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(Provided by Fenwick)
Fenwick Redesigns Elite Tech Rods
As anglers grow increasingly sophisticated in their techniques and presentations their equipment must be able to keep up. Fenwick's revamped Elite Tech line of species-specific rods for bass, walleye, trout/panfish and big predators gives anglers a true tactical advantage.
Fenwick Elite Tech Bass offers seven spinning and 11 baitcast models for most every bass technique including dropshot, Texas rig, flipping and others. These lightweight rods are precisely balanced to be comfortable for hours of non-stop fishing and sensitive enough to feel the most subtle bites. Simply pick a technique, choose the Elite Tech Bass rod to match it and fish like a tournament pro.
Elite Tech Walleye rods are available in 11 spinning versions and one baitcaster with fast and extra-fast tips. Walleye can be very finicky and the medium-light and medium actions on these rods are ideal for precise, delicate presentations whether fishing with crankbaits, jigs, spinners, spoons or soft plastics and live bait.
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(Provided by Pflueger)
Pflueger Patriarch XT Low-Profile Baitcast ReelCombining high quality with lightweight components can be challenging, often leading to sacrifices anglers won't accept. The new Pflueger Patriarch XT low-profile baitcast reel merges the very best features in a baitcaster with a lightweight design that makes it tough to beat. This reel tips the scales at a minimal 6.28 ounces (slightly more than an iPhone) making this the lightest reel in its class.
To be this light, the Patriarch XT incorporates a rigid aluminum frame with carbon inlays in the body trim. Sideplates are infused with C45 carbon and the ergonomically shaped carbon-fiber handle is finished with an EVA knob sculpted over a carbon-fiber core. Durability and performance remain paramount to the Patriarch XT, with features not typically found on competitors' reels, including the Cam-Lock side plate, which allows for quick brake adjustments without fully detaching the side plate.
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(Provided by PRADCO)
FORT SMITH, Ark. - PRADCO Outdoor Brands, the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of fishing and hunting brands and products, has acquired Bandit Lures of Sardis, Mississippi.
Bandit was founded in 1976 by Jim Winter, who launched a series of spinnerbaits at that time. In 1980, Bandit exploded onto the crankbait scene with the 200 Series, which has evolved into one of the workhorse crankbaits in competitive and recreational bass fishing. Bandit eventually launched other famous models such as the 100, 300 and Footloose series.
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Vicious Vision Yellow MossForsyth, MO – Vicious Vision Premium Polarized Sunglasses now offer two new lens options, Yellow Moss and Blaze Orange. These new colors were developed to enhance vision and depth perception during low light times such as early mornings, late evenings or overcast days.
The Yellow Moss lens brings many of the benefits of a traditional yellow lens, but that hint of green keeps from blowing out images when things begin to brighten up.
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Fish GuardianIt doesn’t matter whether you fish tournaments seriously or casually, keeping your fish healthy is critical to competitive success.
Most anglers know to add a livewell treatment chemical periodically, especially on a hot day or when the livewell is brimming with big bass. Many of these chemical additives restore the slime that protects the bass and keeps them lively.