#8 Seaguar
Premier Fluorocarbon The Best in it's class!
#9 Hi Seas
Quattro
4 Color Camo Fluorocarbon Excellent and Priced Right!
#10
Mustad
New specialty hooks from Mustad
New Models!
#11
Owner
Ringed Flyliner and Gorillas Show Special!
#12
CharkBait
Dredge / Umbrella Rigs Half the price, twice the
value!
3/21/2010 -
Early Post - Thank you for visiting
our Weekly Specials. We're bringing you more
of our Fred Hall Show Specials! This expanded
Special's page offers more of our special purchase
opportunities, and some dandies for your
fishing pleasure. We had a great show,
much fun hooking up with folks we may never
have met in person, but conversed with by way
of email. Fun Stuff! We only do one show a
year, the Long Beach Fred Hall Show, the
biggie on the West Coast. Our specials this week
offer more of the same sort of deals as we offered
folks at the show, and there are some good ones. We
did add a few more products of interest prior to
the show, and
they're up on the site now. Enjoy the specials, check back
for more, and we
hope you find some things of particular
interest for your use this season.
Thank you for visiting!
p.s. All items
on our Weekly Specials page are TAX FREE, even
for our California clients.
Tax will still show on the ordering
confirmation page, but we'll cover your sales
taxes upon final invoicing. Can't say we'll be
able to do this forever, but the policy will
make the Specials a bit more special for our
California fishermen. For residents of all
other States, no State Sales taxes
apply...until Federal policy/law changes - SO
DON'T LET THAT HAPPEN (as a vigilant voter).
[It would be taxation
without representation to pay sales taxes in
districts/States in which you do not
reside...]
Weekly Specials are TAX FREE!
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on our Weekly Specials selections.
Out of state clients never pay CA Sales tax.
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 Makaira
Introductory Special: Free Spectra Spooling
AND FREE PLIERS!
TAX FREE!
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Out of state clients never pay CA Sales tax.
I first saw this new series of reels at the July ICAST show. I was
flat out impressed. Without doubt, this is a game changer for the
sportfishing industry. Okuma listened, listened well, and applied
what they heard in creating what may very well be some of the best
built reels on the market today. The reels are robust, solid,
creatively engineered, and made to go the distance.
(Model 10 pictured)
All the new reels feature a carbon DFD (dual force drag) systemfor
exceptional drag performance, high drag capacity,
long term
reliability and maximum alignment and durability. The Makaira reels
offer a "Pull Bar Drag System" with the advantage that the drag is
being pulled rather than pushed, which places heavy pressure on the
left side plate and utilizes the frame for overall stability -
that's the flaw of design in all reels built today, and Okuma feels
they've beat the system. With the Pull Bar design, there's no
pressure to create frame flex, or reduced drag pressure as a result
of tolerance alignment issues. As a result of the design, the open
top models in this line have none of the flex issues common with
other reels; no need to compensate for the disadvantage of design by
increasing mass, for instance.
(Model 15 pictured)
The highly efficient drag system was designed and engineered by
Tiburon Engineering to increase maximum drag pressure, reduce side
load pressure on ball bearings and improve heat dissipation for
long term smoothness over extended fights. The Okuma DFD is
considered a wet drag system comprised of two carbon fiber drag
washers that are sandwiched together and bonded with a fiber glass
core. Pure carbon washers are coated with a thin layer of Cal
Sheet's Universal drag grease for virtually zero start up inertia.
These washers are compressed by two precision ground 17-4 grade
stainless steel drag plates that have been ground flat, then polished
for maximum smoothness. The stainless steel friction drag plates
have a minimum 32 Rockwell hardness allowing for high-end drag
settings and consistently smooth drag performance at all ranges!
(Model 20 pictured above)
Other important points of design: Silent anti-reverse, 16 point double dog anti-reverse for the
most reliable, smoothest and strongest anti-reverse on the market.
These reels so not depend on a one way bearing for their
anti-reverse, yet they have a similar slick feel to them. Robust! Helical Cut Gears, offers improved gear meshing, and gear
smoothness. They feel like butter being sliced when you change
gears. They're both smoother and stronger as a result of their
design.
