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Lew’s Report
Lew’s Introduces New Team Lew’s Pro SP Skipping and Pitching Reel
Skipping a jig has become one of the most productive fish catching patterns in the sport of bass fishing. However, along with its potential for producing giant bites, it has its own unique perils. The most prominent is the potential for tremendous backlashes if the lure strikes a dock post or a wave that arises.
To solve that problem, Lew’s created the Pro SP Skipping and Pitching Reel, a specialized spool that holds 40 yards of 20-pound-test Fluorocarbon with its recessed Knot Slot and included a special “Skipping Zone” in their externally adjustable QuietCast centrifugal braking system. The result is a reel that has all the performance of a Lew’s reel, tuned to greatly minimize backlashes.
According to Pro Andy Montgomery, this reel has made a tremendous difference in his ability to make his namesake skipping presentations. “The spool and braking system of the reel have revolutionized my ability to skip a jig,” said Montgomery. “It has the smoothness to make the casts, and the power to get the fish out from under the docks; it’s absolutely amazing.”
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Rapala Report
Rapala Digital Line Counter
Rapala’s new Digital Line Counter is easy to use for casting, trolling and spooling line. It fits baitcast and spinning rods of all rod lengths.
This new tool for anglers includes a depth alarm that sounds when your desired line distance is reached, and a line guide with quick-release that quickly disengages your line from the counter when you hook into a fish. A one-touch Depth Lock function allows you to quickly and easily save and display your line distance for future reference.
Additional features include:
- Digital display with back light;
- Rod mount that holds line counter securely to your rod;
- Imperial and metric display options; and
- Battery-status indicator.
With an MSRP of $35.99 (US), the new Rapala Digital Line Counter is available at Rapala dealers throughout the U.S. and Rapala.com.
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Shimano Report
Curado 300 Series Reels Designed for A-rigs, Big Crankbaits and Big Swimbaits
Shimano has introduced four new Curado 300 reels offered with the power, durability and line capacity to fish swimbaits, big crankbaits, and umbrella rigs with ease.
Two models offered – each in both right- and left-hand retrieve – include the Curado 300 and 301 with powerful 4.7:1 gear ratios specific for anglers fishing slower presentation lures or with Alabama rigs and magnum-size crankbaits. The higher-speed 6.6:1 gear ratio featured on the Curado 300HG and 301HG enables anglers to aggressively work lures that are more effective with a faster retrieve, along with quickly picking up slack when enticing big bass on topwater baits.
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Strike King Report
Strike King Introduces the Rage Ned Craw
Building on the success created with their entry into the Ned Rigging game in 2019, Strike King introduces the new Rage Ned Craw for the 2021 tackle season. The scaled down 2.75-inch bait will give Ned Rig fans the legendary action of a Rage Craw, but in a package specifically tailored to the popular finesse application.
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Humminbird Introduces Fourth Generation HELIXÆ Series with New Larger Display and Advanced Networking
Since their initial release, anglers at all levels have enjoyed the fish-finding advantages of the Humminbird HELIX series of fish finders.
Now, Humminbird is introducing the fourth generation (G4N) HELIX models, delivering more technology than ever, with a wide range of features and screen sizes suitable for any fishing application.
The new HELIX G4N Series gives anglers the latest in innovative imaging technology, with MEGA Imaging+, and a variety of screen sizes from 8-inch to the new 15.4-inch display, ensuring there is a HELIX G4N to fit any angler's needs. The new HELIX 15 model boasts a giant 15.4î, ultra-bright and crystal-clear display to see all of the details provided by exclusive Humminbird sonar, navigation and networking technologies.
Humminbird Introduces Fourth Generation HELIXÆ Series with New Larger Display and Advanced Networking
These new fish finders come equipped with the best sonar and mapping options on the water, including MEGA Imaging+, and Dual Spectrum CHIRP 2D sonar, and are compatible with Humminbird's exclusive MEGA 360 Imaging. Built-in GPS and Humminbird Basemap provide depth contours and navigational aids for all continental U.S. coastal waters and over 10,000+ U.S. lakes.
Premium chart options from Humminbird include LakeMaster and CoastMaster charts, which provide exclusive compatibility and features to Humminbird users. Additionally, HELIX G4N models are also compatible with Navionics charts, providing Humminbird users the widest selection of charts available, ensuring they are covered with premium chart options no matter where they fish. For anglers looking for an extra edge, all HELIX G4N models will include AutoChart Live, allowing anglers to easily create their own custom maps in real time. Simply turn the feature on and watch as depth contours and even vegetation and bottom hardness layers appear on-screen.
New to the HELIX G4N Series, built-in NMEA 2000 and Wi-Fi come standard. All models have a dedicated NMEA 2000 networking port built-in to support the connection to compatible accessories to display information like engine data, vessel sensors and virtually any NMEA 2000 compatible accessory. Built-in Wi-Fi will support additional features.
Packed with Ethernet networking and Bluetooth functionality, the new HELIX G4N models have been designed to work seamlessly with the One-Boat Network. This exclusive pairing of Humminbird, Minn Kota and Cannon fishing products allows anglers to integrate compatible fish finders, trolling motors, shallow water anchors, downriggers and more, so that anglers can find, stay on, and catch more fish. With One-Boat Network, anglers can control connected Minn Kota i-Pilot Link trolling motors, Talon and Raptor shallow water anchors and Cannon downriggers right from their Humminbird unit. Select HELIX G4N models are also compatible with optional MEGA 360 Imaging transducers and Built-in MEGA Imaging on select Minn Kota trolling motors. Additionally, leverage the Humminbird FishSmart app for wireless software updates and LakeMaster map downloads, as well as convenient connection with Humminbird Technical Service.
The HELIX G4N family consists of five screen sizes (8-inch, 9-inch, 10.1-inch, 12.1-inch and new 15.4-inch). All screen sizes are fully networkable, including Ethernet, Bluetooth, NMEA 2000 and Wi-Fi, and offer models with multiple sonar technology options. All models come with a two-year limited manufacturer's warranty and will include models ranging in price from $699.99 - $2,999.99.
For more information call Humminbird at 800-633-1468 or visit http://www.humminbird.com.