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New Humminbird Solix Graphs Offer Huge Screen and Detail
The biggest news in fishfinding sonar for 2017 is, quite literally, "big."
For decades, Humminbird (http://www.humminbird.com) has led the fishing world by putting new tools and innovations in the hands of anglers to help them find, and catch, fish. Now, Humminbird has combined its best features and placed them into one fishfinder, the SOLIX - (http://www.humminbird.com). Offering the biggest display in the brandís history - up to 15 inches ñ the SOLIX boasts technologies designed to make locating fish easier.
A truly revolutionary product, SOLIX delivers game-changing sonar, imaging and mapping capabilities in the largest fishfinder anglers have ever seen. In true Humminbird fashion, these technologies are packaged in an easy-to-use interface and system that can make any angler better.
Unprecedented screen innovation
SOLIX (http://www.humminbird.com) is setting the bar for the angling sonar category in display size with two variations ñ a 12- and 15-inch screen model. Both come standard with Humminbirdís Cross TouchÆ Interface, letting anglers operate the unit via touchscreen or keypad, all while customizing the screen with up to four independent viewing panes.
Cross Touch allows anglers to use the SOLIX either as a touchscreen or with the keypad for easier control in rough water conditions. Individual panes can be zoomed or moved to different screen locations based on angler preference or fishing situation.
According to professional bass angler Gerald Swindle, SOLIX gives him a serious advantage over his competition and the fish heís after. "The size is amazing and allows me to see crucial screen information from anywhere in the boat. Plus, I can set up my panes to simultaneously show me MEGA Side Imaging, MEGA Down Imaging and how Iím oriented to key structure. I get all of that in a glance, so I know that every cast is a productive one," said Swindle.
Never-before-seen image clarity
SOLIX (http://www.humminbird.com/Freshwater/Lifestyle/SOLIX_FW/) units come in two versions. One is equipped with GPS and CHIRP Digital Sonar, the other adds Humminbirdís game-changing MEGA Imaging (http://www.humminbird.com/MEGA/) . This is the first Down and Side Imaging technology to enter the megahertz range with performance thatís nearly three times greater than traditional 455 kHz frequencies. It results in the clearest, sharpest imaging returns ever.
Anglers can choose MEGA Side Imaging for an incredible view to the left and right of their boat, while MEGA Down Imaging gives crystal clear pictures of what is beneath the boat. Both carry a range that covers the most popular fishing depths.
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Tour Grade Tungsten
Anyone who has paid attention to the world of competitive fishing in the last ten years can probably tell you about the rise of dropshotting. In an effort to offer as many tools as possible to our anglers, Strike King has added two new sizes to its Tour Grade Tungsten Drop Shot line.
“Dropshotting has become a go-to technique for many of the guys on tour,” says Mark Zona. “Fishing success usually has a direct correlation to confidence, and with Strike King’s addition of a ½- and ¾-ounce size weight to its drop shot line, the angler has more options for fishing deep.”
The two new additions will join a line that already includes 1/8, 1/4, and 3/8 ounce offerings. Tour Grade Tungsten Drop Shot weights will are available at better fishing tackle retailers everywhere.
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Unusual Trapper Hooks Now Available
Following back-to-back Best in Show awards in terminal tackle at ICAST and the Pitman Creek Fall Dealer Show, the anticipated Trapper Hooks are now available at designated sporting goods retailers across the U.S. and Canada.
Co-Founder, Larry Davidson, conceived the “Trap” in Trapper Hooks which features a box shaped design at the base of the J-curve that keeps soft plastics and live or dead bait locked in place to improve their natural presentation. “Without a doubt it improved lure and bait presentation, but when we realized how many more fish we were hooking and boating, we knew this was a superior hook design.”
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Tour Grade Spin Jig
The key to a good spinning jig head is attractiveness. It needs to catch a fish’s eye, while still looking realistic in presentation. Strike King has that covered with its new Tour Grade Spin Head.
“The Tour Grade Spin Head allows me to get maximum flash with minimal speed. That matters, especially when you’re fishing cold, clear water for pressured fish,” says Strike King Pro Mark Menendez who has won over 1 million dollars in BASS events. “Strike King built a better mousetrap with the Tour Grade Spinhead. The head design, color options, blade size and hook all combine to make it the finest underspin bait on the market!”
The Tour Grade Spin Head is available in three different sizes (3/8, ½, 3/4 oz.) and three colors. Look for it at better fishing tackle retailers everywhere.
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Marcum Recon 5 Offers Cool Underwater Viewing Features
With the power of underwater viewing now pocketsize in MarCum’s Recon 5 systems, it’s easier than ever to peek below the boat or ice to pick up clues about the presentations and cover fish prefer.
“Small in size, but big with features, the Recon 5 and Recon 5 Plus are packed with all the technology that keep MarCum electronics the angler’s first choice,” says ICE FORCE Pro James Holst.