Makaira Reels Feature-
6061-T6 Machined aluminum frame with forged side plates Proprietary hybrid corrosion resistant stainless steel gearing Helical cut gears for extreme smoothness and gear meshing Makaira reels all feature Two-speed gearing systems Gold anodized two-speed gear shifter housing Cold forged, Type-II anodized, machined aluminum spool CRC: Corrosion Resistant Coating process Patented spool pin system for use with braided or mono lines Carbonite Dual Force drag system featuring Cal’s universal drag grease Custom designed thrust bearing: Alleviates side load on heavy drag
settings 4-pcs ABEC-5 precision Sapporo stainless steel rubber sealed ball bearings MA-80WII features 6-pcs of Sapporo ball bearings Double dog, proprietary silent anti-reverse system Ratcheting drag lever and drag cam for precise drag setting Patented T-Bar handle with Easy Roll graphite insert on all models Heavy duty stainless steel ratcheting clicker system Heavy duty, precision stainless steel drive and spool shafts Type-II gold anodized frame, side plates, spool, drag lever and handle Open top frame design on MK-5II, 10II, 15II, 20II, 50II Lug and plug system on all open top reel models Machined thumb rest on rear cross bar for improved ergonomics Forged aluminum full hard anodized reel foot and reel clamp Machined etched Marlin logo on left side plate Precision placement of drain holes maximizes water removal from reel Special screw ports around side plate screws reduces water/corrosion
buildup Makaira lever drag reels are backed by a 5-year warranty
Note the well placed
drainage holes and robust foot
Note the machined
recessed line stay,
lugs or plugs...
Now, if you'd like a
second
opinion on the quality of these reels, you might do a little internet
search and find a couple independent reviews that more than agree with
our high opinion of these new reels. They really are terrific, and the
beauty is more than skin deep.
Model
Bearings
Capacity
Gear Ratio
Line Retrieve
Max Drag @ Full
Max Drag @ Strike
Weight
Price
MK-10II
4BB+1TB
460/15, 380/20, 280/25
4.7:1 & 2.1:1
33.5" & 15.0"
34-lbs
27-lbs
26.1 oz.
439.99
MK-15II
4BB+1TB
550/20, 410/25, 310/30
4.7:1 & 2.1:1
33.5" & 15.0"
34-lbs
27-lbs
26.8 oz.
459.99
MK-20II
4BB+1TB
870/25, 660/30, 530/40
3.8:1 & 1.7:1
39.4" & 17.5"
55-lbs
37-lbs
45.8 oz.
479.99
MK-30II
4BB+1TB
850/30, 700/40, 550/50
3.8:1 & 1.7:1
39.4" & 17.5"
55-lbs
37-lbs
50 oz.
499.99
MK-50II
4BB+1TB
1000/30, 650/50, 400/80
3.2:1 & 1.3:1
37.8" & 15.3"
85-lbs
60-lbs
61.4 oz.
549.99
MK-50WII
4BB+1TB
900/50, 780/60, 560/80
3.2:1 & 1.3:1
37.8" & 15.3"
85-lbs
60-lbs
65 oz.
599.99
MK-80WII
6BB+1TB
1000/80, 850/100, 660/130
3.1:1 & 1.4:1
45.7" & 20.5"
100-lbs
70-lbs
116 oz.
829.99
Please note, the 10, 15, 20 and 50 are topless. The 30,
50W and 80W have the top bar.
All models now in stock...including the little 10! (very nice and very
small)
This is a shot over the bow to every manufacturer of
saltwater reels. Okuma got it right, and they've got reason to be proud.
TAX FREE!
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on this item.
Out of state clients never pay CA Sales tax.
Several
years ago a fellow by the name of Robert Koelewyn created a
company that manufactured Van Staal reels. He sold that firm
to the Zebco people, who now market those products. Van
Staal established a very good reputation in the old days,
for saltwater anglers fishing from shore and from boats.
