Baitcasters Abu Garcia
Revo Toro $270–280
www.abugarcia.com
Ole’ toro! This Abu baitcaster is a powerhouse, reportedly dishing out 22 max pounds of drag. The sleek and palmable low profile frame fits neatly in the hand, but it hides a high capacity spool that’ll hold hundreds of yards of line. Saltwater savvy, with X-Craftic aluminum alloy frame and side plate, and rugged brass gears. My bet’s on the bull.
Daiwa Saltist
Lever Drag Single Speed $230–$290
www.daiwa.com
The Saltist’s rugged good looks go more than skin deep. Helical stainless steel gearing provides trophy-topping power, while Daiwa’s proprietary Ultimate Tournament carbon drag material with stainless washers puts the brakes on fleeing fish. All this in a kayak appropriate compact frame. Tuna tamers take note.
Humminbird
385ci Combo Kayak $500 /
www.humminbi
rd.com
With everything you need to rig in one kit, the Humminbird Combo Kayak is built around the capable 256-color 320x240 385ci sonar. The unit pumps out 2,400 watts of peak to peak dual-beam fish seeking power, supplemented by a 50- channel in-board GPS and chart plotter with an SD card reader for data load and upload. Round it out with the included transducer installation kit, 12-volt, seven-amp battery, charger, dry bag, quick-disconnect protective cap and unit cover and you’re ready to hunt.
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Navionics Marine and Lake Editions
Shimano Talica II $479–$499 www. f
ish.shimano.com
At five big bills, Shimano’s Tallica II is clearly in rarified air. That’s too bad, ‘cause this little powerhouse is a big gamer’s kayak ideal. Small enough, with a lightweight spool capable of casting live baits, yet near unbelievable cranking power for a mighty-mite frame. Fast enough to turn and burn, or bump it into low gear to grind the fight out of almost anything that swims.
A library of chart books in the palm of your hand. Simply remarkable. $10–50
TideGraph
U.S. tides in a simple graphical format. Sorry Canada, try the moon. $2
River Guide for Kayakers River flow info for much of North America. $4
kayakanglermag.com… 43 SPOT Satellite
GPS Messenger $170 plus moni tor ing plan www. f indmespot .com
More features, smaller footprint. This second generation satellite communicator and distress signaling savior adds extra buttons to trigger custom messages and initiate tracking, yet is 30 per cent smaller than its predecessor. Coverage continues to expand; this handy gadget can call for help or let the S.O. know all’s well over virtually all of the continental United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Australia and beyond.
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