Thank you for visiting our
Weekly Specials. We have some favorites posted this week, along with
some surprising specials. Our own production Stickbaits are on a
super special with 1/2 OFF their already super value price. We
received more inventory this month, need to make some room in the
barn and get some folks using the new lures...which will generate
more sales down the road. We also have a selection of our Diver
Minnow lures, up to 1/2 off while we get inventory balanced and trim
some sizes from the mix. You'll note the reel deals
as well, with added inducements this week on some of our favorite
pieces from Penn, Release, Accurate,& Makaira/Okuma -
including the new 16 size. We've got a few
great ways to add some comfort to your fishing with Cush-It & CB
Fighting belts. And, there are a couple other lure deals worthy of
your interest from Halco and the special purchase of Ballyhoo lures
from Berkley. Lots of reasons to
check out the Weekly Specials, and we sincerely thank you for visiting!
We
hope to be your favorite place to
grab sportfishing gear by providing sound
advice, sharp prices and excellent service.
Great Stuff,
Mark Smith
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Instead, upon placing your order
you'll receive an immediate confirmation via email. You are not billed
at that time. A real live human will actually review your order, and get
back to you if there are any questions (eg. regarding spooling or
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email confirmation and final invoice reflecting your total charges
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Okuma Makaira
Special: Free Super
Braid Spooling
or FREE MULTI-PLIERS while supply lasts!
Your Pick: SUPER BRAID - INCLUDING 16 STRAND
TORO TAMER SPLICEABLE HOLLOWCORE,
or CharkBait Premium Quality Multi-Function
Pliers $60-80 Value
You
choose either FREE offer. Receive either the
Premium PLIERS as pictured, Multi-Tool with
Split Ring tool and crimping PLIERS or
superior quality Super Braid
(gel spun polyethelyne line)
spooling with mono topshot
(if desired) at no additional charge. Both
offers represent a value of up to $80, and both
are excellent.
I
first saw this new series of reels at the 2011 ICAST show. I was
flat out impressed, and in the years following these reels have
proven themselves some of the best reels ever produced. Without doubt, this
was a game changer for the sportfishing industry. Okuma listened, listened well, and applied
what they heard in creating what may very well be some of the best
built reels on the market. The reels are robust, solid,
creatively engineered, and made to go the distance. Well,
after a year or so of proving their point, these Makaira reels have
demonstrated that they are up to the tasks anglers need
accomplished. They've taken more than their fair share of cow sized
tuna on the long range side of things and their robust construction
is second to none.
All the Makaira reels feature a carbon DFD (dual force drag) system for
exceptional drag performance, high drag capacity, long term
reliability and maximum alignment and durability. The Makaira reels
offer a "Pull Bar Drag System" with the advantage that the drag is
being pulled rather than pushed, which places heavy pressure on the
left side plate and utilizes the frame for overall stability -
that's the flaw of design in all reels built today, and Okuma feels
they've beat the system. With the Pull Bar design, there's no
pressure to create frame flex, or reduced drag pressure as a result
of tolerance alignment issues. As a result of the design, the open
top models in this line have none of the flex issues common with
other reels; no need to compensate for the disadvantage of design by
increasing mass, for instance.
The highly efficient drag system was designed and engineered by
Tiburon Engineering to increase maximum drag pressure, reduce side
load pressure on ball bearings and improve heat dissipation for
long term smoothness over extended fights. The Okuma DFD is
considered a wet drag system comprised of two carbon fiber drag
washers that are sandwiched together and bonded with a fiber glass
core. Pure carbon washers are coated with a thin layer of Cal
Sheet's Universal drag grease for virtually zero start up inertia.
These washers are compressed by two precision ground 17-4 grade
stainless steel drag plates that have been ground flat, then polished
for maximum smoothness. The stainless steel friction drag plates
have a minimum 32 Rockwell hardness allowing for high-end drag
settings and consistently smooth drag performance at all ranges!
(Model 20 pictured above)
Other important points of design: Silent anti-reverse, 16 point double dog anti-reverse for the
most reliable, smoothest and strongest anti-reverse on the market.