After selling Van Staal, Robert went on to design, engineer
and found a new firm, ZeeBaaS in 2005. We've been following
them since that time, and now have added their reels to our
mix of offshore focused products.
ZeeBaaS takes
spinning reels to a new level, exceeding the expectations of
serious anglers. Rob designed these reels to offer increased
user-friendliness in terms of maintenance, customization and
product upgrade. And, they were made to fish hard, with
exceptional drag performance over a wide range of settings
(up to 40#'s) Designed with strong materials and superb
quality, ZeeBaaS reels are designed to outperform any other
on the market. If you liked the old Van Staal's, you'll love
the new ZeeBaaS reels.
Initially ZeeBaaS focused their attention to the surf side
of saltwater fishing, arguably the most demanding from a
service standpoint. in 2010 they began shipping their bailed
ZX2 series of reels, long awaited by offshore anglers
seeking superior performance in a sealed drag reel of robust
design. There are four models in the ZX2 series (20, 22, 25
& 27) priced from $929 to $989. These reels offer unmatched
component flexibility with one body having the option of
several spools. In this way one reel body can accommodate varied
fishing environments and applications. Add-on spools range
from $269 to $299. Not inexpensive, that's a factor of
the drag system employed and level of quality, but certainly
less expensive than the purchase of a secondary reel. The ZX2 full bail reels are perfect
for boat use, and surf applications, but make no mistake
these were developed for boat application as a primary goal. Deep jigging and
casting into schooling tuna is an ideal application for
these patented drag technology instruments. These reels have
the strength and drag range (up to 40 lbs) required to land
tough fighting fish.
By feel, you'll note that these reels feel different
than any other spinning reel made. There's no slop, it feels tight.
Well, it is tight, and strong, and very smooth. ZeeBaaS reels are
certainly not inexpensive, but they represent a lifetime purchase
and in those terms are well worth the investment.
ZeeBaaS offers one of
the best warranties in the industry, with a 3 year warranty
and a 1 year warranty on the wear parts.
ZX-2 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS:
Model:
ZX-20
ZX-22
ZX-25
ZX-27
Spool Diameter:
2.00"
2.25"
2.50"
2.75"
Bail System:
Manual Rollers or Full Bail
All Capable
All Capable
All Capable
All Capable
Weight:
15.9 oz.
16.9 oz.
18.5 oz.
19.9 oz.
Gear Ratio:
4.75:1
4.75:1
4.75:1
4.75:1
Mono Capacity (yds/lbs):
350/10
450/12
400/15
380/20
Braided Capacity (yds/lbs):
290/30
350/35
450/30
500/50
Line Retrieve Per Turn:
29 inches
32 inches
35.5 inches
39.5 inches
Maximum Drag:
25 lbs.
30 lbs.
35 lbs.
40 lbs.
Serviceability:
Self Service
Self Service
Self Service
Self Service
In addition to
some wonderful spinning reels, the folks at ZeeBaaS have also introduced a new knife, the
SurfEdge. The SurfEdge 3.5" knife incorporates the innovative
spirit seen in ZeeBaaS reels. It's beautifully crafted, with a
3.5" blade made of 7CR17 steel, ideally suited to sustain
performance in salt-water conditions. The handle is machined from
solid aluminum bar stock and is a one-piece construction, unlike
many other knives that use stampings bound together with rivets or
screws. All parts are meticulously crafted out of stainless steel.
The knife is equipped with a durable
light-weight nylon sheath with a belt loop and drainage hole
enabling it to be functional in the surf. A lanyard is attached to
the knife to keep it secure. In addition, the knife has been
designed with an affixed belt clip to be used in lieu of the
sheath. Knives are serialized on the steel belt clip.
The spring assist button allows for one
hand operation to release and close the blade. Another distinct
feature the ability to use the line cutting notch while the blade
remains in a closed position. The SurfEdge has a one year
manufacture's warranty.
TAX FREE!
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on this item.
Out of state clients never pay CA Sales tax.
