With this unique gift, you’ll see smallmouth in a way you might never have before as bronzebacks pop out of the frame.
Shark Pack is looking out for your electronics while you’re on the water. The case is water resistant and allows manipulation of the device even when encased.
The TipSee Grip On is the prefect size for hanging on nets, rod
handles and some tackleboxes. It’s water-resistant, durable and has
long-life LEDs.
The Simrad NSS Sport exemplifies technology heading into freshwater fishing in the near future. Simrad, a Lowrance sister company, introduced the NSSS Sport that enables anglers to drag, drop and control features through a touch screen similar to todayâs IPAD . For example, you can hold a finger on a chart where you want to create a waypoint and a menu pops up to allow you to create and name that waypoint.
The Cush It hangs on the end of any rod and pads the angler from the
blows dealt by hooksets and battles with big fish.
The Marcum Underwater viewing system gets anglers down inside the world of the fish. Each comes complete with LCD monitor, camera optics and cable, rechargeable battery with charger and a soft-sided carrying case.
This light is water resistant and easily activated by twisting the
housing. It was designed for use in harsh conditions and works well
with the heaviest gloves.
A series of depthfinders new this year from Humminbird gives anglers two ways of seeing the bottom. The precise, extremely detailed view afforded by Down Imaging works well while a boat is moving, but traditional â 2Dâ sonar is needed while youâ re stationary. Lowest in price of the five units is the Humminbird 345c DI Combo, which has GPS capability and a 3.5 inch-color display. It retails for about $380.
These useful charts give anglers suggestions about when and where to use what line and how to best pair it with its ideal line, be it braid fluorocarbon or monofilament. The sticker sheet peels off and sticks to your rod, reminding you when you spooled up and which kind of line was added.
Top of the line in the five-model DI Combo series, the 1158c retails for about $2,200, and it includes chartplotting capabilities, a 10.4-inch color display, Ethernet networking and other features. Like the others, it offers the extremely detailed Down Imaging view when the boat is moving, and it allows anglers to switch instantly to traditional sonar displays when at rest.
Necessity being the mother of invention, T.D. Bass set out to protect his tackle on his boat after losing most of it to a burglar. Bandit Buster is a patent-pending device that allows anglers to monitor their boat from as far as 2,000 feet away. As the catch phrase says, Donât give your gear away â hear when theyâre near with Bandit Buster.
This soap is blended from natural plant extracts and is 100% environmentally safe and carcinogen free. What’s more, it gets rid of foul odors that may turn fish off.
Frabill’s Power Stow handle is constructed of corrosion-free aluminum while the nylon yoke is glass-filled for durability. But what makes it different is its stowing capabilities. The net hoop folds in half while the handle slides through the yoke to produce a condensed package.
Something smells fishy and itâs you. Get rid of the odor with Wonder Bar. Run the stainless steel bar under water, and it leeches away lingering fish odors. The bar has been around several years, but new products include a folding filet knife and key ring bar. Itâs non-polluting, the bar floats and it comes with a lifetime replacement guarantee.
Itâs a 53-inch pole, and with one push, out comes a net. The Frabill Hiber-Net seriously knocks down on storage issues as the netting retracts into a 1 7/8-inch diameter aluminum tube.
This wrench makes reaching, installing and removing your drain plug easier than ever.
Gear Grabber
Keep pliers, baits, and other accessories organized with the Gear Grabber. It has a super-strong magnet to keep metallic objects in place on the bumpiest of boat rides.
Live bait loses its edge when itâs not alive, so keeping your bait perky is critical when fishing with minnows, shiners or anything else that bass love to eat. Frabill now has an affordable aerator that will hang on almost any bucket and ensure that your live bait stays that way. Two D-cell batteries will run the Econo-Aerator for 40 hours, the equivalent of five full days on the water. Frabill says that the aerator will pay for itself by keeping bait costs down and putting more fish on the line.
The Signature Series Blade Edition is the first Power-Pole available that can reach depths up to 10 feet. The new Blade is thinner and lighter than previous models, with a new pocket that holds the spike safely locked in position when the unit is not deployed.
At just over 5 inches in length and made of machine-cut aluminum, the P-Line Sparrow Hawk offers pliers and a set of tungsten carbide cutters that can handle braided lines. It comes with a nylon pouch and lanyard and retails for about $29.99.
EZ Mount II from ProControll is a universal bracket that receives any model of transom mount electric trolling motor for placement virtually anywhere on most johnboats. Made of fiberglass reinforced nylon, the bracket overlaps a bow or gunnel edge and is secured by screw clamps. Installation requires only a screwdriver.
Formulated through extensive tank testing, Hog Tonic fish scent from PowerTeam Lures contains a heavy dose of amino acids along with organic foods, not synthetic additives. The combination is said to cause bass to h old on longer. Itâs sold in spray bottles.
This keyed-alike set of locks offers protection against theft of marine electronics, replacing factory knobs. Once installed, they prevent removal of a unit and fit most major brands of marine electronics.
It takes something more than nail clippers to slice through the braided superline most anglers are using. The Snip from Boomerang Tool Co. fills that bill with an innovative, convenient design thatâs easy to hold and operate. And itâs always ready for action, if you attach The Snip to your belt with its built-in retractable nylon cord. Strong stainless steel jaws easily slice through braid (and mono and fluorocarbon line, of course), and it features a built-in LED light for seeing what youâre cutting in the dark.
Bullet Weights now offers the enhanced “feel” and small profile of tungsten as a pre-assembled Carolina rig. Available in 1/2-, 3/4- and 1-ounce sizes, the rigs include sinker, bead and ticker.
Anglers looking for a shorter, lighter, more maneuverable kayak with a pedal system may want to consider the Mirage Revolution 11, Hobie Cat’s newest entry into this category. Large front and center hatches and molded-in rod holders make it angler friendly.