These reels do not depend on a one way bearing for their
anti-reverse, yet they have a similar slick feel to them. Robust! Helical Cut Gears, offers improved gear meshing, and gear
smoothness. They feel like butter being sliced when you change
gears. They're both smoother and stronger as a result of their
design.
Makaira Reels Feature-
6061-T6 Machined aluminum frame with forged side plates Proprietary hybrid corrosion resistant stainless steel gearing Helical cut gears for extreme smoothness and gear meshing Makaira reels all feature Two-speed gearing systems Gold anodized two-speed gear shifter housing Cold forged, Type-II anodized, machined aluminum spool CRC: Corrosion Resistant Coating process Patented spool pin system for use with braided or mono lines Carbonite Dual Force drag system featuring Cal’s universal drag grease Custom designed thrust bearing: Alleviates side load on heavy drag
settings 4-pcs ABEC-5 precision Sapporo stainless steel rubber sealed ball bearings MA-80WII features 6-pcs of Sapporo ball bearings Double dog, proprietary silent anti-reverse system Ratcheting drag lever and drag cam for precise drag setting Patented T-Bar handle with Easy Roll graphite insert on all models Heavy duty stainless steel ratcheting clicker system Heavy duty, precision stainless steel drive and spool shafts Type-II gold anodized frame, side plates, spool, drag lever and handle Open top frame design on MK-5II, 10II, 15II, 20II, 50II Lug and plug system on all open top reel models Machined thumb rest on rear cross bar for improved ergonomics Forged aluminum full hard anodized reel foot and reel clamp Machined etched Marlin logo on left side plate Precision placement of drain holes maximizes water removal from reel Special screw ports around side plate screws reduces water/corrosion
buildup Makaira lever drag reels are backed by a 5-year warranty
Note the well placed
drainage holes and robust foot
Note the machined
recessed line stay,
lugs or plugs...
Now, if you'd like a
second opinion on the quality of these reels, you might do a
little internet search and find a couple independent reviews that more
than agree with our high opinion of these new reels. They really are
terrific, and the beauty is more than skin deep.
Model
Bearings
Capacity
Gear Ratio
Line Retrieve
Max Drag @ Full
Max Drag @ Strike
Weight
Price
MK-8II
4BB+1TB
320/15
4.7:1 & 2.1:1
33.5" & 15.0"
27-lbs
24-lbs
24 oz.
459.99
MK-10II
4BB+1TB
460/15, 380/20, 280/25
4.7:1 & 2.1:1
33.5" & 15.0"
34-lbs
27-lbs
26.1 oz.
459.99
MK-15II
4BB+1TB
550/20, 410/25, 310/30
4.7:1 & 2.1:1
33.5" & 15.0"
34-lbs
27-lbs
26.8 oz.
459.99
MK-16II
4BB+1TB
700/25, 600/30, 400/40
4.3:1 & 1.3:1
39.4" & 17.5"est
44-lbs
32-lbs
32.8 oz.est
499.99
MK-20II
4BB+1TB
870/25, 660/30, 530/40
3.8:1 & 1.7:1
39.4" & 17.5"
55-lbs
37-lbs
45.8 oz.
479.99
MK-30II
4BB+1TB
850/30, 700/40, 550/50
3.8:1 & 1.7:1
39.4" & 17.5"
55-lbs
37-lbs
50 oz.
499.99
MK-50II
4BB+1TB
1000/30, 650/50, 400/80
3.2:1 & 1.3:1
37.8" & 15.3"
85-lbs
60-lbs
61.4 oz.
549.99
MK-50WII
4BB+1TB
900/50, 780/60, 560/80
3.2:1 & 1.3:1
37.8" & 15.3"
85-lbs
60-lbs
65 oz.
599.99
MK-80WII
6BB+1TB
1000/80, 850/100, 660/130
3.1:1 & 1.4:1
45.7" & 20.5"
100-lbs
70-lbs
116 oz.
829.99
Please note, the 10, 15, 20 and 50 are topless. The 30,
50W and 80W have the top bar. All models now in stock...including the little 10! (very nice and very
small)
In July 2013 we'll be delivering
the new 16 size, much anticipated and desired. Typically we
do not offer items that are not already in stock, however
given the demand for the new reels and certainty of delivery
we now make them available for pre-order.