We've been one of a handful of dealers test marketing this
new program from Penn these past few months. And, an exciting program it
is! Want a customized reel, your own colors and engraving? Thought the
price would be out of reach? Well, Penn's come up with a way for you to
gain the unique status of a personalized big game reel at a reasonable
cost. Yep, Penn has something new to brag about. We've already delivered a
few of these reels in the USA and abroad, and I can say unequivocally,
they are downright gorgeous pieces. We even had them make up a few for our
shop which are shown here. The reels take 4 to 6 weeks for completion, so
some advance lead time is necessary, but they are well worth the wait. You
will have the option for anodized color: silver, gold, black, gunmetal,
blue, red and pink. You can mix and match the color as well. And, you also
have some options for the engraving, several different images and your own
text engraving.
Besides the custom feature now offered, the reels stand
well on their own merit. There are no finer trolling reels produced.
Penn's International V Series are robust performers, capable of a
liftime's fishing enjoyment. They are excellent pieces to own for extended
trolling duty, applications where the reel's strength shines on for years
of hard use. A 16VSX is one of the finest reels made for taming big tuna
at the rail, with rod and reel in your own hands. So, buy 'em for the
fishing ability, and customize yours for added distinction.
Shown are just a few of the color selections you can create.
We had these done for our shop's inventory. If you'd like one we've
already had made please give us a call, they are immediately
available. Or, select your own custom reel using the order form
below..
Available Models: Penn
International V Series 2 Speeds
VS Series: 16VS, 30VSW, 50VSW, 70VS
and 80VSW, VSX Series: 16VSX, 30VSX, 50VSX and 130VSX Single
Speed V Series: 30VW and 50VW.
These are the only models which can
be ordered, and no retro-fitting or customization of older models.
This program only applies to sales of NEW reels ordered from us
using this page.
You have several
options for customization:
SIDEPLATE ENGRAVING - 2 LINES TOP LEVEL
UP TO 25 LETTERS AND SIDEPLATE SUB-LEVEL UP TO 20 LETTERS
COLOR COMBINATION (maximum 2 colors) FOR FRAME, SIDEPLATES, SPOOL
AND DRAG LEVER.
You
have the choice of six different sideplate image engravings, Penn
Logo, US Flag, Tuna, Dolphin/Dorado, Marlin and Sailfish. And, you
have seven different possibilities of colors (up to two can be
combined on a reel).
Engraving adds $100 cost
to the basic price of the reel. Custom Colors adds $100 to the price of the reel. When both custom color and engraving are requested the cost is $150
beyond the cost of a basic International. Reel pricing below is based
upon both color and engraving.
INTERNATIONAL GOLD
AMERICAN BLUE
GUN SMOKE
INTERNATIONAL SILVER
RED
TOURNAMENT PINK
BLACK
CUSTOM SHOP ORDER FORM
Please select your reel
and customizations below. If ordering more than one reel produced with
the same options please simply change the quantity selected below.
Alternatively, if you'd like to order a few different reels, please
re-submit this form for each different model.
Expect delivery to run
30-45 days from initial order and billing. Please carefully look over
your confirmation to ensure that everything is EXACTLY as you wish.
There are no refunds or exchanges on customized reels - can't do that,
it's a custom product made just for you, by specifications you provide.
So, be sure of what you want prior to ordering. And, once ordered this
is a commitment that can not be changed or cancelled. Of course
manufacturer's warrantee applies. We can also spool up your reel if so
desired. Please send us an email or give us a call to go over specifics
of the line spooling.
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.
TAX FREE!
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on this item.
Out of state clients never pay CA Sales tax.
Seeker and
Calstar Custom Sticks
In
the world of long range fishing Seeker
established a rather unique new tool for
folks targeting tuna, larger grade cow
size tuna, their 2 x 4. The concept
behind this rod was to build a rod
capable of casting a bait further to
lure a fish that might be out of range
using more traditional means. The rod
had a relatively light tip, but followed
that up with serious strength in the
butt section. Calstar echoed that
design, and expanded upon it very
successfully with a lighter range of
offerings and lighter weight.
For our custom versions of these new
factory rods, we also had a concept to
fulfill. The cow rods ultimately wind up
on the rail of the big long range boats.
