Tackle Junkies

[abkeenan]

For those of you inflicted with Baithoarditis, such as myself.

Sneak peak at some of this years ICast gear and tackle. I posted some the things I found interesting.

For all baits go here https://www.bassmaster.com/gear/slideshow/199-new-products-icast-2017

The Berkeley Snap Jig looks really interesting for those of you that like the Rapala Ice Jig for vertical presentation and/or the Walter chasers.

Freedom Tackle also has their spin on the Rapala Ice Jig:

 

 

 

Interesting bait from ZMan designed to be Ned Rigged:

 

New Shimano Curado:

 

New Lew's Hyper Mag - Lightest reel they've ever made at 5.4 oz

New Lew's Super Duty which I know is a popular reel on the boards here

 

New CURADO rods. First time, that I am aware of, that Shimano has had a Curado line of RODS:

Lew's Mark Rose Ledge Series rods. Some 9 footer models in their lineup:

About time someone came out with a culling system that didn't punch holes in fish:

 

[moguy1973]

Cal Coast has had a clip culling system out for a while.  Their culling beam floats also.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Cal_Coast_Fishing_Clip-N-Cull/descpage-CCFCNC.html

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Cal_Coast_Fishing_Money_Beam_Culling_Beam/descpage-CCFMB.html

[abkeenan]

9 minutes ago, moguy1973 said:

Cal Coast has had a clip culling system out for a while.  Their culling beam floats also.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Cal_Coast_Fishing_Clip-N-Cull/descpage-CCFCNC.html

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Cal_Coast_Fishing_Money_Beam_Culling_Beam/descpage-CCFMB.html

Right on. Hadn't seen those. Should be a mandatory item for all tournaments. The old style metal clips should be banned. 

[moguy1973]

Ok, so #113 on that list is getting a little ridiculous.  A 16" screen on a fish finder? $5000-5800??  That's more than a lot of people spend on their boat.

[abkeenan]

19 minutes ago, moguy1973 said:

Ok, so #113 on that list is getting a little ridiculous.  A 16" screen on a fish finder? $5000-5800??  That's more than a lot of people spend on their boat.

Agreed. At this point it's just like TV's. How big can we go? I am not one to talk about spending money on tackle just to chase pea brained green and brown fish....but having a boat rigged with 10-20K worth of sonar???? Come on.

[176champion]

Im happy with 7 inch screens or even 5 inch....4.5 screen with gps on my console and a 7 inch on bow ..7 inch on console would be better as to see the gps map better.

[Quillback]

I like the looks of the Spro 90 crank bait and the Megabass "Dark Sleeper".  The Sleeper retails for $5.99 supposedly, almost makes me think it's a typo. 

[crazy4fishin]

Ab - thanks for posting....great lunch time / stuck inside / have to look at another dumb spread sheet break....I think these items will catch many a fisher person for sure ...my wife?? Well she wont be thanking you so much when I tell here that I have to keep up with the OA guys / gals other wise they send me laughing emoticons making fun of my tiny tackle inventory....

 

[moguy1973]

These boots look like they would be decent warm water wading shoes if they keep the sand and gravel out. At least the black ones do.

[abkeenan]

2 hours ago, moguy1973 said:

These boots look like they would be decent warm water wading shoes if they keep the sand and gravel out. At least the black ones do.

I think I would rather have gravel, or even thumb tacks, in my shoes than have to wear those. LOL.