you realize you’ve left the measuring tape at home. Ugh! Avoid a questionable fish story by slapping a Hawg Tape to your boat. The 32-inch measuring tape can be pasted anywhere on the kayak. Highly adhesive glue adheres to any surface and stays stuck when wet. The Hawg tape comes in a half dozen designs including largemouth, Ameri- can flag, crankbait and crappie patterns. Stick the Hawg Tape on the side of the kayak and you don’t have to remove the fish from the water to measure it.


Railblaza Visibility


Package (7) $109.99 www.yak-gear.com


In addition to worrying about wind, waves and lock-jaw fish, kayak anglers also have to worry about getting run over by a motor boater. Railblaza’s new Visibility Package will keep paddle anglers safe day or night. The system starts with a standard Rail- blaza Telepole attached to the kayak using Railblaza’s interchangeable Star Port base. During the day, attach the blaze orange flag to be seen in deep swells. At night, in- sert the Navilux 360 LED waterproof light. When the light isn’t being used, replace it with any of Railblaza’s accessories such as their camera boom or rodholder.


Ice Mule Pro Catch


Cooler (8) $109.99 (32-inch) www.icemulecooler.com


The first question many new kayak anglers ask is, “Where do I keep my catch?” Ice Mule’s Pro Catch provides the answer. This soft cooler works like an insulated fold-over dry bag. An air valve on the side inflates the PolarLayer insulation to keep contents cold for up to 24 hours. Deflate the bag and the Pro Catch folds up to fit in a stuff sack. Stick the bag in the freezer the night before you go fishing and ice and catch will stay cold even longer. The bag is made out of heavy-duty material that is impervious to fish spines and teeth. A padded shoulder strap, web carry handles, multiple tie downs and bungees al- low the Ice Mule to be carried anywhere and installed almost anywhere on the kayak.


Surf to Summit


S2S Tackle Bag (9) $145.00 www.surftosummit.com


Kayak fishing is all about convenience—get- ting on and off the water quickly is the


sport’s biggest draw. With huge compart- ments and rugged construction, the S2S Tackle Bag makes kayak fishing even easier. A huge center compartment can house four Plano tackle trays. Or replace the trays with included dividers and customize the space to fit reels, larger lures or smaller tackle boxes. Outside pockets fit fly cases and accessories that need to stay within easy reach. Four rod tubes will carry fishing rods, gaff and net. The tackle bag makes it easy to lug tackle and gear to and from the truck. Or, the bag fits in almost any tankwell, so it can be used in place of a storage crate.


TackleWebs (10) $24.99 www.tacklewebs.com


One thing every kayak angler needs is a place to store more gear. TackleWebs make storage space without taking up fishing space. Constructed out of stretchy webbing, the TackleWeb is completely flat when it’s empty. But start stuffing it and it expands to hold a pile of gear. The TackleWeb comes in several sizes that will fit on the back of a high-back seat, inside a standard crate or along the inside of the cockpit. The elastic webbing holds items in place and allows easy access, and it drains and dries quickly. TackleWeb can be installed using bungees, Zip-ties or Velcro straps. Stick a TackleWeb within reach, and essential gear will always be where you need it.


Power-Pole


Micro (11) $599.99 www.power-pole.com


Flats anglers never leave the launch without a stakeout pole. The long, thin fiberglass or aluminum staff is quicker to deploy and re- trieve than a standard anchor, and causes less commotion on the pristine skinny wa- ter. But a stakeout pole still requires the angler to put down his fishing rod or paddle to stick the pole in the mud and attach it to his anchor trolley. PowerPole has brought the same convenience of their automated stakeout pole to kayak anglers. The Micro is small enough to fit on any model kay- ak, yet powerful enough to tether a small skiff. Simply push a button on the remote control and the Micro’s fiberglass stakeout pole screws itself into the bottom. Push the button again and the Micro raises the pole to free the kayak. The Micro includes a wa- terproof motor that can be mounted on the stern of almost any kayak. Now, when an angler enters the flat and sees a school of tailing reds, with one button he can stop the kayak and make a cast at the same time.


Shades Maui Jim


Switchback (1) $319.00 www.mauijim.com


Yellow lenses at dawn and dusk, copper lenses inshore, grey lenses offshore and clear lenses protect eyes after dark—an angler has to carry five pairs of shades to cover the spectrum of fishing scenarios. Or, get a pair of Maui Jim’s Switchbacks that do it all. The open frame incor- porates stainless hardware, adjustable nonslip bridge and unbeatable Grilamid nylon for a perfect fit. Push a but- ton on the frame and the lenses can be switched out as the sun conditions change. Go from HCL Bronze lenses inshore to neutral grey offshore without switching sun- glasses. Each pair comes with one colored lens and a clear lens.


Hobie


Segundo (2) $190.00 www.hobiepolarized.com


Whether its paddleboards or surfboards, sailboats or kayaks, Hobie is known for innovative designs that look as good as they work. The company’s line of polarized sunglasses is no exception. Looking to make a big splash in the sunglass scene, Hobie pulled out all the stops with their Segundo shades. The glass lenses use Hydro- Clean Plus coating to resist water spots and dust. The precision flex hinge and Megol rubber frame allow the sunglasses to twist and stretch for a perfect fit without warping or breaking.


RCI


Monster Hole (3) $239.99 www.rcioptics.com


As the new kid on the high-performance sunglass block, RCI is shaking up the neighborhood with innovative de- sign and indestructible technology. Their Monster Hole wrap-arounds start with a bulletproof frame and lenses. The polycarbonate lenses incorporate multiple layers of polarized, scratch and dirt resistant and anti-reflective film that are permanently bonded to keep the lenses from delaminating. On top of that, the lens is certified as tacti- cal eye wear by the U.S. military.


Costa del Mar


Sea Fan (4) $169.95 www.costadelmar.com


With a variety of fashionable styles and eye-catching col- ors, Costa del Mar’s latest line of women’s sunglasses will fit in on any fashion show runway. But the high quality polarized lenses are more at home on the water. The Sea Fan features large “Jackie-O” style frames and comes in cool colors like pomegranate (pictured) and wood grain. Choose the 580 glass lenses for the ultimate in clarity and color representation. Or pick a pair of 400 polycar- bonates for scratch and shatter resistance.


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