That's part of their design. But, the
Seeker and Calstar do not build them
with that in mind. Our cow rods feature
a rail pad, so you won't beat up your
rod when you try to leverage a big tuna
at the rail. Further, we felt we could
build the Seeker with a better guide
set, and add a roller tip. The Fuji
guides we use feature a rolled lip,
securing the spectra safe insert, verses
a stamped guide with glued on spectra
insert. Ours is arguably better. The
roller tip we use is a Winthrup, a big
meaty tip top with enough room to fit a
pencil through the thing. So, there's no
issue with line and knot diameter and
better dissipation of heat and less
friction. We make excellent use of some
great blanks with our custom designed
rods, built right and better than the
original.
Another rod in this series we're quite
proud to have in the line is Calstar's
875 wahoo specialty rod. Again, it's
better built, though Calstar does build
a great rod, we found a few things to
improve the design and of course ours
are prettier!
Custom Calstar 770XXH
Seeker 2x4
GF770XXXH
FUJI guideset with rolled inserts
and ring tip top Custom Seeker 2x4
TAX FREE!
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on this item.
Out of state clients never pay CA Sales tax.
We've been getting requests from folks
looking for good offshore rods, that can travel easily.
Unfortunately, there really haven't been any produced that were
up to snuff (with the exception of Penn's discontinued light
line Travel Rods). There has never been an offshore capable
travel rods made to fish the heavier line tests we're most apt
to need, basic stuff like 20-50# class casting rods were not
made. Well, Okuma created a series of travel rods that will make breezing through high
security airports tolerable, cut
"oversize" charges from the bill,
and
provide you with some quality gear
that can deal with larger version saltwater fish. Remember all
those times you went fishing at a distant shore, only to find
the equipment deficient? Well, now you can come prepared! These
are effective fishing rods for typical offshore fishing.
There are several
unique
features these rods incorporate for your advantage. The first
thing I noticed is that these three piece rods come with an
extra tip section! With the added tip, you can now fish two
different line tests from the same rod. Or, you can change up
your action to match your particular style for the day's
fishing. Nice thought guys! Unlike many multi piece rods which
simply won't stand up to the pressure a saltwater fish can
provide, these rods use a European Spigot Ferrule connection
between sections of the rod. This is stronger, and provides a
one-piece feel when fishing. It's a bit harder to put the pieces
together, but it's the right design for what we're doing here.
You also get an ALPS aluminum reel seat. This is an expensive
piece of rod building componetry, and is testament to the rods
overall quality and sense of purpose.
One note, Avet's reel feet do not fit on this rod. That's the one exception
I've found so far. The Alps seat is a bit wide and the Avet's foot is thick
with their clamp screws. The narrow foot works great, but that's really an
option for the SX and MX series.
No
more relying on whatever gear is at hand when you go on
exotic fishing trips. With the Nomad Travel Rod series by
Okuma, now you can pack your own rods with ease as you
head out on ANY fishing adventure.
Essentially two rods in one, each Nomad Travel Rod comes
with two separate tip sections that provide distinctly
different actions, but through the use of the European
Spigot Ferrule connection points, the rods have an
accurate and true "One-Piece" feel and action.
FEATURED IN
THE APRIL 2009 EDITION OF SPORTFISHING MAGAZINE!!!
Nomad Travel Rods Features:
3-Section Break Down For Easy Travel
Two (2) Seperate Tip Actions Per Rod
European Spigot Ferrule Connection For True "One-Piece"
Rod Feel
ALPS 316 Stainless Steel Guides With Zirconium Guide
Inserts
ALPS Two Tone Anodized Triangular Aluminum Reel Seat
ALPS Anodized Aluminum Gimbal With Protective Butt Cap
TAX FREE!
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Out of state clients never pay CA Sales tax.
