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Abu Garcia Report
Abu Garcia’s new Zenon Spinning Reel
Abu Garcia’s new Zenon spinning reel is poised to reset the standards by which all ultra-premium fishing reels are judged.
The Zenon is the lightest spinning reel ever produced, tipping the scales at an unbelievably light 4.9 ounces for the Size 20 and 5.4 ounces for the Size 30. Paired with a light spinning rod, the result is a configuration that brings unparalleled sensitivity and all-day comfort to serious anglers.
Zenon was developed for those who desire the very best to complement their skills, regardless of whether anglers are fishing for fun or for a paycheck. Abu Garcia engineers worked with their Japanese design team to build the ultimate finesse-style spinning reel that would succeed in the sophisticated finesse-specific Japanese market and find a strong foothold in the competitive U.S. bass and walleye tournament scene.
At the heart of the Zenon’s weight-saving design and striking looks is the elimination of empty spaces commonly found in spinning reels. The Zenon body design is noticeably smaller than the spool and rotor; it features a one-piece gear box with no sideplate while the frame is integrated with the stem. Combined, these design features shrink the overall footprint and weight of the reel while providing a rigid system for the gears. The magnesium body is contoured to fit comfortably in hands and provides greater weight savings and durability than the advanced plastics commonly used in other spinning reels touted as “lightweight.”
Featuring a silky-smooth drag across all settings to make the most of light-line finesse presentations, the Zenon is equipped with low-inertia, silent-rotation rotors and an ultralight hybrid spool. Additional weight savings are found in the hollow, soft-touch handle knob. Both sizes of the Zenon feature a 6.2:1 gear ratio.
The new Abu Garcia Zenon will be available in March 2021 and will have an MSRP of $499.95 for both the Size 20 and Size 30 versions. For more information about the reel or the entire lineup of Abu Garcia products, visit AbuGarcia.com.
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Daiwa Report
LOUDBUZZ Premium Buzzbait
Ever Green, a Japanese designer of highly refined baits, has introduced the LOUDBUZZ, a classic buzzbait at first glance, yet one constructed of premium components that not only endure hearty strikes, but also deliver a best-of-class performance.
LOUDBUZZ’s custom offset aluminum prop throws a wave of water while keeping the bait tracking on a straight plane. The prop is affixed with an aluminum rivet and mounted on a stainless-steel shaft, yielding unmatched toughness.
Daiwa and Ever Green pro Cody Meyer is a big fan of the new LOUDBUZZ, having caught countless fish on the MLF Tour thanks to its premium, fish-attracting performance.
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Berkley Report
Berkley is expanding its lineup of frog baits with the addition of three new baits that includes two new soft baits infused with PowerBait® formula - the Beat’n Paddle Frog and the Buzz’n Speed Toad, and the Berkley Power Pop.
A creative spin on a familiar shape, the Berkley Power Pop combines the softness of a soft bait with the high buoyancy of a hard bait. Initially developed by Berkley scientists in Japan, the Power Pop is a super high flotation frog. Uniquely constructed from a durable, ultra low-density material to keep water out, the Power Pop is nearly impossible to sink in most situations. The wide-cupped mouth allows added surface disturbance and the recessed hook pocket keeps the bait weedless. The new Berkley Power Pop is available in 10 unique color designs and comes paired with the proven and popular Fusion19™ EWG Hook.
The Berkley PowerBait Beat’n Paddle Frog is designed with paddle tail-style feet that make an easy-to-start rhythmic sound to which bass are immediately drawn. The all-new 3.9-inch ultra-real HD Tru colors make the ultimate frog fishing experience for any angler. The perpendicular hook point keepers protect single hook and double frog hook rigs to accommodate fishing around structure. The sturdy body allows for fishing in heavy cover and catching multiple fish per bait.
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Sunline Report
Sunline Nylon Leader
Nylon Leader: A premium nylon designed specifically for leader and top shot applications.Th is nylon leader makes a great choice for use with mainline braid when you want to have a more buoyant leader with baits like topwaters. This is not just a regular nylon in a different package; it is a special master batch nylon which provides high breaking strength and high tenacity. Nylon leader also has reduced water absorption, which prevents weakening in the line like many other regular nylons. Nylon leader is designed with shock absorption to prevent break offs from extreme shocks of sudden lure movement, aggressive strikes, or sudden fish surges. Nylon leader is offered in 8lb-16lb in a 50yd spool. MSRP is $6.99.
Troll FC: Sunline is launching a new fluorocarbon for the big water trolling market. Troll FC is a first of its kind, 100% fluorocarbon line designed specifically for trolling. Traditionally, anglers have only used nylon lines for trolling, but with the rising popularity of fluorocarbon and the demand from anglers wanting to utilize fluorocarbon in trolling techniques, Sunline has developed Troll FC. It features slightly more stretch than standard fluorocarbon to increase hook up and landing ratios with trolled baits while providing the improved abrasion resistance and higher sensitivity of fluorocarbon. Sunline's Plasma Rise technology makes the line more abrasion resistant and slicker than traditional fluorocarbons for less resistance in the water. Troll FC is being offered in a 1000yd spool. The line diameter is 0.013, which is 16lb test equivalent for Sunline. The 0.013 size is the standard diameter used by anglers in conjunction with diving charts. MSRP is $99.
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DD26 Report
DD26 Motor Tote for Mercury 150HP 4-Stroke Engines
DD26 Fishing has announced the addition of a Mean Mount Motor Tote specifically designed to fit and protect Mercury’s 4-Stroke 150 horsepower outboard, thus answering the needs and demands of boaters who want to make sure that their equipment continues to operate flawlessly. Combined with the DD26 steering locks, they ensure that anglers will be able to enjoy their days on the water without worrying about damage caused by towing to and from the lake.