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Thumb Dinger
Spectra Burn
Prevention!
 Here's
a strange new product that just might find a home with some of our
clients. Slicing through a finger, or getting spectra burn while
leveling line on a conventional reel is not uncommon. Some guys use
Izor's Flex Wrap, some use a glove, some take their chances... But, for
I think this little device might be something well worth considering.
It's a one-finger-glove, just covering up to the first joint with a
small leather cap. The product is MADE in the USA, designed by
fishermen, works on either the left or right hand, and available in
three sizes. The large size will work for most of us, the small for
women and kids, the extra large for guys with major league mitts.
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Smitty's Day Belts
and
Extra Large Big Game Belt
 The
Smitty's Belt is hand crafted from the finest
materials. Due to the outstanding quality and
the durability of the Smitty's Belt, it will
last through many seasons of grueling
punishment! It may even be the last belt you may
ever have to buy!
The 1/8"
aluminum plate is covered with a polyurethane
powder coat, which has the highest rating
against UV sun rays.
The
center insert is made of polyurethane and is
virtually indestructible. It is the same
material modern skate board wheels are made
from. The center should last a lifetime!
 The
padded backing is closed cell neoprene to give
you the ability to fight large fish with comfort
as well as control.
Even
with the heavy duty construction and materials,
the Smitty's Belt is so light, it actually
floats!
The
Smitty Day Belt is very suitable for tackle from
40-60#. it measures 11"x7" and is designed for
striped marlin, sailfish, large tarpon, wahoo
and king mackerel, and it does good duty for
most trips from 1-3 day range. This is a light
weight but strongly made aluminum belt. It
can be used with or without a gimbal pin, has a
quick pin release and also comes in a wide
variety of colors. The Day Belt comes with
a webbing belt. Colors available:
candyapple red, electric blue, gloss black and
regal purple.
Long Range Series
 Smitty's
new Long Range Series belt
The LRS is
larger than the very popular Smitty's Large Day
Belt, and can be worn with or without a harness.
It was created for the angler that wanted a
light weight belt that is large enough to
disperse the pressure while wearing it with a
harness but could still do the job for those who
do not want to wear a harness. It comes
with a 2" webbed belt for those times you are
not wearing a harness.
The plate measures 14 1/2" by 10" providing good
distribution of pressure. The Long Range
belt is suitable for 4-10 day long range baja
bound trips.
Colors:
Blue and Black 16"x10"
Smitty's Special Rod Belt
Another new gimbaled hand crafted rod belt has
passed the test with flying colors as an
outstanding and durable "Smitty" fighting belt.
This large gimbal plate is designed with a new
contoured shape to spread the pressure equally
over the thighs and help the rod belt remain
centered while the fisherman is moving around
the deck. The padded backing gives you the
ability to fight large fish with comfort.
THIS
IS THE PLATE TO HAVE FOR EXTENDED LONG RANGE
TRIPS!
For those
who like to run sustained drag pressure over 40
pounds, we will add extra bracing which will
stiffen up the plate while continuing to provide
comfort and support.
Colors:
Blue and Black
Extra Large Special is approximately 19 3/4"
across and 10" tall
Large Special is 17 3/4" x 10"
Smitty's Spyder Harness
New
light-weight design can be worn comfortably all
day!
A fraction
of the weight of traditional harnesses!
New
ergonomic design removes ALL pressure off of the
lower back!
Featuring
solid brass and Stainless steel hardware; this
harness can handle any fish with ease.
Available
in sizes for men as well as women!
Like all of Smitty's products, these harnesses
are hand crafted from the best materials and
designed to exceed even the highest standards!
When partnered with one of the Smitty's fighting
plates, the angler has a combination that
provides all day comfort as well added support
to land almost any fish!
SPYDER
HARNESS REDUCES FATIGUE AS IT ALLOWS THE
ANGLER'S BODY WEIGHT TO DO ALL THE WORK WHILE
POSITIONING THE ROD FOR OPTIMUM POWER LIFTING.
COMPLETE
WITH SOLID BRASS SNAPS TO CONNECT TO THE ROD
BELT AND STAINLESS STEEL QUICK RELEASE HOOKS TO
SECURE THE REEL WHILE PROVIDING A QUICK RELEASE
FROM THE SYSTEM IF NEEDED.
CAN USE
WITH TACKLE UP TO AND ABOVE 135LB
If you'd like some information regarding
fitting the harnesses please click on this
link
to view a brief video.
