Best New Summer Fishing Gear

Summer fishing season is about to heat up — and we’ve got your new favorite apparel, equipment and accessories.
Mustang Survival Taku Waterproof Jacket and Bib and Bajio Palehorse Sunglasses
Mustang Survival Taku Waterproof Jacket and Bib and Bajio Palehorse Sunglasses Jon Whittle

Blood. Guts. Oil. Rain. Saltwater. The Marine Spec SP 3-layer fabric used in the Mustang Survival Taku Waterproof Jacket and Bib is ready for all comers. Jacket, $469.99; Bib, $469.99; mustangsurvival.com

Keep an eye out with Bajio’s Palehorse sunglasses, which come equipped with removable sun-blocking side shields. $219; bajio.com

Columbia Whipray shoes, Strike Bigeye boots, Xtratuf HighTide ankle deck boots
Columbia Whipray shoes, Strike Bigeye boots, Xtratuf HighTide ankle deck boots Jon Whittle

Lightweight, vented, and quick-drying, the Columbia Whipray shoe isn’t just designed with its Omni-Wire support, it also has channels built in to manage “water evacuation and air cooling” (their words). $140; columbiapfg.com

The official footwear of the International Game Fish Association, the Strike Bigeye boot is made of aeroprene and vulcanized rubber, and a fast-drying, antimicrobial mesh lining to maximize longevity. $110; strike-footwear.com

Finally – a deck boot that isn’t swamped for the day the moment a wave comes over the transom. The Xtratuf HighTide ankle deck boot features drainage holes and a textured footbed. $100; xtratuf.com

Coolibar Lighthouse Point longsleeve fishing shirt and AFTCO Pinnacle fishing shorts
Coolibar Lighthouse Point longsleeve fishing shirt and AFTCO Pinnacle fishing shorts Jon Whittle

All of Coolibar’s spring 2026 line is made with Suntect, the world’s leading UPF 50+ fabric technology, including their Lighthouse Point longsleeve fishing shirt. $65; coolibar.com

A winner in the technical apparel category at the ICAST New Product Showcase last summer, AFTCO Pinnacle fishing shorts are breathable, fast-drying, and stain-resistant, and outfitted with a couple sneaky pockets for pliers and your phone. $79; aftco.com

Huk Camp Shirt and Salt Life Eyewear collection
Huk Camp Shirt and Salt Life Eyewear collection Jon Whittle

Part casual, part performance, Huk’s Camp Shirt is 8 percent spandex, 30+ UPF sun protection and a quick-drying fabric just in case a cast from the dock gets serious. $70; hukgear.com

These shades are just one of the many styles that are a part of the Salt Life Eyewear collection by Eyeking LLC, a fourth-generation eyewear design company. $40; saltlife.com

Plano Deep Hang and Hard Minnow boxes
Plano Deep Hang and Hard Minnow boxes Jon Whittle

Back in 1956, Plano revolutionized tackle storage with its cantilevered trays. A half century later, the EDGE tackle box series, including the Deep Hang ($94.99) and Hard Minnow boxes ($59.99), are the latest in lure organization. planooutdoors.com

YETI Daytrip collection
YETI Daytrip collection Jon Whittle

Be it snack, meal, picnic or buffet, the YETI Daytrip collection has a size for you. These soft coolers range from 2 to 9 liters, with nearly as many color options. From $50 to $145; yeti.com 

Costa Pilothouse Pro
Costa Pilothouse Pro Jon Whittle

It’s eastbound and down to the Bahamas with Costa’s Pilothouse Pro, the new sunglasses that are as much function as fashion. They have 100 percent UV protection and C-Wall scratch protection. $307; costadelmar.com

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Guy Harvey Eco Cast performance shirt with the Biscayne Bay chart
Guy Harvey Eco Cast performance shirt with the Biscayne Bay chart Jon Whittle

If your MFD goes down while fishing Biscayne National Park, then this ombre-style Guy Harvey Eco Cast performance shirt with the Biscayne Bay chart overlay will come in handy. Every Eco Cast top is made in part using five repurposed plastic water bottles. $60; guyharvey.com