Here's
a new product from one of our
fishing friends which combines safety and convenience, this could well be a private
boaters best friend. The fellow who brought this idea to market has been on
several of our charters over the
years. He recently retired from his
long time employment and, given a
creative mind, began developing a
solution for problem he'd
encountered fishing. He saw a need
for a device to safely handle rods
and reels while on a rocking boat,
putting gear up in the rocket
launchers and taking down rigs for
use. Chances are he hit the deck
once or twice, thus motivating his
creativity... In any event, what we
have here is a handy addition to any
boat with rocket launchers.
The new Rod Gaff is a dandy idea that's finally come to
market. With this device you no longer have to struggle and strain to put
your rods and reels up on the rocket launchers of your boat. You'll find
other good uses, like passing a rig to a buddy on the bow, but really what
this thing does for you is add a great measure of safety to your boating
pleasure. The Rod Gaff works with both spinning and conventional gear, of
just about any size too. You finally have a SAFE way to place and retrieve
rods and reels from those high overhead rod holders! It keeps your feet
safely on the deck and eliminates the danger of climbing on gunwales, bait
tanks, ice chests or other unstable objects. It's simple, flexible in use,
increases safety, and you no longer need to bring along that 6'6" buddy with
long arms on your fishing trips just so you can stow your gear properly.
Check the video for a brief product
presentation.
Don't get out on a limb stowing or selecting your fishing gear from
the rocket launchers on your boat.
Darn simple to use and it's safe, sure beats hitting the deck when a
wave comes along!
Instead just cradle your rod and reel in the Rod Gaff and easily
reach your rod holders for safe handling.
page.
Accurate's NEWEST
The FURY!
Just
in time for the holidays, Accurate has
released a new series of reels destined to
change the fishing tackle industry, and the
quality of fishing gear available to anglers.
The new FURY series of reels incorporates many
lessons learned in the past 15 years by the
designers at Accurate. And, the new series is
available at an incredible value for
fishermen. Accurate reels have long been
associated with quality and performance,
though their price was above reach by most
anglers. NOW THAT's CHANGED! The new Fury
reels offer single drags rather than their
patented dual drag system. That saves some
money in manufacture. They still use a double
dog anti-reverse system, and that's reliable
and durable, long term. They've simplified
their design a bit, machining is simpler to
achieve and those savings result in a cost
that makes owning an Accurate within reach,
with performance that goes well beyond that
of, well lets just say the bike maker has been
hit with a shot over the bow. These reels are
talica killers, and they're going to put some
heat on other manufacturers as well given
their price points. Superior quality was never
so affordable.
Here's a single speed
500 size
And, the two speed
option exists as well, again 500 size
pictured.
These new reels follow the same sort of line
capacity figures as other Accurate reels of
the same size designation, and they are
certainly made for fishing braided super
lines. For the 400 size, I'd suggest a 30#
application, 40 on the 500 and 50-60# on the
600N, and for line capacities figure 300 yds
mono for each piece at the tests mentioned.
Though most folks will load on 40-50# braid
on the 400, 50-60 on the 500 and 60-80 for
the 600 series - about 300 yds and then top
off with the appropriate mono topper. In
terms of drag capability, Accurate typically
does not publish these figures. They
consider them counter productive and prone
to shall we say BS. For instance most
Japanese reel firms base their specs on an
empty spool while American firms use real
world conditions, meaning there's a full
load of line on the reels. An empty spool
provides a higher number, but it ain't
reality. In testing, we're getting 20#'s of
drag on these reels, and that's more than
consistent with the intended line tests
these reels were made to fish. Can you fish
heavier lines? Sure, but if you try to work
higher loads than intended you are not using
the product appropriately. The same can be
said of Avet, Penn and other well regarded
firms products. Pricing: 400, 500, 600
single speeds: $279, $289, $319, and for the
two speeds $379, $389, $399. That's a very
aggressive price level given the
construction of these new reels.
The "Boss Fury"
line of reels are offered in single speed in
gear ratios of 4.1 & 6.1, and 2-speed models
featuring a 3.1:1 low and 6.1:1 high for the
400 and 500 models, and 2.2:1 and 5.1 in the
600 model.
At present
in single speed form, only the high
speed 6:1 reels are available.
Toro Tamer
®
Inshore/Surf Diver Minnows
New smaller sizes
for inshore fishing!
