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#1
Penn
New
Torque
rods & reels |
#2
Avet
Pro 30
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#3
JB Sport-fishing
New
John Baker Reels! |
#4
Accurate
Special Production
in RED! |
#5
Braid
NEW!
Sea Fox Jigs |
#6
Krocodiles
History?
LuhrJensen
Special |
#7
Strike Pro
New
Flex Series Lures |
#8
Strike Master
Bait-O-Matic
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#9
Penn
Close
Out!
Foul Weather
Gear |
#10
Braid
Spectra Tools & more
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5/11/08
Welcome to the latest edition of CharkBait's
Weekly Specials. Happy Mother's Day!
We'll add some things to our Specials just for
mom... Well, maybe not just for mom, but we're
thinking of you nonetheless.
The
weather here in SoCal is confusing these days.
Pretty cool, summer was here a couple weeks
ago, but it's been a bit nippy for the past
week or so. I think global warming is
somewhere else... Water temps and bait
conditions make some feel that a nice albacore
year may develop, we'll see...and hope! We're
set to receive some new lures next week to
spice things up. The Briad Sea Fox jigs have
done VERY well, and there is a shortage of
heavier models. We've got more arriving next
week, found more at an East Coast distributors
warehouse and grabbed 'em all up to 5 ounces.
Additionally, the heaviest 7 and 10 ounce
modes will finally arrive in the USA at the
end of the month. I heard some news regarding
a GREAT lure that's been a mainstay for many
years. The Krocodile Spoon will be
discontinued. These lures are made from brass,
their cost has exploded. The 7 ounce model
would have to carry almost a $30 price tag
given material cost increases. The owners of
Luhr Jensen, Rapala, looked long and hard at
this and decided the lure is discontinued.
That's what their factory rep told us, so we
ordered all that we could, from local
distributors AND the factory. We have 'em, in
quantity. Now is the time to jump on these
lures, they will go away. They've proven
themselves as excellent lures for a wide
variety of fish in all waters, from salmon to
wahoo and everything in between. We've got a
great deal going on Penn's foul weather gear,
super close-out prices on superior boating necessities.
Visit our
Charter page for
details about upcoming trips. We'd love to
have you join us!
We
hope to be your favorite place to grab
sportfishing gear by providing sound advice,
sharp prices and excellent service.
Thanks for visiting CharkBait!
Great Stuff,
Mark Smith
p.s. On
the personal side of things, the new baby is
doing great and getting bigger daily it seems.
Now if the critter could just sleep for more
than 3 hours at a whack at night, life'l be
even better! No complaints, wife, son and I
are having a blast with the new baby.
(Pictured Rt: Leeana, Matt, Jeff, Tom, Ross, Aret,
Mark Smith, Mark Hoffman. Missing in
action: Melissa, Brit, Max, Aaron and
the
Rube)
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While I've always shied
away from reel manufacturers rods, in this
instance I have to admit that I like what I'm
seeing. Penn's new Torque rods are very
interesting sticks. These are not pretenders,
with inflated retail prices and low costs, made
to deceive naive buyers. Penn's new Torque rods
are dandy fishing instruments of very good
construction. They've worked on 'em for almost
two years time, and the actions are VERY good
for the rod's intended purpose. These are jig
rods, made to fish the vertical drop with
knife (butterfly-style) jigs and Braid's Sea Fox
and Thumper Squids (lucanis-style). Unlike the
rods offered by another well known bicycle
company, these actually have some backbone -
while being light and sensitive. Further, they
are priced at an unbelievable $99 not 150 or
more!
 For
2008 Penn introduced a new series of rods specifically made for jigging.
These rods are of graphite construction, all feature an enlarged trigger
grip and are extremely light weight. They're made for a long day's fishing
with rod and reel in hand. The blanks are made in China, and while this
source certainly isn't up to Seeker or Calstar standards, Penn has indeed
secured a darn good rod that's well made with high quality components and
Penn's legendary warranty policy of customer satisfaction. Unlike some
manufacturers, not to name names but I think their initials are shimano,
Penn passes along manufacturing savings in the form of realistic prices.
The rods are VERY well priced at $99! And, their actions are
right-on-the-money in terms of what's needed to set a hook and lift a fish
- again, unlike the other not-so-nameless manufacturer.
 Action:
these rods are stout, quite a departure from some of the "noodle-sticks"
offered by that nameless manufacturer previously mentioned for use
in a similar style of fishing. They have some serious backbone and lift.
You'll immediately notice that when you pull on the rod, they can put a
hurt on a fish and pull a grouper from it's hole. The rods feature a
triangular shaped grip which you'll find very comfortable in your hands,
and coupled with the light weight of the rods you'll end up enjoying
having 'em in your hands.
Penn Torque Reels
New 300LD & 100!
 The
Torque is a ground breaking new reel from Penn, and it's garnered much
publicity by virtue of it's unique design and incredible cranking
power. The two newest models are the 300LD - lever drag and the
smaller 100 which features a cast control. The full compliment of
Torque reels are now available!