Note:
We sold out of these innovative reels from our first two
orders...quickly. All backorders will be covered by our next
shipment - expected early this week. From that shipment there
will be limited stock available for new orders. Once that extra
supply of reels is gone, there will be a wait for delivery as
more are built. Also, all new production
reels incorporate a backup to the anti-reverse bearing, a new
patent pending pawl/dog system. That enhancement makes the wait
folks experienced well worth while, and demonstrates the firm's
commitment to building reels for hard core fishing and
durability.
Monday 6/17 - Well, 20 reels arrived today, backorders were
filled, had 8 available, but most of those now have owners. Our
next delivery will be at the end of June. Demand exceeds supply
on the SG's.
Release
Reels
Just what we like to see, some
innovative fellows who like to fish with creative minds occupied in
designing a better mousetrap...or fishing reel. I've been following
Release Reels now for 2 or three years prior to adding them to our
site & shops May of 2013. They finally have things together, and we're
very proud to bring their new gear to your attention. Expect this to
be the tip of the iceberg, there are more things planned... 100%
Designed, Machined and Assembled in Virginia, USA! Release Reels are designed for fishermen by fishermen - now that's
an old line, but very true with respect to these guys. Like some of
our other favorite firms such as Accurate, Tiburon and of course Avet,
these guys have a machining background and they took those skills, a
dream and turned their concept and applied creativity into creating a
new fishing tool for us.
Release SG (small game) Reels
Release
reels are unique, showing the innovative
spirit of their designers and their attention
to quality. Their first and smallest reel is
the SG. This little powerhouse packs a punch
turning 30 pounds of drag! It's certainly made
for fishing the new super braided lines,
holding 500 yards of 50# or 400 yds of 60-65#
braid. Some will go 300 yds of 50 or 60 and
top off with a topshot of 100 yds or more, a
nice configuration where a lot of casting is
called for. Their drag element is made from carbon fiber, "wet" drag for smoothness of
operation. The reels feature BOCA BEARINGS,
ceramic bearings with rubber seals on the
spool and stainless bearings with stainless
steel shields for the rest of the 7 bearings
used on these fine reels. Oh, I should note
that these are high quality bearings ABEC 5
class, not your basic cheap Chinese bearings
that are prone to failure. The reels are light
in weight, coming in at 13.5 ounces (12 oz w/o
arm), and they feature quick but powerful 6:1
gearing.
There are some unique
characteristics present on these reels well
worth drawing your attention to before
purchase, so you'll understand their approach.
First off, if you are a spool spinner you will
note that the reels spool does not demonstrate
long freespool when you first break it out of
the box. That's not a function of crappy
bearings or design, that's a function of the
lubrication within the bearings. Within a VERY
short time you'll note that these things spin
like tops, and keep on spinning. They must be
broken in, some of the lubrication will spread
and ease out, allowing better freespool. I'm
sure Alan Tani will offer an immediate fix for
this should it be something someone would
want, or you can simply clean the bearing of
some of the
lubrication. For my taste, I'll just fish the
reel and allow nature to take it's course.
With the bearings supplied, trust that the
reel will spin very well and cast
exceptionally. There are some nice machining
features you'll note, the frame for instance
is "bowed" meaning there's more clearance
should you not level your line properly in the
excitement of reeling in a good fish. The
reels come with a reel clamp that features a
contoured hook keeper as you can see in the
image above (or lanyard ring). The reel foot
is uniquely wonderful in my opinion, it's very
much knurled/contoured - not a flat piece of
aluminum - so it provides a much better fit on
most rods as it contours around the reel seat
smoothly. The handle is also something quite
special, offering great power and feel.
