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Hunting & Fishing Gear Review - Nikon 10 by 50 Moultrie Game Cam 2 Game Camera Indian Archery PSE Nova Jr. Smart Cast Fish Finder Smart Cast Mitchell 300 X
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NEW RAPALA CRANKBAIT HITS THE STRIKE ZONE AND STAYS THERE
Press Release
Every angler knows that success depends on getting their lure into the strike zone and keeping it there for as long as possible to entice the fish to strike. According to bass tournament anglers, the most productive depths are between ten and 16 feet. That’s why crankbait authority David Fritts designed Rapala’s new DT (Dives-To) Series, which dives faster and remains in the strike zone longer than any other crankbait on the market.
“Most crankbaits don’t stay in the strike zone long enough to give you a chance to catch fish – most reach less than 25 percent of the strike zone for the distance they’re cast,” Fritts explains, “but the DT Series gets down deep and stays there for almost the entire length of the retrieve.”
The DT Series lures were designed for precision fishing with all of the details only a professional angler could know. A thin polycarbonate lip drives the DT Series into the water and quickly places the lure within the strike zone depth. Carefully positioned internal weights, a tapered fuselage and a thin tail create the ultimate crankbait action. The lure moves from side- to-side, and an internal rattle creates a rhythmic sound inside the balsa wood lure that fish can’t resist.
The DT Series is the first series of lures designed to hit a specific strike zone and stay there. Two DT Series lure sizes – the DT10 and DT16 - are offered to reach the ideal strike zones, between ten and 16 feet deep, depending on fishing conditions. For the depths they run, these lures are the smallest in their class.
With all the small details crafted into the DT Series lures, Rapala has designed one of the finest lures in its long, legendary history. “I have been making, modifying and fishing crankbaits for thirty years and this is it!” says Fritts, who has earned more than 50 victories on the FLW, Red Man and B.A.S.S. tournament trails.
Because they are perfectly balanced, DT Series lures also cast further than any other bait in their class. The lures are designed to fly like arrows through the air, so they can be cast up to 150 feet. DT Series lures also pull easily through the water for fast retrieval, relieving angler fatigue.
“Rapala lures are world renowned for being the most well-crafted, productive balsa lures on the market,” says Mark Fisher, head of Rapala’s pro staff. “With the new DT Series, Rapala is offering freshwater anglers the very best of the best.”
The experienced Rapala design team has created a wide range of color patterns for the DT Series lures. With 12 distinct patterns to choose from, Rapala DT Series lures are an effective choice for fishing a variety of waters.
About Rapala
Dedicated to delivering memorable fishing experiences every time, the Rapala Group, based in Vääksy, Finland (Helsinki Stock Exchange: RAP1V), manufactures and markets fishing lures, fishing line, fishing rods, hooks, terminal tackle, knives and accessories under the Rapala, VMC, Blue Fox and Storm brand names. The company was unofficially founded in 1936 when Lauri Rapala invented the Rapala fishing lure. Rapala maintains its strict standards of quality and craftsmanship while delivering its fishing products to anglers in more than 130 countries. For more information about Rapala lures, visit www.rapala.com.
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Fly Tech™ Waders now sold entirely under the Stearns® brand name
Press Release
St. Cloud, MN…When Stearns Inc. acquired Fly Tech several years ago, they embarked on a marketing trial. They continued to manufacture and market Fly Tech brand waders while simultaneously offering comparable gear under the Stearns name.
“It was interesting to see how things developed,” said Mary Snyder, Marketing Manager for Stearns. “Fly Tech waders were remarkably innovative, but brand awareness was relatively low and sales reflected that. However, simultaneously, the same innovative products under the Stearns name experienced strong sales thanks to product quality and name recognition.”
These findings led the St. Cloud, MN-based company to move the entire Fly Tech line into the Stearns family of products. In addition to the popular Four-Seasons™ Wader System with zip-in/out liners (formerly from Fly Tech), Stearns now offers a complete selection of waders -- from 2-way stretch breathable technology to rugged, cold-water neoprene models.
According to Snyder, “the trial required close communication with our dealers, consumer contact and a lot of patience, but the findings have definitely shown us what anglers want and who they trust to deliver innovation and dependability. We couldn’t be more excited about moving into 2004 with a wader line that has earned consumer respect.”
For complete Stearns product information, press releases, media kits and downloadable product and application images, visit www.OutdoorRelease.com – the information-distribution resource of the outdoor industry. For additional information and dealers, visit www.stearnsinc.com.
