Fishing gear buyer’s guides
Independent guides to choose the right gear for fishing in Quebec — what to look for, by use-case and budget.
Fish finders
CHIRP, DownScan, GPS — Garmin, Lowrance, Humminbird.
Trolling motors
Thrust, voltage, GPS Spot-Lock — Minn Kota, MotorGuide.
Fishing kayaks
Pedal vs paddle, stability — Pelican, Old Town, Hobie.
Marine lithium batteries
LiFePO4, amp-hours, cold — Dakota, Battle Born.
Fishing rods
Action, power, spinning vs baitcaster — by species.
Reels
Spinning, baitcaster, fly — size, drag, ratio.
Fishing lines
Braid, fluorocarbon or mono — when and why.
Essential lures
Spoons, crankbaits, soft baits, jigs — by species.
Hooks
Types, sizes, barbed or not — Gamakatsu, Mustad.
Swivels & snaps
Anti-twist, ball-bearing, snaps — trolling & rigs.
Portable & ice finders
Castable, ice flashers — Deeper, Vexilar.
Marine GPS
Handhelds and combos, lake mapping — Garmin.
Fishing clothing
Rain, sun (UPF), cold — layering, gloves.
Waders & boots
Neoprene or breathable, soles — for the river.
Polarized sunglasses
See into the water, lens tints — Costa, Oakley.
Nets & pliers
Rubber net, pliers, lip gripper — catch & release.