#9
Strike Pro
Super Poppers Excellent Quality & Priced
Right!
#10
CharkBait
Daisy Chains Great Price and
Quality!
08/29/2010 -
Thank you for visiting our Weekly
Specials. This
week we'll continue with some of superior
buys, and we're showing off some new gear,
too. It's a bit of an eclectic mix, jigging
and surface tuna and marlin gear this week.
This week, several of the reels showcased
are Hi Speed models geared for jigging. As
well, the new JB mulit-colored Spectra was
designed with that purpose in mind. Jerry Brown's new
Indicator multi colored Spectra line, is
EXCELLENT for folks engaged in jigging and
bottom fishing. We are in the process of
production of some lures for this style of
fishing, so stay tuned next week for the
introduction of one of the new pieces, with
more to follow. Our great buy on Pakula
lures continues, and we're also offering up
our favorite Zuker tuna lures. New Mustad
hooks, super poppers from Strike Pro, our
own Daisy Chains, you'll see many things
geared for tuna, and there's a reason for
that. For folks fishing out of San Diego, it
looks like the yellowfin are finally
arriving, so timing is good for some better
fishing. About time, but I also have to say
usually the early fall offers our best
fishing, and that's exactly how things are
shaping up. Lots of other
good reasons to check out the Weekly
Specials, and more reasons to spend time
with CharkBait as you dig through the
website. As always, thank you for
visiting CharkBait, and we hope you found the
time worthwhile.
I'll be back
from Crimea by the end of this week, back in
the office Monday 8/8.
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on our Weekly Specials selections.
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(free shipping on standard sized orders
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when we work up your final invoice and email that back to
you Monday through Friday.
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
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Okuma Cedros LD
Hi Speed Lever
Drags!
Free Spectra Spooling and Premium Pliers!
TAX FREE!
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on this item.
Out of state clients never pay CA Sales tax.
New Dual Force Drag Reels
Here's another one of Okuma's new
reels.
The new Cedros is a high speed 6.2:1 lever drag. It's robust
in design, very, very strongly put together and like the
Makaira and Cedros two speeds, incorporates all the hard
lessons and benefits of listening to the right folks from a
design standpoint. It's made from 6061-T6 Machined aluminum
frame with forged side plates. The new reels have a 17-4
grade precision helical cut stainless steel gears. All reels
in this series feature single speed, high speed gearing
systems. The spool is Type III hard anodized for maximum
corrosion resistance (a good thing when running Spectra, and
leaving it on for years). It also has features Okumas CRC -
corrosion resistant coating process. The reels uses their
Carbonite Dual Force drag system and Cal's universal drag
grease (with 27-37#'s of drag measured at strike WITH
FREESPOOL performance and a
max of 34-55#'s). The Cedros
also uses a custom designed thrust bearing (like the
Makaira) to alleviate side load on heavy drag settings.
You've also got 4 ABEC 5 Sapporo stainless steel rubber
sealed ball bearings to maker her spin! There's a double dog
proprietary silent anti-reverse system (not a one way
bearing), with a ratcheting drag lever and drag cam for
precise drag settings.
For jigging and live baiting you'll
appreciate the ergonomic grip handle
knob.
There's also a
heavy duty stainless steel ratcheting clicker system on the CLD 20. The CLD 10 and 15 use a low profile clicker system
with stainless wishbone design. For long lived performance
under load the reels also feature heavy duty precision
stainless steel drive and spool shafts. They all share a
type II blue anodized frame, sideplates, drag lever and
handle providing a long lived good looking appearance, in
the face of the harsh reality of saltwater use. All models
have lugs or plugs, so you can use 'em with a harness or
rail strap, or keep 'em smooth on top. There are special
screw ports around the sidep plate, like the Makaira reels,
to reduce water/corrosion buildup. The Cedros reels are very
well built, and Okuma backs that up with a FIVE year
warranty.
All models in stock, including the little 10 pictured
above.
Opinion: Very strong reel.
It's not a two speed, but a two speed may not always be
appropriate or necessary. The reel is no light weight champ,
it's built strongly and ruggedly. For a person doing some
deep water work, jigging, baiting big fish, this series of
reels will prove very welcome. For the kingfish guys, these
reels will be great pieces to work with, same for wahoo
fishing and for bottom fishing, they'll be great. I don't
know of another high speed leverdrag reel that can pull this
sort of drag, and do so as smoothly and aggressively. I
never thought I'd be saying such good things about Okuma,
but they turned me around with the Cavalla two speeds and
the Makaira reels. They are listening to the right folks.
They've always had the spinners down, but now, their
conventional reels stand strong. They are not trying to be
the cheapest product on the market, they're trying to be the
best. This piece fills a very important niche in the
saltwater market that's not been addressed by other
manufacturers. It won't be for everyone, but for some the
Cedros leverdrags will be most welcomed indeed.