Inshore
fishing is a blast, and it's accessible to most fishermen who
travel to the coast...or are lucky enough to live there. No boat
required to catch plenty of fish from the shore, and hitting the
harbors and bays brings even more options. Not impossible to
have those 100 fish days fishing the surf zone or watching the
tides to maximize your returns. Surf fishing is something that
does not demand a whole lot of preparation for, it gets back to
the basics of fishing, and it can be enjoyed by everyone in the
family. And, in many cases saltwater gear made for inshore
fishing also works quite well in freshwater (given corrosion and
conditions, saltwater designed gear can work in freshwater, but
it's not necessarily a great idea to use freshwater gear in the
salt...). Darn good way to spend some time by the beach,
and if you want to get more serious about...well, the returns
are there to justify the time spent - for sure!
For the past few months we've been working on additions to
our lineup for inshore anglers, and now we are quite proud to
come to market with some new lures made
for
this specific style of fishing. These new lures are all
internally weighted with a weight transfer system, all have
internal rattles to attract fish in water with less than perfect
visibility. All the new lures feature saltwater safe hooks, and
are available in both deep diver and shallow diver forms. We
have three sizes in the new Inshore/Surf lineup, 60mm, 75mm and
90mm (about 2.5", 3", 3.5"), and weight runs 6 gm, 10 gm, 16gm
(.21 oz, .35 oz., .6 oz). You won't find prettier lures on the
market, every detail is correct, and they swim predictably well.
All lures are floating divers, and they will get
bit...repeatedly.
These are very good quality, durable lures, designed to hold
up through many fish. Please do compare these to other popular
brands, and you'll see the value is quite apparent. Look at Yo-Zuri's
and Rapala's inshore lures, Lucky Craft and others. These are
well produced, lures of extraordinary value and they'll catch
fish just as well...if not better for about 50% the price of the
other guys.
ACCURATE
DPX-2 SERIES REELS!
The NEW TRIPLE DAWGS ARE HERE!
These are
the new Xtreme Series reels from the
folks that invented "big fish on small
reels."
Accurate's DPX -
Dawg Pound triple dog and pawl line of
reels are designed for the
ultimate
stopping power and reliability. For
folks pushing things to the limit, these
new reels are designed to provide you
the tools necessary to get the job done.
With these Dawg Series reels, you
benefit from unmatched reliability and
piece of mind. The reels are designed to
ALWAYS have at least one stainless
steel dog engaged, with the second and
third standing ready! Since the
introduction of Super Braided Lines,
reel manufacturers have been
continuously looking for ways to put the
same power and torque available in
larger reels into a smaller frame.
Accurate accomplished this with the
initial BX2 line of reels, which
accounted for numerous trophy fish,
including some real cows (200# plus
tuna...). The Triple Dawgs take these
accomplishments to new levels.
The Dawg Pound
series reels
have taken into consideration some of
the other current trends in
sportfishing, the
expanded use of the rail for leveraging
heavier big fish to the boat, higher
quality Braid/Spectra/Dyneema super
braided lines and higher drag loads.
These lessons from the field strongly
drove home the importance of a
"redundant" anti-reverse, with less
handle play, more positive engagement
and reliability. The strain of the
most demanding styles of fishing require
stronger gear, and that's just what
Accurate accomplished. To most reel
designers, what Accurate expects of
their gear - the manner of use, well, it
can be considered abuse. The unique
thing about Accurate's Dawgs is that
they are
made for just that sort of punishing application!
To most other manufacturers, hard
fishing might be looked
at as abuse. To an Accurate Triple Dawg, well,
it's just another day at the office.
MODEL
WEIGHT
GEAR
LOW GEAR
CAPACITY
MONO
BRAID
PRICE
400ND
22
OZ
6:1
3:1
15#
300 YDS
50#
300 YDS
$599
400D
24
6:1
3:1
20/300
50/400
$599
500ND
24
6:1
3:1
30/250
50/325
$625
500E
26
6:1
3:1
30/300
65/375
$625
600NND
27
5:1
2:1
30/300
65/350
$649
600ND
28
5:1
2:1
40/250
65/400
$649
600D
30
5:1
2:1
40/400
80/375
$649
30ND
34
5:1
2:1
50/350
80/450
$675
30D
36
5:1
2:1
50/400
100/500
$675
50D
41
5:1
2:1
60/500
100/700
$689
DPX-2 400
DPX-2 600
The folks that invented Big Fish from Small
Reels
Spooling - I hope we're not intimidating you with all the options, but
folks tend to rig up Accurate reels in several ways and we try
to accommodate all applications. We include 300 yards of Braid/Spectra
at no add ional charge along with your mono topshot (if required) -
that's the standard configuration. You can also select "solid" or
hollow core Braid/Spectra and increase your line as desired by 100
yard increments by making use of the Optional
sections below.