We're very excited about this little
project. It's taken us close to a year's time to bring these
products to market. It's something we've felt that was needed for
quite some time. Working closely with an overseas builder we have
produced a travel rod like no other, something folks will certainly
find useful and will broaden fishing opportunities for a lot of
folks. We have produced a higher line test capable travel rod! Given the
airlines making life a bit more difficult for travelers to take
their gear with them to distant lands. And, given the usual lack of
good gear once you arrive at distant shores, our search for
something better suited to what we like to do was inevitable. We
searched for a quality travel rod that was more than a repackaged
freshwater bass rod made for fishing 12-20#'s. Well, we found such a
rod with Okuma's Nomad series of travel rods. Dandy pieces for fishing up 20-50# lines, and a nice travel bag, too. That product
gave us hope that we could produce such a piece for our clients. Well, we have, and I think the time has paid off. We have been doing
some importing of our own over the past couple years. We're large
enough to do so now, and that was something I used to do in a
previous career, too. So we had some experience to work with.
There will ultimately be three rods in this
series, a 20-40# seven foot casting rod, and two trolling/stand-up
rods featuring Pac Bay "uni-butt" style all aluminum aft
sections. Specifically, this is a Pac Bay Channel Lock Aluminum
Butt. The last two rods mentioned are our first on the market,
since this was where there were no competing products available, a
real gap in the market in our estimation. The
trolling/stand-up rods are four piece, both 6 1/2 feet in length.
One is perfect for fishing 30-40# line, the other for 50-80#
application. With the Pac Bay butts, they're great for trolling
duty. You can drag lures, feathers, lipped divers effortlessly. They
slip in and out of standard
rod holders smoothly. All
feature EVA ringed fore grips for added security and comfort. The
guides are rated for Spectra, and the rod’s unique gimbaled screw
together construction is extremely solid.
Unlike other "ferrule" rods, these screw together within an
alloy ferrule, so they twice reinforce
their strength and proper alignment of these strong and forgiving
fiberglass blanks. This unique connection feature also makes it
easier to take the rods apart after a long day’s fishing.
If
you liked Okuma's bag, you'll be thrilled with ours too! It's a
dandy, and also features a zippered internal opening to conveniently
hold some accessories, too!
CharkBait’s new four piece travel rods are
sure to be welcomed by the serious angler looking for
travel-friendly fishing rods capable of landing larger fish.
Fishing from a panga or sportfisher? These rods are perfect
for your needs. Finally there’s a serious saltwater travel rod that
can stand on its own merits as a functional alternative to one-piece
designs.
Since we have eliminated the "middle-man"
and have these rods produced ourselves, we can offer an excellent
savings to our clients. Compare the components being used, and
you'll get the picture. These rods are a value, and there's nothing
like them on the market in terms of dealing with larger fish and
functional troll duty. Let me restate this, since I've done some
homework for you. You can find some heavy tackle offshore custom
travel rods, at prices of over $1000. The one's I've seen do not
compare favorably to what we are offering with our own Saltwater
Travel Rods, which are designed for boat use. If you travel to your fishing destinations or
just like being prepared for opportunities to hop on other folks
boats, our new saltwater travel rods will be favored companions on
any trip offshore. Order yours now!
TAX FREE!
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on this item.
Out of state clients never pay CA Sales tax.
Seaguar
brought Fluorocarbon to the fishing fin-atics
several years ago, and it's proven it's worth
when fish are picky. Seaguar has developed
several formulations. First came their Red
Label, then the Blue Lable product was
introduced with certain characteristics deemed
beneficial to the saltwater community. They
offered improved line test, knot strength and
abrasion resistance. Seaguar's Premier is their
third generation Fluorocarbon. Again, certain
properties were pursued based upon the needs of
serious offshore anglers. Seaguar's Premier
Fluorocarbon leader offers thinner diameter than
competing products. It will test better than
anything on the market we've found, with the
exception of their Blue Label offshore
Fluorocarbon (which tests heavier than any other
manufacturer's FL line). And, this product does
have superior elongation. So, for folks fishing
a short topshot, you have a Fluorocarbon that
offers improved stretch with superior knot
strength and line test. Considering all factors,
Seaguar's third generation Fluorocarbon leader
is their best effort to date, and arguably the
best in the business.