The
contoured ergonomic handle is available on the
right hand retrieve reels. For their lefty you
get a Magnum Ball style handle, which is also
darn trick. That's an option for the righty
reel. However the soft grip contoured handle
is NOT an option for the lefty reels. You'll
also note that the reel does not appear to be
ported for water drainage. Well, that's not
quite so, actually the entire gear case
provides drainage without vacuum with adequate
clearance running it's entire length at the
base. You'll also notice that the preset has
click stops, detents. One thing you will also
notice is that the reels do NOT have a strike
and full position on their lever. This is
unique to Release, may or may not be present
in future generations. There's a logical
position where strike may routinely located
above a sideplate (nicely trimmed) for
repeatability, which would allow for a logical
strike and full position. However these
typical positions are not machined or
otherwise market. Frankly, I may elect not to
run with a typical strike position on my own
reel, one of the other fellows working here
suggested simply using a sticker. I'm thinking
there are a few ways to play this one, and
there's room for individual variance. The
gears are made from Stainless Steel, and they
too will wear and become even smoother over
time.
Release
reels carry a LIFETIME WARRANTY, that's
another unique feature in the fishing
industry. They will handle any fishing related
product failure for a $20 bill - to cover
return shipping and insurance. Product failure
is not an option.
Lefty and Righty pictured above, Magnum
Ball handle on the Lefty
and ergonomic soft grip T on the Righty
(standard).
ACCURATE
DPX-2 SERIES REELS!
The NEW TRIPLE DAWGS!
Special: Free SUPER BRAID Spooling
PLUS Grip & Weigh Lipper Scale - $100+ Value!
Get 'em both this week for FREE!
SPECTRA/BRAID - INCLUDING 16 STRAND
TORO TAMER SPLICEABLE HOLLOW CORE,
AND TORO TAMER GRIP & WEIGH LIPPER
SCALE
Receive
BOTH the GRIP & WEIGH AND
SUPER BRAID spooling with mono topshot
(if desired) at no additional charge. Both
offers represent a value of up to $80, and both
are excellent.
T
hese are
the new Xtreme Series reels from the
folks that invented "big fish on small
reels." Accurate's DPX -
Dawg Pound triple dog and pawl line of
reels are designed for the
ultimate
stopping power and reliability. For
folks pushing things to the limit, these
new reels are designed to provide you
the tools necessary to get the job done.
With these Dawg Series reels, you
benefit from unmatched reliability and
piece of mind. The reels are designed to
ALWAYS have at least one stainless
steel dog engaged, with the second and
third standing ready! Since the
introduction of Super Braided Lines,
reel manufacturers have been
continuously looking for ways to put the
same power and torque available in
larger reels into a smaller frame.
Accurate accomplished this with the
initial BX2 line of reels, which
accounted for numerous trophy fish,
including some real cows (200# plus
tuna...). The Triple Dawgs take these
accomplishments to new levels.
The Dawg Pound
series reels
have taken into consideration some of
the other current trends in
sportfishing, the
expanded use of the rail for leveraging
heavier big fish to the boat, higher
quality Braid/Spectra/Dyneema super
braided lines and higher drag loads.
These lessons from the field strongly
drove home the importance of a
"redundant" anti-reverse, with less
handle play, more positive engagement
and reliability. The strain of the
most demanding styles of fishing require
stronger gear, and that's just what
Accurate accomplished. To most reel
designers, what Accurate expects of
their gear - the manner of use, well, it
can be considered abuse. The unique
thing about Accurate's Dawgs is that
they are
made for just that sort of punishing application!
To most other manufacturers, hard
fishing might be looked
at as abuse. To an Accurate Triple Dawg, well,
it's just another day at the office.
DPX-2 400
DPX-2 600
MODEL
WEIGHT
GEAR
LOW GEAR
CAPACITY
MONO
BRAID
PRICE
400ND
22
OZ
6:1
3:1
15#
300 YDS
50#
300 YDS
$599
400D
24
6:1
3:1
20/300
50/400
$599
500ND
24
6:1
3:1
30/250
50/325
$625
500E
26
6:1
3:1
30/300
65/375
$625
600NND
27
5:1
2:1
30/300
65/350
$649
600ND
28
5:1
2:1
40/250
65/400
$649
600D
30
5:1
2:1
40/400
80/375
$649
30ND
34
5:1
2:1
50/350
80/450
$675
30D
36
5:1
2:1
50/400
100/500
$675
50D
41
5:1
2:1
60/500
100/700
$689
Accurate: The folks that invented Big Fish from Small
Reels
Spooling - I hope we're not intimidating you with all the options, but
folks tend to rig up Accurate reels in several ways and we try
to accommodate all applications. We include 300 yards of Braid/Spectra
at no addional charge along with your mono topshot (if required) -
that's the standard configuration. You can also select "solid" or
hollow core Braid/Spectra and increase your line as desired by 100
yard increments by making use of the Optional
sections below.