We are also offering Hollow
Core line, after rigorous evaluation and performance testing we're
ready to go online with the new products in 25
meter lengths, and we anticipate the full line
by mid September with 1000 meter spools becoming
available. This hollow core Gel Spun Super Braid
polyethylene line
is available in 8 and 16
strand, and will represents the best product on the market in terms of
diameter and test capability. For
our clients making wind-ons, we have
the line available in 25 meter as well as 1000 meter (1100 yards) spools
for folks filling reels. The new hollow core will be available in 40,
50, 60, 80, 100 and 130 lb. tests. We've been working with the 16 strand hollow core
40 & 50 # extensively and frankly, I believe it to be the best such product that's
ever hit the street (dock?), and it will revolutionize the way many of us rig up
our smaller reels - especially beneficial for folks running spinning
reels and baitcasters. The 16 strand is excellent, but make no mistake
about it, our 8 strand 40# is also very workable stuff but it's
application is much different. We anticipate
several other manufacturers to contradict our claims of quality, they
have a vested interest in maintaining their position in the marketplace
and high retail price.
I encourage you to be the judge and see for yourself the fact that you
can get a very good quality hollow core without paying the extremely
high price others are charging.
Here are the specs on the new
Premium Hollow Core Gel Spun Spliceable Super Braid lines:
TEST
SPECIFICATION
DIAMETER
COLOR
40
100% PE 8 Strand
0.286mm
white
40
100% PE 16 Strand
0.286mm
white
50
100% PE 16 Strand
0.331mm
white
60
100% PE 16 Strand
0.4mm
white
80
100% PE 16 Strand
0.45mm
white
100
100% PE 16 Strand
0.48mm
white
140
100% PE 16 Strand
0.64mm
white
Why hollow core? There are two
primary reasons. First, use of a hollow line results in better
packs on a reel. We gain some line capacity since the line lays
down flatter and diameter is reduced. Secondly with the hollow
core lines you have additional rigging options. You can
eliminate knots, and their resultant diameter thickness. You can
achieve near 100% line strength since use of a knot always
degrades the test at which lines will break. You can rig your
leader internally, you can more easily make use of wind-on
leaders, you can stack line of different tests and also add line
to a reel easily in the event of a cut off. Hollow Core line is
the future for most anglers fishing gear of 40# and up, and some
would argue well under that figure.
Why both an 8 and 16 strand 40#
line? Good question indeed, glad you asked! There is
duplication on this line test, but that's because the
application for the two lines will prove different. In the past
most 40# braids were simply 50# lines that didn't meet spec. You
can catch that yourself when you compare line diameters and note
that they are virtually the same from some manufacturers. In the case of our 40# it is a
unique product test and diameter. Generally when we run a
top-shot it's beneficial to have the braid at a higher test than
your leader. So, use of 40# braid backing 30# mono is
appropriate - the use of 50# instead simply wastes line
capacity. That's the reason for the 8 strand 40#. It's a bit of
an oddball test, but it's darn useful. Can you splice the 8
strand? Well, if you have a lot more patience than I, then the
answer is maybe. We don't recommend that use of the 8 strand and
strongly suggest going up to the 16 strand for all your splicing
needs. I'd say better than 60% of the time the 40x8 strand will
be terminated in a knot (bimini to albright or similar) since
that's a quick connection and you benefit from a better quality
line and better pack on your reel. But, for those who want to
make use of inline rigging options, then the 40x8 becomes a
transitional line. You should transition from the 8 to the 16
strand since it's quicker, opens up better, secures better to
what you're packing inside that line. By far, 16 strand is the
product of choice for all splicing needs. So, you can
easily run the less expensive 40# 8 strand, then stack on some
50 or 60# 16 strand for making your inline leader rig, wind-ons....
That keeps your costs down somewhat and still results in a
knotless secure connection with smooth transition. Yes, you can
simply run the 40# 16 strand from top to bottom of the spool,
and that is a better way to go - no doubt. But, you will be
spending a bit more to do so. So, there are a couple reasons for
the 40# 8 strand product in our line up. Economy being a big
one, and line capacity being another.