MODEL
GEAR RATIO
BEARINGS
WEIGHT
LINE RETRIEVE
MONO CAPACITY
SPECTRA CAPACITY
MAX DRAG AT STRIKE W/FREESPOOL
MAX DRAG AT FULL
CLD10S
6.2:1
4BB+1TB
24.6 OZ
42.5"
380/20#
~400/50#
27 LBS
34
CLD15S
6.2:1
4BB+1TB
25.8 OZ
42.5"
310/30#
~500/65#
27 LBS
34
CLD20S
6.2:1
4BB+1TB
44.5 OZ
62.2"
530/40#
~600/100#
37 LBS
55
CLD 20
FREE SHIPPING, FREE
SPECTRA
SPOOLING, FREE REEL COVER and PLIERS!
TAX FREE!
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on this item.
Out of state clients never pay CA Sales tax.
Here's the first of Daiwa's NEW
Product Introductions for the 2010 fishing season, the
Saltist LD Hyper Speed lever drag. The new reels feature a
blazing fast 7.3:1 gear ratio, exactly what may be required
to trigger an aggressive jig strike from fast moving
predatory fish. Folks targeting wahoo, kings in the Gulf or
breezing yellowtail off California will certainly appreciate
what these powerful speedsters can accomplished. For folks
working deepwater jigs, the added retrieve speed will
especially come in handy for those times when you need some
speed to get bit, and also for those times when you've
failed to get bit and it's time to bring the line back in
for another shot at the fish. Like the other lever drag
reels in the new Saltist line up, you get up to eight CRBB
corrosion resistant ball bearings, precision helical cut
stainless steel gears. Turnament quality carbon drags,
offset power handle, round speed knob, all aluminum frame
and left sideplate made from one solid piece of metal. These
reels are anodized, not painted. They also have a dual
infinite anti-reverse, and a machined aluminum spool. Lots
of quality in the production, lots of innovative creativity
in the design add up to a series of reels destined to many,
many years of pleasurable fishing.
Please note, we don't use the
"canned" images supplied by the manufacturer, we actually have the reels
in stock, and that's what we shoot. The model 40 pictured is Daiwa's
prototype, that one we had to borrow for the image since it's not
available yet. But the 20 and 30 are in our inventory...now!
Model
Bearings
Gear Ratio
Retrieve/Turn
Weight
Capacity Spectra
Mono
Drag Strike/Full
Price
Available?
STTLD20HSH
8
CRBB, 1RB
7.3:1
42.4"
13.8
OZ
30#/300YDS
15#/320YDS
13.2/22.0
$239
in
stock
STTLD30HSH
8
CRBB, 1RB
7.3:1
40.3"
14.5
OZ
50#/280YDS
20#/295YDS
13.2/22.0
$249
in
stock
STTLD35HSH
8
CRBB, 1RB
7.1:1
52.6"
21.3
OZ
50#/360YDS
25#/240YDS
17.6/26.4
$279
Should be arriving in the next week...
STTLD40HSH
8
CRBB, 1RB
7.1:1
52.6"
21.0
OZ
65#/340YDS
30#/270YDS
17.6/26.4
$289
Should be arriving in the next week...
STTLD50HSH
8
CRBB, 1RB
7.1:1
52.6"
21.7
OZ
65#/500YDS
40#/310YDS
17.6/26.4
$299
Should be arriving in the next week...
At present we have the STTLD20HSH and 30HSH in our
inventory.
The larger size 35, 40 and 50 sizes will become available in July.
(the 35 is like a 30T in the older Saltist series)
Penn International
Torque Reels
Special
Purchase Opportunity!
TAX FREE!
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on this item.
Out of state clients never pay CA Sales tax.
Penn's
International series reels have a well deserved reputation for their
fit, finish and fishing capability. International two speeds are some
of the finest trolling reels ever made, and they do well at the rail
as well, the the Torque series of single speeds are superb reels to
own. Penn has been doing a lot of upgrading over the past several
years, and their reels have their best drag performance ever, over a
wide range of settings. Whether long range fishing or off the back of
your own boat, they are quality products well worth owning. Without
doubt, the finish on these reels is the best in the business, and
their long term performance is unmatched - as is their long term
ownership since Penn's always offered better parts support than any
other manufacturer on the market. Heck, I can still get parts for my
Penn reels that I've owned since the '60's and 70's - you can't say
that about any offshore producer of fishing gear...and bicycles.
A
couple of years ago Penn introduced their Torque series of star and
(more recently introduced) lever drag reels. These reels incorporate a
unique patented integrated sideplate design that can handle more load,
more pressure and more serious fishing than any reel of their size.
