Brandwave

Evolution Fishing vs Plano:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Plano had more branded searches than Evolution Fishing among tackle bag brands worldwide. Plano had about 301,000 branded searches, while Evolution Fishing had 3,600. Plano made up 33.4% of all tackle bag brand searches we track, and Evolution Fishing accounted for 0.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tackle bag brands, Plano appeared in all five answers and Evolution Fishing in two. Plano was mentioned before Evolution Fishing in every answer.

Among tackle bag brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Plano, about 84 searches for every 1 for Evolution Fishing

Plano 301K searchesEvolution Fishing 3.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Plano, mentioned in every answer we collected

Plano in 5 of 5Evolution Fishing in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Plano, named ahead of Evolution Fishing in every answer

Plano first in 5Evolution Fishing never first

Follow Evolution Fishing vs Plano and get free monthly updates on what changed

By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy

Track your brand against a rival →

Top tackle bag brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Plano appeared in all five answers. Evolution Fishing was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Plano was listed before Evolution Fishing in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Plano1st
  2. KastKing2nd
  3. Wild River3rd
  4. Evolution Fishing3rd
  5. Daiwa5th
  6. Shimano–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Plano5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • KastKing5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Daiwa2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Wild River2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Evolution Fishing2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Shimano0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about tackle bag brands

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is Evolution Fishing or Plano more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Evolution Fishing and Plano by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six tackle bag brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Evolution Fishing and Plano among tackle bag brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Plano, Evolution Fishing. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthShimanoPlanoDaiwaKastKingWild RiverEvolution Fishing
Oct 202541.9%34.3%15.4%5.6%2.5%0.22%
Nov 202537.1%37.1%16.6%6.1%2.7%0.3%
Dec 202539.8%32.5%17.8%6.5%2.9%0.38%
Jan 202640.2%32.9%18%5.4%3%0.48%
Feb 202640%32.7%17.9%6.6%2.4%0.48%
Mar 202640.4%33.1%14.8%8.1%3%0.59%
Apr 202645.1%30.1%13.5%7.4%3.3%0.54%
May 202643.1%28.8%15.8%7.1%4.7%0.52%
Jun 202637.2%30.4%13.6%9.1%9.1%0.44%
Jul 202638.2%25.6%14%7.7%14%0.46%
Aug 202637.8%30.9%13.9%7.6%9.3%0.45%
Sep 202640.8%33.4%15%6.7%3.7%0.4%

How has the Evolution Fishing and Plano comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Plano was ahead of Evolution Fishing in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Evolution Fishing’s share of searches among tackle bag brands worldwide moved from 0.22% to 0.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 3.6K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Plano’s share of searches among tackle bag brands worldwide moved from 34.3% to 33.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 301K.

How did search popularity change for tackle bag brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Plano gained share of searches among tackle bag brands worldwide, from 30.9% to 33.4%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Evolution Fishing worldwide rose 89.5% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 3.6K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Evolution Fishing’s and Plano’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Evolution Fishing

1 branded search term

  • evolution fishing

Plano

1 branded search term

  • plano

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Other head-to-heads among tackle bag brands

Creator with pink hair and a pink jacket

Put your own brand in this comparison

Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.