My preference (especially on my better
gear) is to run the 16 strand and terminate with a splice
loop (use a reverse latch needle for that) or in-line leader
(make use of a hollow threading needle or loop needle for this
connection). You can make use of pre-made wind-ons, or make your
own, often 25' plus or minus to your taste for your bait
fishing. Once you've made your loop on the hollow core 16 strand it's a quick and easy loop to loop connection
so you can run your pre-made leaders quite efficiently.
That's a stealthy way to rig things, and easy to swap out
leaders as conditions change. However, on my spinning reels, my
small two speed gear, reels used in applications for which
casting is key, I prefer to keep things as simple as possible
with no knots or loop to loop connections. On these (higher end
small size reels) I'll make use of the 40x16 with the leader rigged
internally - no step to 50 or 60 for that transition. No doubt
in-line rigging on 40, even a 40x16 takes a bit more time to
thread, but make no mistake it is very do-able and it results in
the BEST transition to your leader. (heck, I got my wife rigging
up leaders for me after less than 5 minutes of training!!!). The
use of the 40x16 from top to bottom of the spool is no doubt a
nicer way to rig than transitioning or stepping between tests,
but even with 16 strand it's a bit more time consuming for most
of us since the diameter is thin and you need to take a bit more
time preparing your leader material (sanding the rough edges).
When working with the 40# product, if you make use of the
threading needles it's sometimes not to your advantage to work with the
smallest sizes since they are so narrow that they can poke through the
weave of the line. You may find it easier to use a larger size needle
than the 20# size, for instance, and bump up to 40 or even 50# sizes. I'm mentioning the 40# a lot, because this pound test opens up
many new applications for this style of rigging. But, the points
made are the same for all your line tests, bumping up through
our 50, 60, 80, 100 and 130# line tests. As the test gets
higher, diameter increases and ease of rigging also increases.
And, as you do more rigging with hollow core lines your skills
become greater as well.
If you are looking for the proper
rigging needles, we offer these as well (Daho
Products). A couple of points to remember, use a proper
cutter for your gel spun braided lines. Some cutters compress,
like those on better quality pliers, so the line's end is
difficult to work with and open up. Better to use a proper
Spectra/Braid Scissor that cleanly slices the line, and keep
that cutter for only use with the Braid.
A very good resource
regarding PE/Dyneema/Spectra lines is Rod
Harrison's Braid & Gelspun Superlines. This text
goes over the history, development, manufacture,
and marketing of these lines and clears up some
of the confusion surrounding these Polyethylene
Gel Spun lines. We have the book available,
click here for
information.
We also produce a very handy tool for
dealing with Gel Spun PE Line (meaning Spectra®, Dyneema® and other Super Braided lines). Our Toro Tamer CharkChopper Cutter is made from Stainless Steel, mirror polished
with a treated cutting edge for durability. It's also spring loaded
for easy one handed operation. The jaws are robust, and there is a
safety latch. Also, a soft grip handle is provided for secure use
and comfort. These are a quality product you'd expect to pay $15-18
or so. We're doing a bit better than than that and ours are nicer.
2012 ICAST
AWARD WINNER - NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
The
SeaQualizer
Here's
the first of our new ICAST winning product
introductions. The SeaQualizer is a new
product, first shown at ICAST this month.
I found the booth by luck, liked the product
enough to tender an order, then noticed it was
an award winner when I checked the Best of
Show area to see who won what! Made me feel
pretty smart to have already ordered it!
For folks who are
conservation minded, and I'll argue that
fishermen are very much more concious of
conservation than most folks, we've long
worried about deep water fish who's swim
bladders have expanded. Some have used needles
to "vent" the fish, some have tired to
puncture the bladder itself in a foolish
attempt to allow the fish to
get
back to depth (but this kills the fish!). The
use of needles or other similar devices which
we also represent here, carry a big negative:
if you make an error you will kill the fish.
That's exactly what we are trying to avoid.
Well, with the SeaQualizer you now have an
easy method of safely and harmlessly releasing
a fish back to the depth needed for it's swim
bladder to deflate naturally - you can safely
release your catch!
The device uses a lip
latch to hold the fish, and then you clip the
device easily to a rod and reel. You simply
play out line, allowing the rig to slowly drop
down to depth and once it reaches the
appropriate depth the jaws open up
automatically and the fish is released! You
have three depth positions that you select for
your release point, 50, 100 or 150 feet. When
releasing a fish caught at depth, the fish
should be returned to between 1/3 and 1/2 of
the depth they were hooked, to ensure safe and
sufficient recompression. Wonderful product,
and one that should be a requirement on any
boat. Price for this device is $49.95 and that
compares very favorably with the better
quality needles - and this is an infinitely
better product.
