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Strike King Report
Strike King KVD 2.5 Wake Bait
The new 2.5 KVD Wake Bait is built off of the very popular KVD 2.5 Squarebill design that anglers love.
The difference is the unique bill design that is angled so the bait wakes the surface of the water instead of diving. The 2.5 Wake is designed where it can be reeled both fast and slow speeds and will not blow out – an issue that is common in other wake bait designs. Being able to reel it fast allows the fish to not get a good look at the bait, enticing more strikes. Additionally, internal rattles create a unique clacking sound that drives fish crazy.
The new KVD 2.5 Wake comes in 12 fish catching colors and with a MSRP of $6.99.
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Storm Report
Smaller and Larger Sizes Now Offered in Storm 360GT Swimmer Jigs
To help anglers match the hatch on multiple waterbodies with baitfish of different sizes swimming at multiple depths, Storm 360GT Searchbait Swimmers Jigs are available now in two new sizes – one a quarter-ounce lighter than the original model, and one a quarter-ounce heavier.
The new ⅛-ounce 360GT Swimmer Jig comes armed with a 2/0 VMC Coastal Black Hook and pre-rigged on a 3-½-inch 360GT Searchbait soft-plastic, boot-tail swimbait body. The new ⅜-ounce Swimmer Jig comes armed with a 7/0 hook and pre-rigged on a 5-½-inch body. The original 360GT Swimmer Jig model weighs a quarter ounce, features a 4/0 hook and comes pre-rigged on a 4-inch body.
“One big deal with the action of any swimbait is being able to fit the head to the body of the plastic, and not have a larger head size on a smaller body, or vice versa,” says Rapala Pro Davy Hite, a Bassmaster Classic Champion. “These fit perfectly.”
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Abu Garcia Report
Zata - the newest line of reels from rod and reel maker Abu Garcia – were debuted at this week’s Bassmaster Classic Expo.
“The aesthetics of the Zata reels and combos are as unique as the line’s combination of performance and features, which are ideally suited to meet the demands of almost any bass-fishing scenario an angler might encounter,” said Abu Garcia Vice President of Marketing Jon Schlosser. “Bass anglers are going to be impressed by the compact, lightweight design, the quality of the components and the way it performs.”
Zata Baitcasting Reel from Abu Garcia
The new Abu Garcia Zata line includes two models of baitcasting reels, with both right- and left-handed configurations, as well as three spinning reels (Sizes 20, 30 and 40). Additionally, there are four Zata baitcasting combos and two spinning combos.
The new Zata baitcasting reels feature 10+1 stainless steel ball bearings for smooth casting and retrieval, graphite frame and side plates for additional weight savings, Carbon Matrix drag system and a Duragear brass gear. All of the features are incorporated into a sleek and compact reel.
The Zata baitcasting reels will carry an MSRP of $169.95.
Abu Garcia Zata Spinning Reel
The new Abu Garcia Zata spinning reels, which also carry an MSRP of $169.95, deliver 10 stainless ball bearings and an IM-C6 one-piece gear box with computer-optimized gearing for smoothness and performance in a variety of presentations. Built around a compact, lightweight aluminum frame, the Zata spinning reels feature Abu Garcia’s Rocket line management system and a braid-ready, machined-aluminum spool as well as a stainless-steel main shaft and components for additional strength. Both the baitcasting and spinning versions of the new Zata reels will also be available as combos, with the reels paired with lightweight and perfectly balanced graphite rod. The MSRP for the Zata reels paired with 24 Ton graphite rod is $199.99.
For more information on the new Abu Garcia Zata reels and combos, go to http://bit.ly/AbuGarciaZata.
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Garmin Adds Perspective Mode for Shallow Water to Panoptix LiveScope
Garmin announced a new Perspective Mode feature and transducer positioning accessory for its award-winning Panoptix LiveScope sonar.
Now, in addition to the existing LiveScope Forward and Down Modes, anglers can use the new Perspective Mode for unprecedented overhead visibility that’s perfect for shallow water.
“Gone are the days of casting blindly under docks and along shorelines for schools or beds of fish thanks to the new LiveScope Perspective Mode,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “LiveScope combines two game-changing innovations – scanning sonar and live sonar – to deliver the best of both technologies. Anglers can now see and easily interpret incredibly detailed, real-time images of what’s around and below their boat from three unique vantage points, all with one easy-to-use mount.”
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Zoom Report
ZOOM Adds Junior Size to Hollow Belly Frog Lineup
In response to the overwhelming popularity of the company’s Hollow Belly Frog released last fall, Zoom Bait Company announces the release of the new Hollow Belly Frog Jr., a smaller version of the soft-bodied topwater. It offers the same great “walk the dog” action and the same high hookup percentage, but in a downsized package that excels when fish are feeding on smaller prey or otherwise a little more finicky.
Frogs continue to play a critical role for tour-level anglers and weekend enthusiasts alike, not only in heavy vegetation, but also throughout a wide range of conditions. When fish are big and active, the original Zoom Hollow Belly Frog, which is 3 ½ inches long and weighs 7/8 ounce, is a key tool, but when the time comes to downsize this new 2-½ inch version should get the call. It still casts like a bullet, and slithers easily over and through the thickest cover.