NEW - Smitty has
introduced a new belt variant that's perfect for
a lot of guys, and is quickly becoming a
deckhand's best friend. For tuna in the
50# range it's dandy, for tackle up to 40-50#
you'll be right on target. Made from a heavy
neoprene, this belt is designed for the angler
or deckhand that is very active, but still wants
a little extra protection. This belt works great
for the fly-fisherman as well!
 Comes with a buckle
belt and can be worn on the spyder harness as
well. Please click on the
video above to see the
new belt, described and shown near the end.
Another useful series of
products from Smitty are their safety ropes.
Whether for securing your trolling reels or
tethering a teaser, these useful straps can be
an essential. Their Teaser tethers are
perfect for use with spreader bars, or any
teaser rig that does not require a fishing reel.
AFTCO ROD BELTS AND HARNESSES
AFTCO offers a couple interesting
products (perhaps in part based upon Smitty's popular designs). These
are well made for long range and private yacht use, with very good
construction, quality components and long term use.
 The
Clarion Fighting Belt is geared to 80# to unlimited tackle use. The
super-thick, closed-cell EVA foam back pad is engineered to maximize
both comfort and leverage. When the belt is positioned relatively low
across the thighs, the load is distributed evenly for maximum pull when
fighting a big fish stand-up style. The foam bak pad is co-molded to a
gold anodized stamped aluminum front plate. They're super durable and
feature posts at each side to accept Quick Clips which snap the belt
straps for optional drop straps in place. The molded glass-filled nylon
gimbal pocket is engineered to quickly guide rod butts into an optimum
fish-fighting position. The gimbal pockets stainless steel pin is
designed to be adjustable for horizontal or vertical orientation. It's a
perfect match for AFTCO's MaxForce harness. It measures 19 inches wide
by 13 inches high. And, to top things off, if it falls over it even
floats!
The Socorro Fighting Belt is designed for
50-80# tackle applications. It features the same features and materials
as the Clarion, for stand-up style fishing of moderate line tests. You
can also use this smaller belt with the Maxforce harness.
 Harnesses:
The MaxFforce no doubt was based in part on the Smitty Spyder harness.
However, there are some differences in terms of additional padding.
 Use
the Maxforce with heavier gear, 60# up. The
MaxForce use of lumbar and sit-in pads distributes the load below the
hips, allowing the body to use maximum pulling leverage with good
comfort under heavy drag loads.
AFTCO also makes a very nice
shoulder harness for use with lighter lines in the up to 50# class. The
lycra polyester covered bio-foam shoulder and back-band padding allows
the load to comfortably be carried across the back of the angler and
allows the load to be carried by the shoulders and upper body rather
than arms alone. The Maxforce bucket harness allows you to use your legs
and butt for leverage, the shoulder harness puts that load on the
shoulders and back. One size fits all with these products.
NEW
Open Water Fighting Belt
 Here's a new rod belt from
Open Water. Nice piece, with a thick 1" pad for excellent
comfort. The gimble pin can be easily removed for very good
versatility, and extra control when needed. The belt features a
machined aluminum anodized plate,
with triple layer EVA cushion. It
has an adjustable quick release buckle system and the strap is
adjustable from 30-52 inches, so most folks will find a
comfortable fit.
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Braid
Products
  Manta Belt #30101 - The Manta Belt is very versatile and rugged, and can
save you a lot of wear and tear fighting a big fish. It features a unique contoured
back, and a non-slip rubber padding on the back surface. Braid supplies the belt
with or without the gimbal pin. My suggestion is to get the one with the gimbal -
you can always take the bolt out, but it's something you want to have - especially as you
move up in line class. This version of the Manta is designed to be comfortable
whether the angler is seated or standing. Velcro waistband adjusts for almost any
girth. Match this belt with the 30700 Marlin harness (shown at
right).
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You certainly do not
have to purchase the harness to enjoy owning and using this belt, most of the time I
probably don't use my harness when I'm using this product myself. But, there are
times when having a full "system" approach makes an awful lot of sense. I
purchased the 30700 harness to go along with my own Manta, it's been a good
purchase. I've used mine for everything from tuna, sharks and even rockfish.
Fishing from my own boat, dropping a gangion with 10 lures and a 5 lb. weight down 1200
feet, can be a lot of work. Using the belt and harness really makes the job more
efficient. So, I guess I've had double duty from mine, seeing service both in
the winter time and summer seasons.