Our
new Fish-N-Grip is the nicest of it's type on the market in our humble
opinion. The Grip is available in red and blue, and offers some
significant advantages verses others which have been on the market prior
to this point. First off, the grip is kinder to the fish. After all, one
reason for owning something like this is to practice catch and release.
That release doesn't do you much good if you've mangled up the fish's
mouth or torn up the lips! (That would be one disadvantage of the Rapala
product). Our Grip-N-Scales are also nicer in quality than any that have
been on the market for under $100, the materials are better and they
function better (that's a direct comparison to the Evolution products
which are inferior in every respect). Our handle material is made from an
excellent tacky rubber, so you have superior security when the piece is in
your hands. The Fish-N_Grips also have a zero adjustment so you can be
sure the scale feature is accurate over time given it's a spring device
(which we prefer for saltwater use verses an electronic digital scale).
Given that we are bringing these to you directly, the value is very much
stronger than any other such device.
One note, these products
have a range of measurement going up to 44 lb. They are not suitable for
weighing fish under 5 lb in my estimation. If you are most concerned about
weight of the smaller catches, then I'd recommend our 25 lb. Drag Scale
which is listed below this model.
AVET
EXW 80 THREE SPEED!
New
Arrival - They are Finally IN STOCK!
Price Includes: Toro Tamer, Izorline, Cortland &
Jerry Brown BRAID
PLUS
DRAG SCALE
Get a free Drag Scale plus
300 yards of top quality
Gel Spun Braid Spooling at no extra
charge with these innovative
reels, and topshot too!
Great
Reel - Record Breaking Drag Performance, Unbeatable Price! Avet's big gun 80 sets new standards for performance in a big game reel
of this size. Extended line capacity verses a 50 wide is the most
noticeable difference in this LARGE reel. Going after big black marlin,
or for use as a kite reel targeting huge yellowfin or bluefin tuna, this
is a reel that will inspire confidence and continue to perform for years
and years beyond your expectation. If you are doing some deepwater
swordfishing, an 80 properly rigged is a very good option for your
most serious fishing.
For 2012 Avet introduced a very interesting
innovation, a 3 speed 80 class reel! This
reel was first shown at the Fred Hall Show
in Long Beach in March, and now she's
finally on the markket. The new
reels allow shifting through all three gears
without taking your hand off the handle. You
gain the benefit of a fast high gear,
wonderful for kite use or clearing trolled
lines quickly. The mid gear is great for
fighting most fish, and the 1:1 low
provides power for the grander marlin, deep
water swordfish and cow size tuna. The new 3
speed has a reason to exist in the most
dedicated big game fisherman's arsenal.
At present a new "narrow" size is available
for the 80/3, however this size is also
going into production for the standard 2
speed version. We have the new 80/3 narrow
in our inventory (and as always you know
we're talking about a real product because
we present our own images from our own
stock...unlike some phantoms of the 'net...
The wide version of this reel will become
available in about 3 weeks according to Avet,
so allow 4 weeks before these are delivered.
Silver, black, blue and gold colored reels
well be available, and we'll probably also
commission to have some red ones produced.
But, at present you can probably expect a
delay in delivery should you order any color
other than silver (since that's what we have
in our hands). Colors other than silver,
expect a weeks delay for gold or blue, and
perhaps a bit more like 3-4 weeks for any
other color.
So, how does she
work? Well, you have three positions
on the push button shifter. You must engage each gear as
you move up or down the sequence of gear options. What I found was
that's it's easy going down in ratio, there are times you can fool it when
bumping up in gear, going from 1 to 3 for instance, that's no hardship. And,
moving through the sequence of gears is sensible as well. All in all, Avet
has produced another VERY useful innovation, and a dandy reel for those
with the most serious of big game fishing goals.
Price includes
300 yards FREE
BRAID and mono
spooling, reel skin and shipping within continental USA.
AVET Pro 80W
AVET
MODEL
INCH
/
CRANK
MAX DRAG
(w/free spin)
GEAR
RATIO
MONO
BRAID
WEIGHT
PRICE
EX80/2
Narrow
H 39" L 19"
STRIKE: 50lb. FULL: 57lb.