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Abel Reels- 5 Weight Rod Named World's Best
Press Release
According to Gary Sandstrom, owner of the Morning Hatch Fly Shop in Tacoma, Washington, selling it is simple. An angler enters the shop, gives this 5-weight rod a wiggle and just knows that it's right. Although it's an Abel—one of the high-end name in fly-fishing—as well as multi-piece rod, Sandstrom point out that even with the added custom reel seat, the rod sells for less than many other high-quality, mass-produced rods. This model retail price ($490) and replacement cost ($40 for a tip, $50 for midsection and $100 for the butt section) increase the attraction.
Sandstrom identifies the rod's "sweet spot"—its most comfortable casting distance—at about 40 to 50 feet.
If required, however, this medium-fast rod can launch at whole line.
In addition, this four-piece travel rod, with overlapping sleeve ferrules, comes with quite a long list of thoughtful features that really turn it into something special. Fine and subtle thread lines, embedded in the wraps, aid alignment of the section during assembly. To increase strength and prevent water damage to windings and guides, epoxy completely encloses the tunnel made by the guide feet. Dressed in formal black and gray, the rod blank is coasted with a tough, clear matte finish that protects the blank from nicks and eliminates rod-flash during casting. Abel machines the winding checks and finishing rings from durable Delrin.
The slightly oversize guides from Fuji (Japan) and Hopkins & Holloway (England) turn out to be a wonderful convenience when an angler is shaking out line or using larger saltwater knots. The reel seats are anodized "Black Coral" or are available in various "Camo Coral" colors to match Abel's custom reels. The butt cap (much like a miniature fighting butt) and the top ring of the handle are made from a non-slip, cork-rubber composite material that eliminates wear and tear at critical places. A longer butt cap also keeps the reel away from dirt and debris. The reel lock nut is knurled and milled with deep cross-grooves for easy reel removal. The cross-grooves allow enormous torque.
As Abel claims, "You'll never again have difficult removing your reel … even after a week in the salt.…"
The handle design—a reverse half-wells—offers different dimensions in a single handle to accommodate various hand sizes. A woman, for example, might simply lower her hand an inch to the narrow section for a more comfortable grip.
Though considered a freshwater rod—in fact, Abel calls it that—this rod can handle the salt as well. And it comes in a convenient square, lockable carrying case. In brief, the 4.2-ounce Abel 5-weight is innovative, versatile and functional. It is Abel quality at a modest price.
— Darrel Martin
www.abelreels.com
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G.Loomis-Mag Bass Rods
Press Release
When it comes to performance and all-around fishability, the Mag Bass rods are our pride and joy.
These rods, originally designed for pitching jigs and worms for largemouth bass have been discovered by walleye anglers, smallmouth enthusiasts, pike chasers and even light-duty saltwater folks. Pitching is an underhand casting method that allows you to put a bait around visible cover with a nearly splashless entry.
When the fish are spooky and a big splash sends them scurrying off and you just can’t get close enough to flip, this is the best approach, but these Mag Bass rods are far more versatile than just this one dimension. They’re fast-action rods with a powerful, magnum butt-section that gives you increased casting range, more effective hook sets (especially in deep water) and superior fish-fighting control.
Fuji reel seats, with our “mag touch” exposed blank near the trigger gives you superior sensitivity as well as better casting control. You’ll find yourself using these rods for everything... spinnerbaits, jigs, plastic worms, topwater baits, soft jerk baits and buzzbaits.
They are available in a wide range of lengths and powers, plus the more popular models come in all four graphite performance levels.
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Carolina Archery New Product-Drop-Tine Whisker Biscuit QS
Press Release
The Drop-Tine Whisker Biscuit Arrow Rest® is now available with a factory installed Quick Shot Kit. The Quick Shot biscuit will compliment any bow but is perfectly suited to enhance an expandable broadhead setup. The entry slot is tapered to allow quick and easy arrow loading while preventing brush snags when stalking or walking to your stand. The sturdy design means your biscuit will not be bent or twisted and gives you the confidence to know your shot will always be on target! Optional stick-on felt pads are provided for silent arrow loading.
Hunting & Fishing Gear Reviews
Nikon
10 by 50
Optics
I bought them over the internet through a company called Optics plus. I've always like ordering stuff through the mail or now via the internet and then coming home each day wondering if it had arrived, or not.
