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Shimano Report
Shimano's new Mastiff fluorocarbon line
Shimano North America Fishing has announced the official release of its Mastiff fluorocarbon line.
Mastiff FC has low line elongation, even the subtlest of bites will be easily detectable, leading to quick and efficient hooksets. The smooth and supple feel of the product allows for long casts and extreme accuracy even with the lightest of presentations.
In addition to its remarkable performance, Mastiff FC boasts NANOARMOR technology. This extremely fine application of nano-size ridges across the outer surface of the line helps prevent knot-slipping when fighting large fish. This also minimizes slippage and breakage when using common bass angling techniques like twitching, jerking, and casting large lures. With Mastiff FC, anglers will feel connected confidence, knowing that their line is engineered to withstand the rigors of the most demanding situations.
For more information about Mastiff FC and Shimano's complete range of innovative fishing tackle, visit fish.shimano.com. To find a retailer near you, visit Shimano’s dealer locator.
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Strike King Report
Strike King's New Gravel Dawg Crankbait
Delivering a wide wobble action in a bite-sized, 1.5 profile, Strike King's new Gravel Dawg grinds through rock, wood, and grass better than any medium-diving crankbait in its class, according to company officials.
Strike King pros Todd Castledine and Kevin VanDam worked diligently to design the ideal, “go to” crankbait for anglers across the country.
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Smeltinator Jig from Northland Tackle
The Smeltinator Jig used by Jeff “Gussy” Gustafson to win last year’s Bassmaster Classic is now available from Northland Tackle.
With 13 colors, four sizes (1/8-, ¼-, 3/8-, and ½-ounce), and five hook sizes (1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, and 5/0) from which to choose, the jigs come three per card for suggested retail of $7.99
Smeltinator Magic
The 2023 Bassmaster Classic wasn’t the first time that Gussy stacked big weights and solid limits of smallmouth bass on the Tennessee River out of Knoxville, Tennessee. Back in March of 2021, Gussy first put the “moping” technique to use, sinking Kenora, Ontario-designed Smeltinator Jigs to fill his ‘well for weigh-in at the 2021 Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite. Gussy went wire-to-wire for four days of the event, weighing 63 pounds, besting second place by an impressive seven pounds. Gussy trailered home to the far north with over $100,000 in his pocket.
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Flambeau Report
Flambeau Ultra Divided “UD” Slim Waterproof Tuff Taine
The Ultra Divided “UD” Slim Waterproof Tuff Tainer offers the 5000/3700 series footprint with a 20% depth reduction built specifically to individually store notoriously tangle prone space wasters: hard-sided stick baits (jerkbaits, spooks, prop baits, spybaits, etc.).
The “UD’ fits up to 32 individually compartmented baits with an additional option to remove dividers to conveniently accommodate 6”+ baits. Additional features include anti-migration ribbing, waterproof construction, 3 Drawtite™ cam-over latches, and Zerust®-infused dividers for anti-corrosion protection.
Features include:
- Ultra Divided Loadout: Designed for individual hard bait storage.
- Indiavidual safe keeping: Fits up to 36 individually compartmented baits with removable partitions
- Slim Build: Features the standard 5000/3700 length/width dimension with a slimmer belt line of 1.7" depth.
For more information, visit https://www.flambeauoutdoors.com/Fishing.