H 2.7:1 L 1.3:1
80lb.: 750 yds
100lb.:600 yds
130lb.: 450yds.
100lb.: 2500yds 130lb.: 1700 yds
200lb.: 1100yds.
100oz.
$699.99
EXW80/2
Wide
H 39" L 19"
STRIKE: 50lb. FULL: 57lb.
H 2.7:1 L 1.3:1
80lb.: 1000yds 100lb.: 810 yds
130lb.: 610yds.
100lb.: 3390yds 130lb.: 2320 yds
200lb.: 1560yds.
103oz.
$749.99
EX80/3 3 Speed Topless Narrow
"AKA Super Cow Special"
In Stock
H 39" L 19"
STRIKE: 50lb. FULL: 57lb.
H 3.2:1 M 2.0:1 L 1.0:1
80lb.: 750 yds
100lb.:600 yds
130lb.: 450yds.
100lb.: 2500yds 130lb.: 1700 yds
200lb.: 1100yds.
104oz.
$899.99
EXW80/3 3 Speed Wide
"AKA Grander Special"
Available 8/15
H 39" L 19"
STRIKE: 50lb. FULL: 57lb.
H 3.2:1 M 2.0:1 L 1.0:1
80lb.: 1000yds 100lb.: 810 yds
130lb.: 610yds.
100lb.: 3390yds 130lb.: 2320 yds
200lb.: 1560yds.
106oz.
$949.99
. Lever Drag
control system. . Preset Drag feature. . Dry Drag for true water resistance. . 100% precision machined aluminum. . 9 Stainless Steel sealed ball bearings and components. . Handle knob with oversized grip. . Heavy duty stainless steel harness lugs. . Proudly designed, machined and assembled in USA.
At the present
time we have the silver 3 speeds in stock.
Other colors will be a special order.
Toro Tamer® Drag
Scales New Product!
While we refer to 'em as Drag
Scales, others simply know 'em as a scale. Like other spring scales of
this type, we make use of a tell-tale so you know how high the weight was
when there's no more pressure on the scale - the marker stays at the
maximum setting. What we do differently on both our 25 lb and 50 lb scale
is to provide both weight measurements AND drag measurements for
appropriate line tests. This is the key. I'd like to say it was all my
idea, but its something we learned here through the efforts of another
companies product. However, they went out of business and with that so too
did a very useful feature. We brought that feature back - and it's what
sets this spring scale apart from others. It takes the guesswork out of
the equation for a fellow trying to set their drag properly, and quickly.
And, like our Fish-N-Grip product above, you can "zero" the scale
accurately so it's going to last even when the spring changes over time.
The scales are made from aluminum
with stainless steel. You can use the product for weighing your catch or
setting your drag. However, we made the scales with drag setting in mind.
It's a good quality product, but like anything that may be used in
saltwater, a bit of preventative maintenance will ensure it's long term
performance.
It's super easy to set your drag with this scale. There
are markings on both sides of the scale. On the right is the weight,
on the left you'll see two measures one in red, the other blue. Red
is for 25% blue for 33% and the numbers indicate the line test being
fished. So, for 30# line you'll see two optimum drag measurements
indicating the appropriate level for your line test depending upon
your preferences. Again, it is recommended that you set your drag
properly to get the most performance from your reel. Lever drag
reels are wonderful to own, but you are blowing it if you don't set
your drag properly to maximize your reels performance. This scale
helps you accomplish that better than any other on the market, and
the value is better since it's direct from us to you - without
middleman in the supply chain.
CharkBait's SOFT Tako
NEW Deep Water
Soft Bodied Octopus for Jigging and Cast/Retrieve use
Well,
here we go again with a unique lure sure to
bring joy to fishermen and fish on the deck!
We're happy to introduce our new Toro Tamer
SOFT TAKO lures just in time for the
summer season. We have these unique lures
produced in four sizes and five color
patterns. The lures are priced right, and they
will offer anglers something that fish haven't
seen much of, but something that's a tasty
treat for all species of fish, OCTOPUS!
How to fish 'em: First
thing, make use of some good scent like
Hot
Sauce, Uni-Butter, Pro Cure, Smelly Jelly. All
these things can make a difference in how long
the fish will accept an imitation bait and
they all are effective in this regard.