They are not light weight champs, but they are some of the strongest
and most potent performing reels ever designed. The Torque reels lack
the two speed option, a feature that's gained a lot of favor the past
couple years. But while they lack that option they are indeed stronger
and capable of more drag and robust fish pulling power than most any
other reel on the market.
TAX FREE!
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on this item.
Out of state clients never pay CA Sales tax.
Each year we do a major stocking order
with Newell. Keeps 'em busy for about a month's time, making
up gear for us to provide clients during the Fred Hall Show
and well beyond. This year our negotiating position was
pretty darn strong, we really loaded up, all the models, all
colors, all gear ratios... In support of the show, I always
try to get something special to offer folks. Well, Newell
came through again, in spades. We made an excellent buy on
the 440's and 631's in both gear ratios: 5:1 and 3.6:1 on
the 440 and 4.2:1 and 3.1:1 on the 631's. The 440 fishes
30-40# very well, and is a great reel for fishing off a
panga in Baja. The 631 features a whopping 45# drag system.
For someone going after tuna or seeking a light weight reel
for bottom fishing, a strong argument can be made in favor
of owning a 631. And, we'll make it even easier to talk
yourself into one of these fine reels by making the bite of
purchase a little easier, too.
Jerry Brown
(no, not the old
CA Gov...)
New Line One Line
Counter
Spectra
TAX FREE! We'll cover the CA Sales tax for in-state residents
on this item.
Out of state clients never pay CA Sales tax.
Jerry Brown, the most innovative producer of Spectra
geared for saltwater anglers has a new product. He's now come out
with an "indicator" series. The new line is color coded, each 10
yards is a different color, 10 colors in all. It's the same GREAT JB
Hollow Core Spectra that we've come to love, but now it's in
"indicator" form for greater ease in determining the depth you're
fishing. If you are working jigs, working the bottom or suspended
fish, a color coded line can be of great benefit. In the past you
had two choices, either go with a more limited thread count Dynema
(Daiwa's braid - note I said braid and not Spectra) or an American
produced Spectra from a secondary player with line that's much
coarser and of a more limited thread count. For a colored line, JB's
is the best. Unlike Powder Pro (yes I know it's supposed to be Power
Pro, but their darn coating does indeed produce a powdery
residue...and the color bleeds) JB's lines color does not drip off once the Spectra gets
wet and there's no waxy coating. It's been well tested prior to being on the market.
It's the best Spectra indicator line made to date.
We sold through our first shipment quickly on this new
product, new stock is arriving early this week. So, here's a chance to
lock in your order. For jigging, this is the product to have!
TAX FREE!
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on this item.
Out of state clients never pay CA Sales tax.
Here's
a great buy for you, 1/2 off on these well
respected lures. It pays to be in the right place
at the right time, and this offering is a dandy
example of that fact. Peter Pakula is a true
legend in the sportfishing world. He's created
some of the most effective lures ever produced.
And, he's done more to help teach people the
proper method of fishing trolling lures than any
man. On top of all that, he's a pretty neat guy.
Peter created a series of lures based on his
traditional "hard heads" with the same shape, but
a soft head that can withstand being knocked
around on a boat. The soft heads do get bit, and
are available in the standard Pakula patterns.
Pakula also produces hooks for his lures, and
these lures are all professionally rigged using
Peter's hooks, and they're are rigged right, the
way Peter like's 'em done.
At
ICAST in early July we were informed that Pakula
will be making a change in their soft head lures, using a
different logo essentially embedded within the head. Nice idea,
but totally useless from a fish catching standpoint. But, it put
them in a quandary, they needed to move through their existing
inventory of lures! Bad for them, good for us because we can
offer you these wonderful lures for a fraction of their regular
price, a small fraction. We have these wonderful lures
available in sizes from about 7 inches all the way up to 12",
all rigged with a stainless steel hook on cable for added
durability, the right colors, in a range of head styles to help
you catch fish under various sea conditions. The lures selected
will catch you anything from tuna to marlin, with dorado on tap
as well. GREAT LURES AND A GREAT BUY!
Color Patterns Available:
Quokka, Pink Angel, Evil Angel
Violeta, Lumo, Petrolio, Frigate,
- Lure Pictured is the Cockroach
TAX FREE!
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Out of state clients never pay CA Sales tax.
Zuker's Grass Skirts may not
look like all that much, but they act differently than youir basic
tuna feather. The lure's body is filled with a coarse
nylon material instead of the more traditional feathers and vinyl. My first reaction to the lure was
pure apathy. Frankly, it's not a very attractive bait. That's why I didn't bring it into
our stock initially when I first started CharkBait. Boy was I wrong.
I began getting a lot of feedback from some of our Northern
California clients about it's effectiveness a couple years after
starting CharkBait. So I
reluctantly brought them in. Southern California tuna
fishermen who followed the internet heard of their success up the
coast, tried 'em, and quickly started boiling on these lures like
a bunch of tuna feeding on a bait ball. The green/yellow pattern
became a much favored "afternoon" go-to lure.