Your Pick: SUPER BRAID - INCLUDING 16 STRAND
TORO TAMER SPLICEABLE HOLLOWCORE,
or CharkBait Premium Quality Multi-Function
Pliers $60-80 Value
You
choose either FREE offer. Receive either the
Premium PLIERS as pictured, Multi-Tool with
Split Ring tool and crimping PLIERS or
superior quality Super Braid
(gel spun polyethelyne line)
spooling with mono topshot
(if desired) at no additional charge. Both
offers represent a value of up to $80, and both
are excellent.
In keeping with our style of doing business, we don't post things that
we don't actually have in stock.
That's one reason why the images you see on our site are our own, not
the manufacturer's photos. If you see an image of a product, you know
we actually have the piece in stock. Well, after over a year's worth of
waiting we finally received the new Torque spinning reels! First glance, they are
beautiful, first feel, smooth and confidence inspiring. They are
strong, look at the shaft in the picture...they are very strong and
capable, and Penn took their time testing, refining and improving the
reels prior to their introduction, that's a very good thing. At this
point in time, only about 50 are able to be produced each month, the
limitation is the specific design and extraordinary hardness of the
gears.
Penn's Torque Spinner is so typically a Penn International...at
their
best. Solid, strong, workhorse, these are adjectives that have
described Internationals through the years, and the Torque Spinner is
no different. It features a fully machined aluminum body, completely
sealed, preventing sand and contaminant intrusion. The water tight
frame has 7+1 stainless steel bearings for smoothness, and they are
the right kind of bearings for the use intended. The reel features
Penn's patented Versa-Drag system, allowing you to tune the drag for
your particular style of fishing. And, just as you might have hoped,
the drag is sealed, too. There's an integral clutch sleeve to
eliminate any back-pay during a hook set. The one-piece aluminum frame
is complemented with a forged aluminum spool and sideplates. Torque's
have machine cut bronze main gears, and hardened stainless steel
pinion gears. The bail is made from stainless steel, and features a
unique push button selector for automatic or manual trip. You can even make the reel
"bail-less" with an accessory kit. The reel is made to fish Spectra,
it's got the strength for it, it was made for it. That's a very nice
feature, to actually have a choice. Most manufacturers assume they
know how you'll fish their spinning reels. Penn gives you a choice,
recognizing that there are times for both styles of use.
I have to say, I'd love to own and fish this reel. You can't
appreciate it until you hold it, it feels like a Penn. It's all
International. Looking at its competition, Penn's new Torque series
stacks up very well and the pricing is realistic, in fact a
comparative value. Based on construction and materials, value, the
Penn folks have made a reel a lot of us would like to own and fish.
Proof is in the pudd'n, but with all the field-testing (sea-testing?)
done prior to release, this reel is darn impressive.
Model 5 pictured in gold, model 7 in
background and below.
Note the button on the back of the reel,
for manual or automatic bail selection.
Here's
another excellent new product, a CharkBait
exclusive rod belt of superior design. Our
new rod belts are made from aircraft quality
aluminum and feature a floating gimbal for
secure comfort when fighting a fish - no
matter the angle ahead of you, jigging, far
out, or tight to the boat. Nice design, and
great comfort too, since our fighting belts
use a 4" wide strap for added back support and
comfort. The large metal plate and soft foam
pad protect the angler from bruising during a
hard battle with larger grade fish. I used a
prototype on our 4 and 8 day charters last
year, and frankly loved the new belt. It's a
very nice product, and since we're directly
involved with the production and import, the
value is better than any other retailer can
achieve. If you do some comparison
shopping, you might want to compare what we
are offering to Alutecnos Dolce Vita belt -
ours is more comfortable, has a broader
supportive back strap, and we are offering it
for a much better value (noting
that other folks sell the Alutecnos for about
$140)!
