Toby Lapinski

Mar 7, 2025 | thebasscast.com | Brian Carter |Toby Lapinski

By Toby LapinskiMarch 7, 2025A look at the soon-to-be-implemented tariffs and their potential effect on the fishing industry from those on the inside. On February 18, 2025, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) provided an update on two recently signed Executive Orders and their impacts on the fishing industry.

Mar 6, 2025 | fishingtackleretailer.com | Toby Lapinski

On February 18, 2025, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) provided an update on two recently signed Executive Orders and their impacts on the fishing industry. As the ASA is the sportfishing industry’s leading trade association, this news caused a stir both by those who were already familiar with the ramifications of the Executive Orders as well as those who were caught off guard by the news.

Feb 7, 2025 | thebasscast.com | Brian Carter |Toby Lapinski

By Toby LapinskiFebruary 5, 2025A look at the brand new Humminbird XPLORE fish finder series and MEGA LIVE 2 forward-facing sonar on Georgia’s Lake Lanier. This originally appeared in the January/February edition of Fishing Tackle Retailer.

Dec 3, 2024 | fishingtackleretailer.com | Toby Lapinski

In some parts of the country, ice fishing is king with anglers dedicating as much time and energy into it as their open-water brethren as the ice season lasts many months. In other areas, Mother Nature has as much influence on participation as anything, with anglers counting the fishable days as opposed to weeks or months. Regardless of whether your retail outlet resides in the ice belt or somewhere on the fringe, angler enthusiasm and commitment likely vary as much as the weather.

Oct 17, 2024 | fieldandstream.com | Toby Lapinski |Phil Bourjaily |Max Inchausti

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›If you’re looking for a saltwater spinning reel equally at home on a beach, boat or pier, the Tsunami SaltX is an excellent option. I have been fishing the saltwater environment—more specifically in the surf—for more than 35 years. In that time I’ve had the pleasure and pain of using a wide variety of fishing gear.