Penn Battle II Spinning Reel
No fisherman needs an introduction to PENN Reels, as they have been producing quality products for longer than most of us have been alive. Their latest offering is the Battle II model spinning reel that carries several new features not found on the previous Battle reels.
Proper filling of the reel is extremely important for long casts and for preventing excess line from coming off and turning into what we call wind knots. The Battle II has line capacity rings to let the angler know when the machined and anodized spool is properly filled.
The five sealed bearings and one anti-reverse bearing will prevent corrosion from saltwater intrusion. Standard full metal body, sideplate and rotor also work together to prevent damage from the harsh environment found on the bay.
Keyed, carbon fiber washers make up the HT-100 drag system and give the angler an added 15 to 50 percent more maximum fish fighting pressure to turn the big one before he can make good his escape. Instant anti-reverse is another feature that will improve the fish fighting ability of the Battle II reel.
Eight different sized Battle II reels are available and may be matched to nine Battle II rods. The reels range in price from $99.95 to $129.95 with combos going for $129.95 to $159.95.
Berkley Gulp! and Gulp! Alive Dovetails
I can’t think of a single product in the past few years that has had a bigger impact on fishing than Berkley Gulp!. The research scientists at Berkley spent a good deal of time making sure this product would work as advertised and they certainly have succeeded. I personally use Gulp! for everything from croaker to flounder and it is hard to find a head boat angler that doesn’t add a Gulp! swimming mullet to his hook.
As effective as the swimming mullet and minnow have been, this new DoubleTail model should outperform even them. Built on the same body as the popular swimming mullet and minnow the three and four-inch size DoubleTail has twice the alluring action of the single tail model and should be irresistible to croaker, perch, flounder and rockfish. They may be fished on a bare hook or on a jig.
DoubleTails come in eight Gulp! saltwater and freshwater colors and four Gulp! alive colors. Each lure has a serrated fish scale pattern with high-definition cut eyes to add to their alive look.
DoubleTail saltwater packs cost $6.99 while freshwater packs retail for $5.99.
Marlin Trading Co. Insulated Deck Boots
Many fishermen do not stop just because the weather has turned a bit nippy. Others may put their gear away until spring, but then think nothing about going out long before the sun has had a chance to warm the water or the air.
Nothing will make for more uncomfortable fishing than cold feet, and few things are more dangerous on a boat than knob-soled hunting boots that have no traction on a slippery deck. Enter the Marlin Trading Company Insulated Deck Boots. These boots are made from DUPONT EVA closed cell material with a removable, aluminized fleece liner. The orthotic foot bed provides the extra comfort your feet will thank you for after a long day on deck.
Speaking of the deck, these boots have a non-skid, non-marking sole. They are very lightweight, and I picked up a pair at a recent fishing show and was surprised by this feature.
Naturally, the boots are waterproof, dirt resistant and easy to clean.
The Marlin Trading Company Insulated Deck Boots come in sizes eight to 13 and retail for $49.95.
Boomerang Tool Company Big Snip
I have written before about the Boomerang Tool Company’s Snip because I think it is the handiest and most useful fishing tool to come along in years. Now the company has come out with a much larger model, the Big Snip, designed for heavy duty saltwater use.
The Big Snip will cut 100 to 150-pound braid or 250-pound mono. The back of the tool has no screws to rust, so it should last pretty much forever in the harsh saltwater environment.
The retractable leash allows the tool to be attached to the angler’s belt or from something convenient at the rigging table.
Penn Battle II Spinning Reel
No fisherman needs an introduction to PENN Reels, as they have been producing quality products for longer than most of us have been alive. Their latest offering is the Battle II model spinning reel that carries several new features not found on the previous Battle reels.
Proper filling of the reel is extremely important for long casts and for preventing excess line from coming off and turning into what we call wind knots. The Battle II has line capacity rings to let the angler know when the machined and anodized spool is properly filled.
The five sealed bearings and one anti-reverse bearing will prevent corrosion from saltwater intrusion. Standard full metal body, sideplate and rotor also work together to prevent damage from the harsh environment found on the bay.
Keyed, carbon fiber washers make up the HT-100 drag system and give the angler an added 15 to 50 percent more maximum fish fighting pressure to turn the big one before he can make good his escape. Instant anti-reverse is another feature that will improve the fish fighting ability of the Battle II reel.
Eight different sized Battle II reels are available and may be matched to nine Battle II rods. The reels range in price from $99.95 to $129.95 with combos going for $129.95 to $159.95.
Berkley Gulp! and Gulp! Alive Dovetails
I can’t think of a single product in the past few years that has had a bigger impact on fishing than Berkley Gulp!. The research scientists at Berkley spent a good deal of time making sure this product would work as advertised and they certainly have succeeded. I personally use Gulp! for everything from croaker to flounder and it is hard to find a head boat angler that doesn’t add a Gulp! swimming mullet to his hook.
As effective as the swimming mullet and minnow have been, this new DoubleTail model should outperform even them. Built on the same body as the popular swimming mullet and minnow the three and four-inch size DoubleTail has twice the alluring action of the single tail model and should be irresistible to croaker, perch, flounder and rockfish. They may be fished on a bare hook or on a jig.
DoubleTails come in eight Gulp! saltwater and freshwater colors and four Gulp! alive colors. Each lure has a serrated fish scale pattern with high-definition cut eyes to add to their alive look.
DoubleTail saltwater packs cost $6.99 while freshwater packs retail for $5.99.
Marlin Trading Co. Insulated Deck Boots
Many fishermen do not stop just because the weather has turned a bit nippy. Others may put their gear away until spring, but then think nothing about going out long before the sun has had a chance to warm the water or the air.
Nothing will make for more uncomfortable fishing than cold feet, and few things are more dangerous on a boat than knob-soled hunting boots that have no traction on a slippery deck. Enter the Marlin Trading Company Insulated Deck Boots. These boots are made from DUPONT EVA closed cell material with a removable, aluminized fleece liner. The orthotic foot bed provides the extra comfort your feet will thank you for after a long day on deck.
Speaking of the deck, these boots have a non-skid, non-marking sole. They are very lightweight, and I picked up a pair at a recent fishing show and was surprised by this feature.
Naturally, the boots are waterproof, dirt resistant and easy to clean.
The Marlin Trading Company Insulated Deck Boots come in sizes eight to 13 and retail for $49.95.
Boomerang Tool Company Big Snip
I have written before about the Boomerang Tool Company’s Snip because I think it is the handiest and most useful fishing tool to come along in years. Now the company has come out with a much larger model, the Big Snip, designed for heavy duty saltwater use.
The Big Snip will cut 100 to 150-pound braid or 250-pound mono. The back of the tool has no screws to rust, so it should last pretty much forever in the harsh saltwater environment.
The retractable leash allows the tool to be attached to the angler’s belt or from something convenient at the rigging table.