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Product Reviews

Tackle Review: Daiwa Fuego 3000A

March 9, 2010
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Because I spend so much of my time fishing small soft plastics and finesse hard baits in pressured waters… I have found a real need for a reliable, light-weight, and sturdy saltwater spinning reel.  I finally discovered this need last fall when Daiwa sent me the new TD Fuego3000A spinning reel to be field tested.

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The Native Ultimate and Manta Ray

February 23, 2010
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“Kayak Fishing”, the fastest growing segment of the fishing industry, shows no indications of slowing and that is to a large extent due to the boats themselves. A division of Legacy Paddlesports, “Native Watercraft”, has a variety of boat designs. Featured here are two models in particular that have great applications for the kayak angler.

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PENN Reels-Custom Shop

January 25, 2010
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PENN® PUTS A TWIST ON INTERNATIONAL® BIG GAME REELS
Now Available with Custom Color and Engraving on Select PENN International Reels
PENN® International® Big Game Series reels own the blue water. From the 2-speed PENN International VS and VSX series, to the single speed VW series, PENN produces the most recognizable and popular saltwater reels on today’s [...]

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Seaguar: All Fluorocarbons Are Not The Same

January 15, 2010
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The difference between catching a “fish of a lifetime” and having hooked a fish of a lifetime comes down to the equipment and tackle.    The experienced angler will tell you that a craftsman doesn’t blame his tools.   The selection of inferior gear will put one at a disadvantage when battling the toughest of piscatorial foes.   [...]

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12 Fathom Lures: Getting the job done.

January 6, 2010
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Producto Lure took over the 12 Fathom lure company in 2007. The companies are family owned by Mike and Craig Bayhi of Sanford, FL. The Producto Lure side of their tackle business is strong in the freshwater plastic lure industry. 12 Fathom is regaining strong popularity in the Florida fishing scene as anglers realize that [...]

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Equipment Review: Power-Pole Pro Series

December 10, 2009
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A Power Pole on the stern of any boat makes fishing shallow water a snap; or should I say a “push” of a button!  John Oliverio’s vision for making this boat positioning  tool has truly revolutionized our sport… to the point that jargon such as “power-pole down” has become common vernacular on many inshore boats. [...]

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Product Review – Penn Conquer Spinning Reel

December 8, 2009
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As a full time fishing guide, outdoor writer, seminar speaker and on the Penn research & development test team; I’ve seen a few spinning reels.  Day in and day out, I fish with spinning reels.  They are easy to cast, easy to care for and sometimes easy for my clients to tear up!  I don’t [...]

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Product Review – Spyderco Pacific Salt – Pocket Knife

December 4, 2009
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Disclaimer – Neither myself nor ProAnglersJournal.com has ever received a dime or free product from Spyderco. This is an unbiased review of a product that I couldn’t live without.
Through the years I have gone through literally dozens of pocket knives. I love knives. I might even be addicted to knives (and guns but we won’t [...]

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Product Focus: Daiwa Coastal Zillion

November 18, 2009
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During my history as a professional angler and guide I’ve had dozens of fishing reels from various manufacturer’s placed into my capable hands for field testing but the new Daiwa Coastal Zillion has gained my ultimate respect.  I’ve been using this new saltwater low-profile bait casting reel for about five months now and it has [...]

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