Kind
of hard to tell from the picture to the right,
with my wonderful little wife displaying the
belt, but the gimbal receiver allows the rod
to stay secure whether the rod
is pointing up or out: that's security, and
comfort. Apologies to my
wife-ski, who was at the warehouse working
with me and didn't have a chance to put on
makeup and do her hair, nor get more stylish
as is the norm for the ladies who grace our
pages. I've received a few kicks from her
already for posting this picture (which does
not do her justice).
You would expect this belt to
sell for over $100, not here, we're kicking
them off for $69 and there's no better value
and no better product on the market for
anywhere near that price. Given the integral
supportive belt, this product will fit anglers
with waists up to 40-42" - no more. The
receiver will handle rods with a butt diameter
of up to 1.25" no more.
Our rod belts are available in
Blue, Black, Silver, Gunsmoke and of course
our distinctive Red! And, ours come in a nice
mesh storage bag for safe keeping when they
are not being used. The bag allows for water
evaporation, as well as protection for the rod
belt. The bag and belt have our name proudly
posted, no doubt an advertising gimmick
designed to let folks know where you got the
piece. But, that's one reason the price is so
darn reasonable! Really, if you are an average
sized guy or gal, fishing tackle up o 60#, I
think you are going to love this fighting
belt.
Yellowtail Coffin Nail StickBait
1/2
OFF Swimming Lures
Here's
another superior lure from CharkBait, our slim bodied StickBait.
We just received a new shipment of these lures, and we want
to get 'em out there in folks hands and fish's mouths.
That's going to generate more sales down the road...and open
up some space at the warehouse which we need desperately
right now. That's the motivation for this deal.
The StickBaits feature a unique weighting system,
they'll cast like bullets and come to rest near neutral. See
some fish breaking the surface, toss one out and you'll get
a good return for the effort. Fishing the surf, the smaller
sized lures will bring in a lot of different species, and
they'll cast well, too. Working the flats, the fish will
move to these new lures just fine, and they'll hammer 'em.
There are three models in this series of lures, two
featuring two treble hooks, and one with three. The finish
on these lures is something you'll really appreciate, again,
there are no better lures on the market anywhere near their
price - that is a lead pipe promise.
Specifications: Large - 2 VMC 3X Hooks, 180 mm, 66.3 grams / 7.086",
2.34 ounces
Medium - 3 VMC 2X Hooks, 150 mm, 41 grams / 5.91", 1.45
ounces
Small - 2 VMC 2X Hooks, 125 mm, 26 grams / 4.92", .917
ounces
For
those not wanting the hassle
of wearing a rod belt, but
still not wanting to suffer
the bruised belly, the
Cush-It allows you to pull
harder while still
maintaining some comfort
down at the rod's butt as
you
leverage a fish. These are
made in Canada from a soft
but durable foam material.
The firm makes three sizes,
two of which fit into the
saltwater scene. The Large
Big Game model will handle
your larger rods, trolling
pieces or even deckhand
style rods, while the All
Species model will cover
your bait sticks just fine.
That's the size most folks
will probably want, no
doubt. Pricing is fair on
these when compared to the
older West Coast product
that went away a couple
years ago. I talked to the
owner of the firm a couple
months back and he wasn't
aware of the old Knobie,
came up with this idea on
his own apparently.
Certainly the materials used
are better and the way the
rods fit into the device is
a little different, but the
end result is the same, you
don't get bruised on the
belly.
I
made a special purchase on a product we'd not been
stocking, given a fairly high retail price an lack
of local sell through on Ballyhoo as bait out here
on the left coast. But, we know a great buy when
we see one, and we well know our East Coast, Gulf
and Mexico and Central America clients favor this
bait.
Here's a run-down on the product,
we have the lures in the best color: silver &
blue. The lures are 10" in length,
with one
rigged
and 2 unrigged. The rigging uses 100# test Berkley Trilene Big Game leader. There is an internal
leader hole which runs through the entire body of
the lure. You have three rigging slits in the
belly for adjustable J-Hook placement and four
rigging holes in the head for circle hook
applications. The lures have a paddle tail to
produce vibrating life-like action on the retrieve
or troll. The lures can be used on dredges, daisy
chains, under skirts...lots of potential
applications, and they can simply be slow trolled.
