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Z-man Report
Z-man GOAT ToadZ
The GOAT ToadZ, a new ElaZtech surface bait built via fan interaction was introduced at the Bassmaster Classic this week.
“It’s really been a labor of love among Z-Man’s vast network of fishing nuts,” notes Z-Man president Daniel Nussbaum. “We’re thrilled to say, sixteen months after inception—angler concepts, rough sketches, prototypes, on-water testing, plus more input and hardcore fishing—the GOAT ToadZ is fully fleshed out and ready to make a splash.”
Among all the unique properties of ElaZtech, explains Nussbaum, the material’s buoyancy proved to be a perfect match for surface-fishing. “One of Z-Man’s most popular baits has been our Hard Leg FrogZ™. It’s been thirteen years since we released that bait—certainly among the most durable topwater toads ever built. Admittedly, anglers today have a lot of toads to choose from. But none of them offer all the advantages of ElaZtech. And we knew we could build a new design from scratch and give anglers something truly special—lively, versatile and incredibly durable on the hook.”
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By Louie Stout
Rapid Fishing Solutions is a small company you probably haven’t heard of, but one that knows how to solve those annoying problems Michiana anglers face.
In yesterday’s first part, we covered four of their nifty products. Here are three more:
Line Guide
Rapid Fishing Line GuidesThis nifty, simple gadget is a must for stringing line through tiny guides, especially if your eyes aren’t what they used to be.
There are two sizes of the line guide, one for standard guides and one for micro-size guides.
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By Louie Stout
This is the time of year anglers are reading about new products for the upcoming season.
There are a lot of cool things for anglers out there but not all of them get the attention they deserve. They remain obscure unless you hear about them from another angler.
Well, I’m here to tell about a little known company that offers a lot of cool “solutions” for annoyances that Michiana anglers often encounter. Company personnel know those problems because they are on the water several days a week.
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Garmin Report
Garmin LiveScope™ Plus System
Garmin International, Inc. announced this week the LiveScope™ Plus System with brilliantly clear live scanning sonar returns and 35% improved target separation over the existing system.
Now with sharper resolution, reduced noise, and Garmin’s clearest images, it’s easier than ever to see structure, bait and fish around the boat in real time, even while stationary. With three modes – Forward, Down and Perspective – the LiveScope Plus System also includes the popular Perspective Mode Mount.
Optimized for precision and accuracy, the new design of the LiveScope Plus transducer not only delivers 35% improved target separation, it’s also capable of identifying and separating targets as small as 14” at distances 100 feet from the boat. With brilliantly clear sonar returns – available with seven vivid color options – anglers can see exactly what they need to with improved image stitching, reduced noise and fewer on-screen artifacts that impede the picture of fish and structure. LiveScope Plus is also equipped with additional sensors that allow it to constantly adjust the sonar beams to compensate for boat motion, so even in rough conditions, anglers will still see a steady sonar image.
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Lew’s Report
Team Lew’s Tournament LFS Baitcasting Reel
Built for the most hard-fishing, all-day, any-season anglers, Lew’s introduces the new Team Lew’s Tournament LFS Baitcasting Reel.
Key to the extreme light weight of the Tournament Lite is the wildly popular LFS one-piece aluminum frame with C45 carbon side plates, paired with an aircraft-grade double anodized Duralumin 34mm spool. The reel weighs in at only 5.3 oz. This is a critical benefit for all-day fishing, particularly in heavier applications.