No doubt I love the no fault guarantee the best. For only $10 Nikon will repair or replace them at no cost. It doesn't matter if I drop them from a building their going to take care of me much like the Craftsman promise.
According to my credit card statment the price. Even with the no fault guarantee the purchase was a stretch for me, especially with my job prospects not looking good right now.
Extremely well made no doubt especially given the no fault warranty.
Two thumbs up for this set, or in this case prarie dogs down. Good hunting all. Remember even the worst day hunting is better than the best day in the office, except of course on pay day.
4
Elite Hog Smacker
Moultrie
Game Cam 2 Game Camera
Trail Cameras
I was about to buy one of the real good game cameras when I spotted this in a Wal-mart ad. I decided why buy one of them when I can buy four of these and cover many of the hot spots on the farm I hunt. I saw them online at Wal-Mart for $98.00 just the other day.
It has an infrared device triggered by heat that allows it to take pictures at night. The best part about that is it puts the time on the picture so if old boy is visiting the scrape before day light I won't waste my time on him. Hopefully one of the other cameras will catch him at a scraped during daylight hours. There is also an adjustable delay time between pictures which I have set for it's fastest setting.
Their not the clearest pictures in the world, but they definitely get their point across. I was chewing up film like mad and am now buying the cheapest I can get and the pictures aren't much different at all.
I think it's sealed pretty well and with the rain we recently had in Kansas none of the moisture got in. The housing or cage is made out of indestructible plastic so that's one less thing to worry about.
I feel like I got three for the price of one. You wouldn't believe some of the pictures I've got. The best thing about them is I belong to a Sportsman's lodge and now when I tell my stories I can just reach in my pocket and show anyone who doesn't believe.
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Al V. Ottawa, KS
Indian Archery
PSE Nova Jr.
Archery Equipment
My Grandpap got it for my birthday. He didn't tell me where it's bought.
It's my first bow and arrow. It's really powerful and shoots straight. It looks a lot like Rambos.
It's sometimes hard to pull back. Granpap says in time that will go away. It's been 8 days and still hard to pull back. My friend has one he got from his Uncle and his isn't easier and a lot older.
Good
It's really nice I told all the kids at school today about it. Tuesday gramps might come shooting with me. His bow is old.
5
Michael Junior
Smart Cast Fish Finder
Smart Cast
Fish Finders
This was gift from my wife on our 20th anniversary. What a great gift it is. I saw them at one of the larger tackle websites for just over 150 dollars. She didn't get me the boat I wanted, but just about the next best thing.
At first I wasn't sure what to think about such a device. When I saw it was a fish finder my first thought was, I don't have a boat to use it, but that is the beauty of this device. You actually attach it to your line and cast it into the water. It broadcasts the water's floor and anything swimming around it,to a small screen you keep next to you on the bank. You don't even need a boat! I think these things will be the next big thing for all fishermen this time.
I love it and don't often say anything bad about it, one little concern is the chance the sensor device get's wrapped around something and I lose it. Other than that what a neat device.
It's very well made and seems somewhat water resistant as well even though I put it back in the truck the first time it started raining on me a few weeks ago. There was a warning that it's not for use in the cold weather which goes hand and hand for anything with batteries.
Thanks to my gift I now know the details of a small farm pond I've been fishing for years. I'm pulling in more than I've ever pulled from the pond. I have to warn you when you go to a public place you'll get some strange looks at first and don't be surprised if several people come up to ask what it is. I wish I had a mess of them to sell myself.
5
Newly Hi-Tech Fisherman
Mitchell
300 X
Fishing Reels
This was my best e-bay deal ever. Still in the box for $20.00. I'm not sure why someone would sell this so cheap and didn't want to ask either. A local bait shop has them for sale close to seventy.
Smooth, Smooth, Smooth. This is one well designed reel. It's not like cranking an old engine, it's more like a good golf swing where everything falls into place. The reel gives excellent feed back. You know they sometimes pull straight out where your rod won't pick the hit up as much as a side to side hit. With this reel you know what's happening on the other end of the line.
It's too bad it didn't come with a rod attached.
This is my first Mitchell and now I know why old timers talk them up so much. Very precise feel and well made. Everything locks in to place like it's meant to be that part of the puzzle.
I got this sweetheart for a steal, oopps I better not say that to loud maybe it was. Okay, I'll shut up about my great bargain. All reels are pretty well made these days. This one just has a feel I like. You'd better check your closet to make sure your old lady didn't sell yours for on e-bay.
5
Prisoner 12345
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