to pounds. This combo is best for smaller, less experienced anglers who are still looking for performance gear. $149 Under Armour UA Chesapeake Fishing Pants Finally, fishing clothes that don’t make you look (and feel) like your grandfather. Under Armour’s pants are comfortable with a loose fit, moisture-wicking fabric, and a UPF 30+ protection as an added bonus. “Stain release materials keep blood, guts, and dirt from soaking in.” Available in shorts, too. Zombait Robotic Fishing Lures The result of a successful Kickstarter campaign, Zombait is a battery-powered mechanism that fits inside dead bait and vibrates the fish to “bring it back to life.” The device fits easily into menhaden, whiting, mackerel, ballyhoo, and several other types of dead bait and is great for attracting big fish without having to equip your boat with a live well. Deeper Fishfinder The first of its kind, the Deeper Fishfinder is a portable, wireless sonar device compatible with iOS and Android devices. High accuracy sonar shots are powerful enough to function from one and a half feet of water to 130 feet below the surface in both fresh and saltwater. You can also find out bottom terrain, water temperature, and much more. $229 BulletBobbers Mini Planer Boards Even kayak anglers can triple their trolling spread now with BulletBobbers mini planers. Giving the bobber some slack allows it to move sideways, and not directly behind the boat. The bobbers are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and make trolling everything from shorelines to rivers possible. Troll Pro Underwater Trolling Housing for your GoPro Admit it; you’re addicted to fishing with your GoPro. A new, simple to use accessory now provides a watertight housing that trolls from three to 10 knots with no turbulence to interfere with your videos. Because it’s great to tell people about the epic battle that fish put up, but it’s even better to show them. $150 Chesapeake Rigs by Alan Battista Alan Battista is a local angler who has created something very cool. The Chesapeake Rig is made of two stainless spreader bars, one larger than the other. The larger bar has a pair of bucktails dressed with a plastic shad body, creating a three-tiered bait school with the bucktails riding the lowest tier to catch the biggest fish. The rig is phenomenal when it comes to trolling in the 10 to 25-foot range. HUK NXTLVL Shortsleeve These shirts are fantastic for fishing on the Bay because Huk has engineered the fabric to start an endothermic reaction once there’s any contact with sweat (or other moisture), causing heat to be removed from the body’s surface. You can notice a 10 degree temperature drop over just a three-minute period. Also, you’ll look great. $65/$60 The Complete Cast: Applying Principles to Fresh and Saltwater Fly Casting with Lefty Kreh and Ed Jaworowski A new DVD featuring legendary anglers Lefty Kreh and Ed Jaworoski demonstrates and teaches the elements to all casts with a single-handed rod. Learn more than 25 casts and techniques in the three-plus hours of running time. Practice tutorials and exercises will help you hone your skills alongside the pros without leaving your residence. This DVD is great for all skill levels. $50.