Hi Seas Quattro 100% Fluorocarbon Leader
ICAST
New Product Introduction for 2009
Here's
a new product we think you'll find quite
interesting. Hi Seas introduced a new Fluorocarbon
leader at the 2009 ICAST show in Orlando. It's a
unique new product, unlike anything we've worked
with. While there have been some colored
fluorocarbon leaders that gained some following,
our opinion was always that tinting an otherwise
invisible line didn't make sense - from an
intuitive logic standpoint, why color something
that should be invisible in the first place? Well,
there's one reason I didn't consider in my
thinking... Your line acts as a transmission cable
for light. In strong sunlight the line will
conduct that energy and become visible. Hi Seas
got around that issue by adding some tint to
diffuse the light. But, they went a step further,
actually several steps further. This line
transitions into FOUR TINTS, breaking up the light
transmission and making the line even more
invisible to fish. It has a faster sink rate than
mono based upon a standard fluorocarbon property
relating to it's specific gravity. The material is
less visible, and with a transitioning tint it
will be less visible under all light conditions.
Interesting product, and something we think you'll
want to try.
(I did an update of our
Fluorocarbon Leader Comparisons to include this
product as well as a couple more manufacturers. I
think you'll find it interesting, and perhaps
debunk a bit of hype in the marketplace.
Please
visit the Fisherman's Journal section for more
info.)
COATESVILLE, PA (June 1, 2009) HI-SEAS introduces
new 100% Fluorocarbon, with exclusive Quattro 4-color camouflage
technology. There are two ways to reduce fishing line’s visibility
underwater. The earliest method was developed by HI-SEAS and remains in
use today in their extremely popular nylon monofilament lines Quattro
Plus™ and Black Widow™. This ground breaking achievement works the same
way a hunter’s camouflage clothing does, by breaking up visual patterns
so it blends into the background. It’s a simple principle, but it took
HI-SEAS to apply it to the science of fishing line.
The second method for making line less visible to the fish’s eye came
about when line was extruded from polyvinylidene fluoride, a material
that has a light refraction index similar to that of water. Most early
fluorocarbon lines were manufactured from material so stiff and unruly
that they were relegated to being used for leader material. The stuff
just didn’t cast well and was far too stiff, but bass fishermen
discovered that in addition to being less visible to fish, unlike nylon
monofilament which tends to float and absorb water, fluorocarbon sank.
That was a beneficial property for line when fishing jigs, worms and all
kinds of finesse baits. Even in lighter tests, the stuff just didn’t
perform well as a running line. That is, until HI-SEAS 100% Fluorocarbon
was introduced.
With the introduction of HI-SEAS 100% Fluorocarbon Line three years ago,
the company set a new standard for fluorocarbon performance. In one
giant leap, HI-SEAS had overcome the problems inherent with other
fluorocarbon lines like stiffness, poor knot strength, poor abrasion
resistance and less than stellar casting abilities. B.A.S.S. Pro’s like
Cliff Pace, Jeff Kriet, Jeff Connella, Andre Moore and Kim Bain Moore
all agree that HI-SEAS 100% Fluorocarbon quickly became the standard
against which all others are judged. To date, no other fluorocarbon line
has matched its superior performance characteristics.
“HI-SEAS has
never been a company to rest on its past achievements,” said Mike
Shields, VP of Sales and Marketing, “so we’re raising the bar again with
the introduction of a revolutionary new line, Quattro Fluorocarbon. By
applying our proprietary Quattro coloring process, we’ve added a new
level of invisibility to our 100% Fluorocarbon line and leader products.
Alternating lengths of scientifically selected colors mask the last
remnants of the line’s visual footprint. This product represents the
latest in underwater camouflage technology, and it’s available now!”
“As much as I love the original HI-SEAS 100% Fluorocarbon, this new
Quattro Fluorocarbon is even smoother and casts further with less effort
than their original,” said Cliff Pace. According to on-the-water tests
performed by Cliff and other members of the HI-SEAS Pro Staff, they
agreed that Quattro Fluorocarbon is the best handling fluorocarbon line
yet, while retaining a high degree of abrasion resistance and superior
knot strength. Since it disappears so well underwater, our pros were
able to increase the line rating they use without sacrificing stealth or
fishability.