  Pro-Manta #30200 - You can handle up to
30 lbs. of drag pressure with this belt, Braids most popular model. This version of
the Manta displaces more force to your legs and thighs. It is only available with gimbal pin (which can easily be removed). Top quality components are used
throughout, as you'd expect from Dennis Braid. This belt is a good match with the 30500
(shown at right) or 30700 harnesses (shown above).
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Stand-Up Fishing Systems - the products below use a
combination belt/harness system designed to be used together, displacing the forces
associated with fighting big fish to areas of our anatomy that can handle higher loads.
That means, these systems use your legs to help you gain leverage in fighting a
fish - a big fish.
 Tuna
Belt #30300 - You can apply up to 40 pounds of drag pressure with this gear,
fishing 50-80 lb. tackle quite nicely. The receiver accepts any rod butt or
gimbal. The wide one piece pad spread out the forces of
fighting a big fish.
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  Brute Buster Belt #30900 - This is the belt to go
with if you are using 50-100 class gear. This belt is very comfortable, and like the
other belts listed, is awfully durable as well. The belt is adjustable from 26-56
inches. It's designed to be worn low, across the upper thighs for increased
leverage. The gimbal belt is backed by air filled foam, and has a non-skid
surface. Use this belt with the #30950 harness (right).
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  Power Play Rod Belt #30350 - This is for the guy with
big ambitions...the fellow who's spent a chunk of time in the gym in preparation for
fighting the big ones. This belt is designed for the stand-up angler who fishes
80-130 lb. tackle! The Power Play gives great back support, and is designed to use
the "bucket system" harness. Use this belt with the #30800
harness.
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Accessories
Drop Straps (2 Pk) - for lowering
the rod pad a few inches for better leverage
Order This Item! @ $19.95
SUMO TACKLE
 Sumo Tackle's
Ninja Belt is a very good design. It's also the best value on the market in terms of
a quality medium tackle belt. The aluminum belt features excellent padding, I mean
excellent. The bright finish of the blue or gold aluminum is great looking and
tough. The gimbal will accommodate all rods with gimbals or not, unlike at least one very popular
competitor's similarly sized piece. The Ninja will impress you, I'm sure of
that. It's a great belt, very comfortable in use, and excellent long term
durability.
Ninja Belt @ $49.95
Ninja Belt - Full Size @ $149.95
-Suitable for 80-100# tackle use
New contoured Sumo Full Size Belt.
Izorline
Products
Izorline makes a wide range of products. Their
belt and harness selection is quite broad. I picked several of their best sellers to
stock in inventory, and will be adding some of their more expensive models soon. All
models listed offer very good strength and durability. They are quite comfortable,
and will perform well for years to come. While Izorline offers several belts made
from leather, I am only stocking the artificial leather rod butt rests. The
artificial product will last longer and put up with more abuse. If you must have the
leather, please contact me for availability.
IZORLINE ACCESSORIES: Straps, and Such
 Izorline keeps
coming out with useful products. They make strap and harness systems that are
obviously
designed by fellow fishermen. Their tools are some of the most
practical on the market for
our application. And, their gloves are one of the niftiest items I've seen in a long time.
The three straps listed below serve some essential purposes. To help you keep your rods
together, safe, and easy for transport to and from the boat, the Rod Sling holds your
rods, securely attached with velcro straps, with a sling to use over your shoulder while
carrying. Next, Izorline's Rail Strap attaches to your reel, and helps keep your valuable
rod from taking a dip. This is an essential item to use on all trolling rods, especially
if you are working the water alone. The last item offered is another dandy tool,
Izorline's Reel Shoulder Strap. This item clips on your reel, allowing security and aided
fish fighting. You can still work your rod, cast, and have extra pull when fighting a big
fish. It's also a good security tool, while lazily working a bait, never being sure when
the big dawg will come up and take you for a turn around the boat. Rod Carrier System (sling several rods over your shoulder, great for
transporting gear to the boat)
BUY! @ $12.95- This is a must-have item if you ride the
party boats, or carry several rods and reels to and from your boat. It's a winner.
BUY! Rail Strap (reel security at the
rail) @ $9.95
BUY! Rod & Reel Sling -
(shoulder strap system) @ $19.95
Izorlines Flexx Rap and Rod Straps
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 The
folks at Izorline sure know what fishermen need....
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Flexx-Rap, Izorlines finger
protection wrap, is a very useful product. Like their gloves, these help protect an
angler from the common cuts associated with lipping a bass, leveling line, line cuts and
blisters. The material improves your grip, is waterproof and hypoallergenic.
Each roll is 1" wide and 5 yards long, enough to last a good long time.
Please check our
Accessories page for a wide
selection of fighting gloves.
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