Consider how an octopus moves, and mimic that
action. There are times an octopus will slowly
creep along the bottom, and there are times
they are fired up and in flight moving pretty
darn quickly to get away from another
predator. So, in reality you can fish these
lures a few different ways. We experimented
fishing them as we would a knife jig
vertically and we also fished 'em as we would
a swim bait, and I have to say we got bit both
ways. If the water was cooler, we found
greater success fishing 'em slow along the
bottom, and that makes sense too. So, please
try different things, vary your presentation
and make use of a good scent or squid strip on
the lure. If you spend the time, you will be
rewarded!
The new lures are
available in some very attractive colors,
Orange, Purple Haze, DEEP Purple, White and
Chartreuse. The come in four weights, 24 gm
(.85 oz), 46 gm (1.6 oz), 85 gm (~3 oz)
and
110 gm (4 oz) weights, with lengths of 90,
110, 130 and 150 mm.
All lures feature a
double hook arrangement, with both single and
treble hooks rigged for sure hookups.
Got a quick report from one of the guys who
fished 'em the week they arrived. As you can
see, the calico bass inhaled the critter:
Its always a blast
talking to you at the shop John. Here are
those pics of my bass on the orange soft
Tako. Hopefully I will have more to send you
over this weekend. Ill be in later this week
to get some more of these awesome and unique
baits. Thanks again. -Andrew G.
Toro Tamer
Surf Explorer 270-2 NEW - the best
local surf rod built!
We've done it again folks, created the finest piece of it's type at
the best value.
The
new Toro Tamer Surf 270-2 is the best surf fishing rod on the market for
guys fishing SoCal (and a lot of other places). Here at our Huntington
Beach shop we are blessed to have two of the best surf fishermen on the
coast working with us, and their input has helped create a wonderful
tool for fishermen both here and elsewhere.
This little project has been six months in the making, but worth quite a
bit more than that. Locally guys tend to fish the surf targeting surf
perch and corbina, as well as other species. Inshore guys fish the
surfline as well as the bays, estuaries and harbors. Doing so results in
needs to cover a few line tests, so flexibility is a must. For the perch
(about the same size as a freshwater panfish) may require use of lines
down to 4# and lures like little Big Hammer curly tails (about 1 1/2"
worth of wiggle and 1/4 ounces of lead). Tossing small crankbaits is
also a technique used quite a bit, but line tests and rod actions may
increase for this use. One of the design parameters we set was to cover
both bases well, and that's exactly what we did with our new rods that
feature two tip sections to cover that range from 4-15# (and even 20).
The new rods are 2.7 meters (8.85 feet) in length, made from a quality
graphite blank, with very good quality components. We use a
spigot ferrule connection system, the right way to do things for this
test of line use. The rod guides are made for fishing Spectra or Super
Braid lines. The handle is a unique design, made from light weight and
sensitive cork - but also finished with a coating which will keep the
handle looking great for many years to come. The butt of the rod
features a hard plastic point and metal section for functional looks
allowing the butt to be stuck in the sand if need be. Even the reel seat
is an upgrade, with a golden metal trim ring which can act as a
secondary lock down for the reel seat so that you need not worry about
the reel slipping in the seat. Everything about this new rod is well
thought out, and the production quality is flat out excellent.
Taking things one more step further, the rods come in a nice cloth
bag...and a hard case rod tube to keep your rod in top shape when not in
use. This is indeed a premium rod, something that can command a price in
the $200 range. However, given that we are the producers, no distributor
or dealer margins built into the pricing, we can offer the rods for $149
and claim the best value in a dedicated light line surf fishing rod.
There is no nicer piece on the market for what we do out here in the
surf. But, note that this rod can do much more with inshore and even
freshwater applications, and it's going to fill the bill for folks well
beyond SoCal who are looking for an excellent lighter line surf casting
rig.
Mark,
I recently purchased the Surf Explorer surf rod
and had a chance to test it out Friday evening. I went to Newport
and it was pretty windy but I gave it a shot and caught 1 fish for
my efforts. Shopping at your HB store is always a great
experience. Your crew, especially John, is friendly, very helpful
and there is no pressure to buy. Thanks and Keep it up.
As is our nature, we seek to produce
our own gear and bring better values to our clients. Here's another case
in point. There are a few sources for tools that fit the needs of
fishermen, we are working with what I consider to be the best and most
innovative. They are the same source Okuma and PLine used for their
tools. Like our other CharkBait products, we're not trying to build in
distributor or dealer profit margins - we're the direct source and skip several stages of
middlemen in the supply chain. This means we can improve the quality
offered and the price folks need to pay for our products. We're very
proud to introduce Toro Tamer CharkBait tools.