Owner Ringed Hooks
Pro
Packs for Cheap!
(relatively)
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.
Owner
ringed hooks are a proven fish catching necessity. Ringed hooks
allow for better bait presentation, and the Owner hooks are tops in the
class. We have the Gorilla and Flyliner hooks at a dandy price this week
(and our regular price is darn competitive as she sits). But, this week,
we're doing even better.
These specialty hooks fill the bill for bait and chunk
fishermen. They feature Owner's superior hook design and
durability, just as you'd expect. The Gorilla is pictured right, the
Flyliner on the left. The Gorilla is heavier duty and has a slightly
shorter shank. Both hooks pictured above are 4/0 sized.
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.
Getting
noticed is the name of the game for private boaters. That's why spreader
bars and daisy chains are so well accepted as fish drawing tools among
the better skippers. I've long been a fan of running bars and chains,
because they do work. They provide a very good reason for a predatory
fish to cover more water to bite your lure. There's more of a commotion,
more noise in the water, more splashing around, more silhouettes to see
from below. My first experience with bars came from a fellow named Fred
Archer, he helped popularize an East Coast technique out here on the
West Coast. I bought a couple of his bars many years ago, still have one
of 'em. They were made on a thicker bar than what we generally see these
days, and I liked his more than the others I've messed with since.
Usually, at least in my estimation, the bars are too thin, and often
there are too many baits on 'em. So, there's more wasted time on
tangles. When we made our bars, we remembered some of the old lessons,
and applied them. Our bars are made on 1/4" diameter stainless steel.
That's a 1/4" stainless steel bar folks, not 1/8th or less, not cheap
highly flexible wire.
Bar
length is 36 inches. We use a stainless steel chaffing spring to protect
the mono-to-hook connection, double crimped where it counts. And, in the
case of the squids, we don't scrimp on the tri-beads either. Our squirts
have body! We also have these bars made up with tuna feathers, as
well as the more common tube squids. Feathers, as any angler well knows
cost more than tube squids, and they draw more strikes on the troll. So,
why not rig 'em on the bar! Well, cost is one consideration that's
prevented folks making spreader bars with feathers before. Since we
eliminate the middle man with our own line of lures and accessories, we
can pass that savings your way and upgrade the lures, rigging and value.
Value is very strong on our spreader bars. They are simple, more basic
than some on the market, but made to last and to be fished hard.
We received our Dredges
(aka Umbrella rigs) last week, just in time for the show. Like our spreader bars, we're using 1/4" stainless
steel bars (not flimsy wire), and upped our weight to 1 Kilo (2.2
pounds) on these stout rigs. The bars can be used individually or
"stacked" for even greater fish attracting effect.
Again,
like our daisy chains and spreader bars, we're having these made up with
both squid squirts and tuna feathers (10 lures in the spread). The bars
are unique in construction, but also quite traditional in design. And,
because there is no middle man in the process, we can offer you greater
value for your dollar invested. Please do compare these rigs with ones
costing several times more. No arguing the effectiveness of both lure
types - squid or tuna feather. But, if your game is tuna or (when the
water temp moves up) yellowtail, our unique Spreader Feathers will be a
fish catching investment well made.
Here's the added benefit for you during the show this week.
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No
more relying on whatever gear is at hand when you go on
exotic fishing trips. With the Nomad Travel Rod series by
Okuma, now you can pack your own rods with ease as you
head out on ANY fishing adventure.
“HI-SEAS has
never been a company to rest on its past achievements,” said Mike
Shields, VP of Sales and Marketing, “so we’re raising the bar again with
the introduction of a revolutionary new line, Quattro Fluorocarbon. By
applying our proprietary Quattro coloring process, we’ve added a new
level of invisibility to our 100% Fluorocarbon line and leader products.
Alternating lengths of scientifically selected colors mask the last
remnants of the line’s visual footprint. This product represents the
latest in underwater camouflage technology, and it’s available now!”
