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Monday, January 20, 2025
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VMC Report
Tungsten Roach Jig
Naturally flowing marabou creates life-like action and mimics natural prey. That’s the secret behind the new Tungsten Roach Jig.
This new jig delivers your presentation to the strike zone faster and with a better live sonar return than traditional lead.
The jig is complemented with VMC’s exclusive Power Gap hook, which features a wider round gap, greatly increasing an angler’s hook rate percentage.
The Tungsten Roach Jig comes in eight colors, including Black, Glow, Glow Chartreuse, Glow Juicy Lucy, Glow Metallic Rainbow, Glow Metallic Red, Glow Orange, and Glow Pink. Ultra Glow finish allows the jig to be seen at lower depths and during the night bite.
The Tungsten Roach Jig is in three sizes, 1/64 oz., 1/32 oz., and 1/16 oz. It’s sold two per pack and has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price starting at US $6.99.
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Humminbird Report
Humminbird XPLORE Series
The new Humminbird XPLORE Series is the next-generation fish finder built to elevate every fishing experience. As the latest Humminbird platform, XPLORE combines the features of HELIX with advanced technology like Cross Touch control, improved waypoint management, included high definition Lakemaster and Coastmaster mapping, and a redesigned interface for unmatched ease of use.
With a powerful quad-core processor, fast start-up capabilities, and customizable side buttons, XPLORE ensures anglers spend less time navigating their device and more time catching fish. Featuring an intuitive touchscreen with full keypad, XPLORE allows anglers to quickly access critical features like Spot-Lock, mapping, and waypoint management.
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Humminbird Report
Humminbird's New MEGA Live 2 forward-facing sonar
Humminbird has introduced the new MEGA Live 2 forward-facing sonar, setting new standards in the company’s fish finder technology.
MEGA Live 2 forward-facing sonar from Humminbird further elevates the live sonar fishing experience with superior real-time clarity and bait tracking, empowering anglers to fish with confidence and have more fun on the water.
MEGA Live 2 redefines the standard for real-time sonar with crystal-clear, ultra-responsive imaging. Featuring enhanced clarity and a stable view, MEGA Live 2 allows anglers to spot fish and structure in greater detail than ever before. With improved bait tracking, target separation and optimized color pallet options, it enables precise fish detection in a variety of water conditions, providing anglers with the tools needed to maximize every moment on the water.
Offering unmatched performance, MEGA Live 2 seamlessly integrates with Humminbird’s new XPLORE (and other compatible units), delivering superior visibility and enhancing the fishing experience for both inshore and offshore anglers. Whether targeting specific fish or understanding underwater structure, MEGA Live 2 ensures anglers have the clarity and precision they need for more successful outings.
MEGA Live 2 seamlessly integrates with the all-new XPLORE units, as well as Humminbird APEX and SOLIX G3, leveraging cutting-edge processing power for enhanced real-time imaging and TargetBoost Technology. Supported by XPLORE's Quad-Core architecture and the advanced capabilities of APEX and SOLIX G3, this technology delivers unmatched clarity, speed, and responsiveness. While not compatible with HELIX or older SOLIX models, this next-generation sonar sets a new standard in performance, ensuring anglers can focus on catching fish with an intuitive, streamlined interface.
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Garmin Report
Garmin Panoptix™ PS22-IF Ice Fishing Bundle
Garmin has announced the Panoptix™ PS22-IF Ice Fishing Bundle—its newest live sonar solution for hard water anglers with a first-of-its kind transducer bracket and rotator design that eliminates the need for a pole mount.
To help anglers determine where to drill the next hole, the PS22-IF bundle includes an ECHOMAP™ UHD2 73sv touchscreen combo with keyed assist and offers two types of Panoptix sonar – LiveVü Forward and LiveVü Down – that shows live sonar images up to 100 feet in any direction below the ice.
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Berkley Report
Berkley Freshwater Magic Swimmer
The latest iteration of the Berkley Freshwater Magic Swimmer is designed specifically for freshwater fishing applications.
The Freshwater Magic Swimmer delivers the same revolutionary design and action as the saltwater version but is now offered in freshwater colors and sizes.
The Magic Swimmer, known for its unique and natural swimming action, was originally created for saltwater fishing applications. After extensive use in the salt, freshwater anglers specifically fishing in bodies of water where herring is prevalent began to notice just how well the Magic Swimmer resembled several freshwater bait forages. Anglers in the herring region quickly realized how effective the bait was on bodies of water such as Lake Hartwell, Lake Lanier, and Lake Murray and began to see similar success on bodies of water across the country with varying forage bases. Gone are the days of repainting a saltwater Magic Swimmer for freshwater use; the freshwater Magic Swimmer is now available in eight optimized freshwater color options.
The Magic Swimmer is designed with a tapered nose and humpbacked head that slices through the water with an ultra-realistic fast paced fleeing prey action. A forward weighted design allows for a stable action at various retrieve speeds without blowing out. The Magic Swimmer is the perfect bait for schooling fish in the spring, summer or fall; or fish feeding on forage spawns in late spring. Available in three sizes, including a new 110 fast sink model, anglers now have the ability to fish a smaller profile while maintaining weight to keep the bait from blowing out when retrieved at high speeds.
Colors include Blue Vapor, Chrome, Morning Dawn Chrome, Bone, Ghost White, Olive Bone, Perfect Ghost and Purpsicle.
Sizes include: 95 SK (Sinking) • 110 FSK (Fast Sinking) • 125 SK (Sinking)
Suggested retail is $14.99.