Our CharkJaw
Plier is available in red and gunmetal anodized finish.
Our CharkJaw pliers are available in three
styles. We have a standard Multi-Function Cut and Grip model
which is made from aircraft quality machined aluminum. They are made
on a CNC machine for precise tolerances. The cutting jaws can deal
with braided line or mono just fine. They are made from a high
quality Tungston Carbide for long life. The Jaws are
replaceable, and we stock the parts. For the jaws on all our pliers
we use quality STAINLESS STEEL, instead of the carbon steel
which is what's used by PLine and Okuma for their products. The jaws
are replaceable. The tools are anodized for the perfect balance of
hardness, durability and appearance. All tools are spring loaded.
Unique to our Multi-Function pliers, we also have added a non-slip
rubber handle material. All pliers come with a sheath and
lanyard. Compare this to other products costing $49 and then look
more closely to our upgraded features such as the grips, and the
stainless steel jaws.
The Multi-Plier is available in both
gunmetal and red anodized finish.
Our Multi-Function Crimp, Cut, Grip and Split Ring
Tool (miltiplier) is a personal favorite of mine. This tool should be
considered an essential by any angler. It does so many things, and does
them very well. It's of the same design as our standard upgraded plier,
but uses a very innovative set of jaws that cover crimping, swaging,
split rings and provides good grip for extracting hooks or other needs.
Again, these jaws are made from Stainless Steel and the cutters are made
from Tungston Carbide, and you've got the same nice non-slip grips. This
product compares to other pliers costing $49 or more - but I doubt
you'll find the same match of function and materials from any source.
The Power Plier is available in a striking
silver and red anodized finish.
To round out our selection of pliers we
have an upgrade Power Plier. This piece is a bit more meaty, 8" in
length verses 7 to 7 1/2" and it's a bit more robust in design. The
cutting jaws are in-line for added power on this model. The
competing value of this product is darn close to $100 from other
sources.
We also produce a very handy tool for
dealing with Spectra and other Super Braided lines. Our Toro Tamer
CharkChopper Cutter is made from Stainless Steel, mirror polished
with a treated cutting edge for durability. It's also spring loaded
for easy one handed operation. The jaws are robust, and there is a
safety latch. Also, a soft grip handle is provided for secure use
and comfort. These are a quality product you'd expect to pay $15-18
or so. We're doing a bit better than than that and ours are nicer.
These are the best on the market, and the best value.
CharkBait Fighting Belts
Here's another excellent new product, a
CharkBait exclusive rod belt of superior
design. Our new rod belts are made from
aircraft quality aluminum and feature a
floating gimbal for secure comfort when
fighting a fish - no matter the angle ahead of
you, jigging, far out, or tight to the boat.
Nice design, and great comfort too, since our
fighting belts use a 4"
wide strap for added back support. The large
metal plate and soft foam pad protect the angler
from bruising during a hard battle with larger
grade fish. I used a prototype on our 4 and 8
day charters last year, and frankly loved the
new belt. It's a very nice product, and since
we're directly involved with the production
and import, the value is better than any other
retailer can achieve. If you do some
comparison shopping, you might want to compare
what we are offering to Alutecnos Dolce Vita
belt - ours is more comfortable, has a
supportive back strap, and we are offering it
for a much better value (noting that other
folks sell the Alutecnos for about $140!)
Kind
of hard to tell from the picture to the right,
with my wonderful wife displaying the belt,
but the gimbal receiver allows the rod to stay
secure whether the
rod
is pointing up or out: that's security, and
comfort.
You would expect this
belt to sell for over well over $100, not here, we're kicking
them off for $69 and there's no better value
and no better product on the market for
anywhere near that price. Given the integral
supportive belt, this product will fit anglers
with waists up to 40-42" - no more. The
receiver will handle rods with a butt diameter
of up to 1.5" no more.
Our rod belts
are available in Blue, Black, Silver, Gunsmoke and of
course our distinctive Red! And, ours come in
a nice mesh storage bag for safe keeping when
they are not being used. The bag allows for
water evaporation, as well as protection for
the rod belt. The bag and belt have our name
proudly posted, no doubt an advertising
gimmick designed to let folks know where you
got the piece. But, that's one reason the
price is so darn reasonable! Really, if you are
an average sized guy or gal, fishing tackle up
o 60#, I think you are going to love the belt.
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