FRESH CATCH
Innovative gear is more than meets the eye [SHOOTOUT ]
GEAR GONE WILD
A paddle is good. A paddle that turns into a push pole or stakeout stick is even better. Scissors that cut are good. Scissors that cut, screw, crimp and pop are even better. This edition of Shootout is dedicated to good stuff made better. BEN DUCHESNEY
[1] KAYAK PLATINUM SERIES SPINNING ROD MANLEY RODS | $169 |
WWW.MANLEYRODS.COM Manley Rods MRF System changes your fishing game by allowing anglers to extend the rod butt up to six inches. Sitting down? Shorten up the butt so it won’t hit your PFD. Sight-fishing? Extend the rod butt and get more accuracy and power. High quality components like the Microwave Guide System, quality cork handles
and high modulus blanks show us that this rod is no gimmick.
[2] CYDRO 3500 CHEEKY FISHING | $129 |
WWW.CHEEKYFISHING.COM Cheeky has introduced a line of wildly colored spinning reels we love. The Cydro 3500 combines Cheeky’s SaltForce aluminum frame and body with a stainless steel main shaft to improve performance and durability. A Multi-Disk Drag System, 9+1 ball bearings and machined CarbonSpin spool make this reel retrieve line as smooth as any high-dollar combo, without the high price tag.
[3] BEHEMOTH 7/8 WT REDINGTON | $109.95 |
WWW.REDINGTON.COM With the most powerful drag in its class, Redington’s new Behemoth is as strong as it is cool looking. Attractive die-cast construction is coupled with an interlocking large arbor spool that looks like the complex trusses of a bridge in Gotham City. A carbon fiber drag package, ergonomic handles, beefy drag knob and a lifetime warranty make this super-tough budget reel an absolute steal. Available in sizes from 5-12.
[4] ELITE 28K INFLATABLE PFD MUSTANG SURVIVAL | $302.41 |
WWW.MUSTANGSURVIVAL.COM The new Elite 28K, designed specifically for kayak fishermen, is almost weightless. It has a mesh back panel for ventilation and has a cut that won’t hinder range of motion while paddling. It’s also designed to be streamlined going 65 mph in a bass boat, without adding wind resistance. Do paddlers need that? Depends on how much coffee you’ve had.
[5] OPTIMUS PADDLE SYSTEM BENDING BRANCHES | $59.95-$159.95
WWW.BENDINGBRANCHES.COM Now that Bending Branches has released the Optimus paddle system, anglers have whatever tool they need, all in one. Turn any Angler Optimus into a canoe paddle, SUP paddle, eight- foot stakeout pole or 12-foot push pole. The spike end of the stakeout pole is made with their famous Rockguard material and the fiberglass shaft is extra stiff to add durability and control.
[6] SPLIZZORS BUCK KNIVES | $110
WWW.BUCKKNIVES.COM The new multi-function Splizzors from Buck Knives feature scissor blades tipped with strong and durable pliers that make it easy to go from cutting line to retrieving embedded hooks. The scissors have edge-to-edge pressure 10 times that of normal scissors and micro serrations slice through braid. An added crimping tool will let you secure lead weights and a bottle opener in the handle ends the day right.
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SHOOTOUT | PRO GE AR | SPL ASH | WHAT SUP
GOOD GEAR MADE BETTER. PHOTO: BEN DUCHESNEY
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