Down deep where it counts, the Zuker "broom" is a beautiful lure.
It catches fish! The lure proved it's worth, many times over several seasons, so
we're now
stocking them in good supply, and expanding the color selection. The ZG presents a different look and feel to a fish, there
may be a different sonic characteristic as well. For some strange reason, this lure was
among the most productive trolling lures for albacore tuna the past
several seasons. The lure also did
very well for the yellowfin that made it up our way. If you don't have any in your
trolling pack, be sure to pick a couple up, they are very much worth putting in the water.
No questions about it, it's a very good trolling lure, for both
albacore and yellowfin tuna.
TAX FREE!
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on this item.
Out of state clients never pay CA Sales tax.
New specialty hooks from Mustad - Mustad's been
listening... and we all benefit from their refinement of well proven
designs.
Mustad introduced several new
series of hooks in 2009/2010. The new hooks are more specialized than
we've seen in the past, and offer some serious upgrades over their
coated or painted series of circle hooks which have been on the market
for almost a decade. The new hooks incorporate features requested by
serious anglers.
Live Bait Hook R94140BLN
The 94140 is a dandy hook, and
now it's even better ringed for improved bait presentation. Super
sharp, excellent strength and design, all combine to provide a high
value quality hook.
TAX FREE!
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on this item.
Out of state clients never pay CA Sales tax.
Watching a game fish crash a
surface-trolled or cast plug is one of the most thrilling
images of offshore angling. Strike Pro offers a series of top
water popping plugs designed to drive tuna crazy. Tuna Hunter
Poppers are a superior floating, long-casting plug with
fish-attracting popping, splashing, and skittering action.
These lures measure 8 inches overall, weigh 5 ounces, and are
available in great color combinations with laser finish and 3D
laser eyes. They also feature Cypress wood bodies and a
stainless-steel, one-piece wire harness through the lure body
for a secure connection during extended battles with large
pelagics. Extra-sharp VMC cone-cut 6X extra strong hooks are
affixed to the plug with 200-pound test stainless steel split
rings. With five ounces of weight, long distance casts are
easier so you'll have extended opportunities to draw vicious
strikes from tuna. There's nothing more fun than a top-water
strike, and these lures are tough enough to bring the fish
back to the boat.
Key Benefits
Superior Floating
Long Casting
Stainless-steel,
one-piece wire harness
Extra-sharp VMC
cone-cut 6X extra strong hooks
200-pound test
stainless steel split rings
Extra Durable Japanese
Cypresswood construction
We
have added a new smaller size Tuna Hunter Jr. to our mix, as
well as an exciting new color (Bunker - which also mimics a
Spanish Mackerel well). The new lures are smaller, at six
inches and weigh in at a solid 2 ounces. They too are made
from Cypress wood, so they are dense, strong, and cast great!
You can compare sizes below, the shape is also a little
different a bit more slim in the waist, but both feature a
nice concave mouth for great gurgling and bubbles.
New Bunker Pattern - silver, golden brown with green back.
TAX FREE!
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on this item.
Out of state clients never pay CA Sales tax.
We're
very pleased to introduce you to another new CharkBait
product line, something we've been working on for a few
months time. As a private boater I've long used chains to
help entice a bite, to aid getting noticed and make a
greater fishing return on my fuel investment. It's all
about getting noticed. While CharkBait has long been
associated with outfitting long range fishermen, we've
also earned a good reputation for assisting private
boaters - which I'll suggest is the specialty that got us
into the tackle trade in the first place since that was
the beginning of the CharkBait. We were first a private
boater's networking and reporting website. So, it's
natural that our own products would be geared to folks
fishing from their own boats. The new CharkBait Chains are
geared for the private boater seeking better coverage,
better visibility and better fishing while on the troll.
The new lure packs are made for us, to our specs overseas.
These are an import item, like our Sabiki sticks shown
further down this page and our lure wraps. The quality is
quite good, and since we are acting as both the importer
and retailer we have eliminated one or more layers of
markup on the pricing. We are passing that savings
directly to you. The following lures represent a very
good value for something that you should be dragging
behind your boat. All lures come in a storage bag.
Products:
"Green Machine" Chain - Five 9" lures rigged in-line -
compare them to rigging your own at $50 or more. 9' length
Tuna Feather Chain - Five 6.5" Tuna Feathers - compare
to other manufacturer's chains that run about $50
Squid Chain - Five lures, the trailer rigged like the
other chains above, in 9" and 6" length.
Please compare the prices and
quality of what we are offering against any other supplier
on the market.
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But, it's the only way we've found to post an email address on-line and
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We only offer products that we believe in. CharkBait maintains a significant
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