What makes this reel different? All star drag
reels have pretty much followed a 1930's patented reel design made by
Penn. The Torque is a whole new direction. The Torque series of reels
incorporate an integrated side plate (ISP) that serves as the basis
for their design. The side plate integrates the components into one
rigid assembly. As a result the reels can achieve super-high drag
capabilities with fewer parts and greater strength and tighter
tolerances than a traditional reel. When the drag is increased the
side plate absorbs the load, without any binding or alignment
problems. Gears, pinions and handle maintain perfect alignment no
matter how heavy the load! That's just part of the reason for the buzz
this reel is generating. It's powerful, with a gear that dwarfs the
offshore manufactured "competition" in terms of size, strength and power. The reel
has a 6.3:1 retrieve rate, AND it's powerful when it comes to cranking
in a fish. This is a reel that's made for Spectra, it was designed
with the capabilities of the "super" lines in mind. It's "over-built,"
for good reason. The Penn design team knew it would be fished hard, so
they built the Torque with hard use in mind.
The
Torque is not a super light plastic fantastic reel. When you feel it
you'll understand what I'm saying. It's meaty, heavy, strong, and
superbly machined and anodized. The Torque is revolutionary in terms
of design, evolutionary in terms of performance, and old school when
it comes to fit and finish and quality. These are single speed
Internationals, with all the modern upgrades and innovations you'd
expect to see from America's premier manufacturer of quality reels.
Like all Internationals, these are American made to the highest
standards.
 Penn
just released their newest Torque, the 300LD. This innovative design
will be something the marlin guys drool after. Powerful and precise,
these are the characteristics that come to mind when you first put
your hands on the reel. It is a unique design for a leverdrag reel,
and it offers very good freespool performance, usefull for tossing a
live bait to a turned on marlin. Unlike most leverdrags, the 300LD
uses a traditional drag stack. Instead of a large single disc, Penn
uses a new patented (Versa-Drag) featuring a large diameter, STACKED
multi- drag
cartridge incorporating five active drag surfaces for an incredibly
wide and smooth drag range with minimal force exerted on the reel.
There's no lateral load on the bearings or handle with this unique
design. Further, you have a GREAT range of smooth drag available, from
4#'s all the way up to 32#'s!!! Add to that the fact that the drag
totally disengages at the freespool setting, for better casting
qualities. Yes, this is an expensive reel, but it's also innovative,
well built, and incorporates Penn's best design work without the
accounting guys controlling the engineers and machinists. It's one
fine reel and will appeal to those looking for a rugged, strong,
refined reel that's made without compromise.
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Model |
Capacity
Mono (yds) |
Capacity
Spectra |
Bearings |
Max
Drag |
Gear Ratio |
Line Retrieve
per Crank (") |
Weight
in ounces |
| 100 |
400 @ 15# |
550 @ 30# |
5 BB/1RB |
25# |
6.2:1 |
35 |
23 |
| 200 |
400 @ 20# |
450 @ 50# |
5 BB/1RB |
32# |
6.3:1 |
41 |
27 |
| 300 |
360 @ 30# |
360 @ 80# |
5 BB/1RB |
32# |
6.3:1 |
48 |
33 |
| 300LD |
360 @ 30# |
360 @ 80# |
5 BB/1RB |
32# |
6.3:1 |
48 |
33 |
Price includes FREE mono
spooling, Spectra, reel skin and shipping within USA.
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Avet Pro 30
 The
Avet 30 Narrow and Wide represents an upgrade of the
very popular and much respected EX 4/0. The new 30 offers several enhancements which are based
upon the Pro 50. There are some small differences, some operational
changes, and some significant improvements. Let's go over what has
changed first. The new model uses a more traditional (and loud)
clicker. It does not self-disengage. The new model's lever requires
you to push a button before you can ease it into the full position
from strike. The weight is just a tad bid lighter than the older
model. The most significant improvement advances a very impressive
drag performance. The new model will provide OVER 35#'s of drag while
maintaining very impressive freespool performance (the older model
does 20#'s at strike w/freespool). That's right 35#'s of drag! It will
button down at full to 40#'s! This is one serious reel, for serious
fishermen. It's a more refined piece, both in terms of feel and
finish. Like all Avet reels, this leverdrag will spin, without
expensive after-market enhancement. The reel features six shielded
bearings. Maintenance is easy, reliability is superior, quality of
manufacture very high in terms of the machining and ultimate
performance.
Given the strength and
drag capability, we've had some folks opt to run these as heavy 80#
rail pieces instead of 60# trollers. Certainly they'll excel at any
application that makes maximum use of their freespool and braking
power.
Price includes FREE mono
spooling, reel skin and shipping within USA.
PLUS we'll toss in something extra that we can't mention in
specific terms. We'll send you a very worthwhile and useful gift along
with your reel, geared for either sharking, chasing tuna or marlin -
your choice.