The MSRP was $17.99, and I've found some on-line
for $10 bucks or so - and that's not a bad deal.
Well, as I mentioned, I made a bit of a buy and
can offer them at $2.99 per pack!
LIMIT OF 10 PACKS PER TYPE PER CUSTOMER ORDER
please.
This has turned out to be the hottest
trolling lure for the tuna bite last year (2012) and promises
even more for 2013. The Halco 130 Max is
a cutting edge lure, bibless design. It's great in both a
casting or trolling application, and it's been the troll use
that's really been successful for folks this year. It can run to
up to 12 knots, running at 7 feet in depth. They weight 2 3/4
ounces and they will indeed cast well in addition to trolling.
Halco is an Australian lure manufacturer, with
factories in Australia and Indonesia. They are considered one of
Australia's best fishing lure companies, with many records to
their credit.
Here's a note from one of our
clients from "out of town" who found something other than to eat
the Halco... Photo is a a fish trip 2 days ago. Used
one of the Halco lures with the small pole on the right of the
photo. Took my friend some time to reel in the Wahoo. This spot
is 5 minutes from the dock.
It's
time to update this series of popular lures, so we're
making some deals to clear out the current inventory.
Our loss is indeed your gain on these very nice lures.
The lures offered here, our
Floating Diver Minnow Series Yellowtail Coffin Nails, can be effectively used
as cast and retrieve baits - in both shallow and deep
diver forms. In 2012 we expanded this series to include
some shallow divers and a BIG Deep Diver designed for
trolling duty. Most of the lures in this series make use
of good quality VMC 3X hooks, and the lures are
thru-wired for greater strength, necessary when tangling
with better grade fish. That's something they will be
doing a lot of, they're proven fish catching designs and
given that we are the direct producer we're able to bring
these great lures to you at a savings of darn close to 50%.
The closest competing lure in terms of design and shape
retails at something darn close to $20, compare that to our Diver Minnow Medium 210mm
size which we offer at $12. Like our Metal Swimmers and Metal Sliders,
we also upgrade some things that we think important. In
this case, we added SOLID rings to the nose of the lures.
That sure beats using a loop for your tie-off or the bulk
and weight of a snap. (please note the
solid rings on the lures - photo below)
The
medium deep diving lure was our first release, and it
caught a lot of fish for folks. The only downside to that
floating/diving lure was that some folks tried to run it
as a trolling lure on 50# line. That's not at all what the
lure was designed to do. It's a casting lure. It can be
used on the troll, but with light line up to 20# or with
50# Spectra. So, almost as soon as we began selling the
210 Diver Minnow, we went to work to make a more dedicated
trolling lure of much LARGER size - that's our 270mm Deep
Diver, and that piece will become something you'll be very
impressed dragging in Baja. For yellowtail, this is my
favorite size lure. You can filter through the pesky
mackerel and species you really don't want to hook by
trolling a larger lure, and you tend to bring in better
quality fish, too! Rounding out the line even more, we
added two shallow divers to the line-up. These lures will
fill the bill for folks fishing from the surf, inshore or
offshore.
For
2012 we've added some new colors and sizes and shallow
divers to this series of lure. The two new shallow divers
run 5.5 inches and 4 inches in length, and weigh 1.5 and 1
ounces. The new sizes are excellent choices for
folks
fishing the surf,
shore, inshore and at breezing fish near
structure. They cast great, and are beautiful pieces.
We're running VMC 3X hooks on the larger size, and 2X
VMC's on the little fellows.
These lures are best used as
either a cast and retrieve bait OR a light line trolling
lure. By light line, I mean 20# mono or 50# Spectra. Heavier line will reduce
their tracking and negatively effect depth. The medium and
small size lures are a floating diver style lure, made for
cast and retrieve applications.
Here's an image of the internals of our shallow
diver, note the weight system which helps casting
distance and acts as a sonic attractor. The deep
divers do not have the same weight transfer system,
they use a forward weight as well as balancing
internal weights.
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