In
Stock, and ready for immediate
FREE USA
shipping!
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Two Year Performance
Guarantee,
Free Annual Service & Free Upgrades for TWO YEARS.
 We've
been quietly waiting on these reels to be produced. Finally the
patents are completed, and the reels are done. They've been tested, fished, perfected. We even had one on
our recent Red Rooster charter. The time is right to offer John
Baker's reels to our clients.
Here's why we're so darn
excited. These are truly custom designed fishing reels made to be
fished hard. John's earned his credentials from the standpoint of
machining and high performance reel design over the past four years.
The new JB Sportfishing Reels incorporate everything John's learned.
First off, the reels have an understated beauty, they are smooth and
subtle in their cosmetics. They are robust in terms of construction.
They are mid-size to small in size and BIG in terms of capability.
Look at them as a 30 in terms of construction, packaged in the body of
a low profile 3/0! Their performance in the drag department is more
like a 50!
The shifting mechanism is
very interesting. It's a toggle switch knob, you twist to change gear.
You'll get used to using it quickly, it's reliable and user friendly.
They spin, they spin like tops, the have superior freespool for great
casting performance, and high capability drag performance.
There are three sizes, a 4, 6
and 12. For those who remember the old Penn International 6, you know
what a nice comfortable size reel it was to fish. Well, what if it had
(how do I say this nicely) balls, big balls. John's reel has
substance. With the inherent strength of the design we will no doubt
see these reels fished up to 80#'s. A lot of guys fish 'em at 60#. At that range there's plenty of line capacity, plenty of
drag potential, and with their compact size they'll feel right in your
hands. They are meaty, they are confidence inspiring as you'll no
doubt understand when you turn the handle on one and feel it work.
And, they are compact and comfortable to fish.
Here are the particulars:
-Patent pending toggle switch
for high to low gear
-Gear Ratios - 5:1 high and 2:1 low
-Double disc drag system capable of 40#'s of pressure @ full!
-Grade 5 Stainless Shielded SAPPORO Japanese Bearings (not Chinese...)
-Heat treated stainless steel gears, cam and pinion shaft
-14 Point Double Dog anti-reverse, it's the size of a 50!
-Proprietary Carbon Fiber U.S. made drag washers for smoothness and
heat dissipation
-6061-T6 aluminum construction on frame, spool, sideplate and clamp
-All exterior components are hand polished, both stainless and
almuminum
-Lever drag control with finite notches on sideplate to eliminate
lever arm movement from boat vibration
-Big Game style clicker
-Precision ground stainless steel friction plate with minimum 32
Rockwell hardness for high loads and consistenly smooth drag
performance at all ranges
-Easy 5 screw takedown for maintenance
-Proudly designed, manufactured and assembled in the U.S.A.
The reels come in an etched
"clear pine" wooden box manufactured at Baker's factory. The reels are
individually serial numbered. The 4 and 6 do not use lugs, the 12 will
arrive with harness lugs (and plugs) so it will differ slightly from
the picture below (the reel with line is the 12). The line capacity
figures below are all made using 80# Spectra leaving room for a small
25' topshot.
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Model |
Weight |
Capacity w/80# |
Price |
| JB 4 |
30 ounces |
350 yds hollow
Spectra |
$439 |
| JB 6 |
33 ounces |
450 yds
hollow Spectra |
$459 |
| JB 12 |
36 ounces |
550 yds
hollow Spectra |
$479 |
The reels are attractively priced, quite competitive in
terms of features and construction.
Whether for vertical jigging or tuna at the rail,
if you are taming tougher fish JB's new reels make a lot of fishing sense.
Add to that, they also represent a bit of a collector's value as a first
production.
The reels come with free shipping, free reel
cover, and we'll toss in free mono rigging, too.
Spectra will carry a cost. Please make your
selections below.
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Accurate CharkBait
Special
Edition!
 Accurate
finally fulfilled our wishes! We've been bugging them to make reels
for us in our candy apple red. They've been busy, even though we
bellied-up-to-the-bar and handed them a HUGE order (that's the only
way they can do custom stuff). It took several months to get
the first batch, and they sold out quickly - especially the two
speeds and spinners! We placed our
 second
order and these too sold out quickly. Now we're
in a backorder situation, but relief coming
shortly.
A few weeks ago we placed another order and
those reels will be received within within three
weeks. So, now's the time to place your order to
ensure that you won't be waiting for months for
delivery of something that's quite special.
We had Accurate build all our reels with their
cast control feature, and new ball style handle. They are flat our
gorgeous, they got the color RIGHT and with this generation of
reels, they are some of the best that have ever been built, truly
state of the art. The new 2 speed Boss series reels have proven
themselves terrific fishing instruments, arguable the finest and
most versatile reels built.
We have a limited inventory at present, more are being built right
now.
Order now to ensure delivery.
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