Jeep Offroad Camper Trailers
August 13, 2010 by Josh
Filed under Fishing Accessory Reviews, Tackle News
I’d like to think Australian offroad camper trailers had something to do with this. Jeep has jumped on camper trailer band wagon, excuse the pun. I must say, they look snazzy are are not too badly priced. But will they stand up against a rugged aussie made camper, or be left in the dust. Time will tell.
But either way, they certainly look the goods and no doubt will be a popular seller with Jeep owners and offroad enthusiasts alike.
Designed to meet off-road capabilities of Jeep® 4×4 vehicles, Jeep® Trail and Extreme Trail campers incorporate Jeep® Wrangler’s rugged design cues, including Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon 17-inch cast-aluminum wheels (with 5-lug by 5-inch bolt pattern to utilize most Jeep® vehicles’ spare tire), taillights, fender flares, rear bumper (Trail Edition camper only), badging and hood-tie downs. In August 2010, both Jeep® camper trailers may be ordered at local Jeep® dealers through Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand.
* Campers accommodate four adults and feature a queen-size bed, sofa with stowable table, built-in aluminum cabinet, 110-volt power supply and a premium canvas enclosure
* Camper trailers feature innovative engineering, capability and are designed and tested for Jeep® off-road capability
* For casual campers, the Jeep® Trail Edition camper is designed to endure trails with its lightweight all-aluminum construction, 32-inch BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tires, 12 inches of ground clearance, trailing-arm suspension, diamond-plated aluminum covering, and available 360-degree axis pintle hitch
* For hard-core off-road enthusiasts, the Jeep® Extreme Trail Edition camper ups the ante with a heavier frame, 35-inch BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tires, 15 inches of ground clearance, full-underbody skid plate, high-mounted fenders, and available 360-degree axis pintle hitch
* The all-new Jeep® Trail Edition camper (MSRP: $9,995) and Extreme Trail Edition camper (MSRP: $11,995) may be ordered as Mopar accessories on August 1, 2010 at local Jeep® dealerships
Deep Blue Marine Braid Buster - So simple, so effective
July 7, 2010 by Josh
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With braided super lines getting stronger and stronger every day and snags inevitable, one of the most irritating parts of fishing is trying to break the stuff when you get stuck!
As painful as it is cutting your expensive line, you don’t always have a knife handy and more than likely will get whipped back in the face when you cut it under tension.
No more cutting or tying it off to the bollards on your boat. Deep Blue Marine has brought out a simple, yet extremely effective tool for busting your braid. Living up to its name, the Braid buster makes short work of your seemingly invincible braid line.
At $2.99US they are a must have addition to any boat or tackle box.
AFTCO GBR Harness
June 10, 2010 by Josh
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This one slipped under the radar a bit. Check out the press release by aftco outlining the features of their new bad ass harness, the GBR.
The AFTCO GBR Harness was designed in conjunction with I.G.F.A. Hall of Fame Captain Peter B. Wright and tested on giant black marlin on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The GBR Harness is the ultimate tool for applying maximum amounts of drag pressure when fighting giant game fish from the fighting chair. The GBR is designed to be used with the “stiff‐legged” technique using 80lb‐ Unlimited tackle in fighting chairs with seat widths over 20 inches wide.
The shell of the bucket is constructed of vacuum‐bagged epoxy fiberglass and carbon fiber, and the interior padding is extra‐firm closed‐cell foam with a heavy duty Spandura covering. The trim, beading and zippers are all constructed of the finest marine grade materials available, and will give you years of trouble free service with minimum care. All of the stitching on each harness is done individually with heavy duty nylon thread. The 2” adjusting straps are custom jacquard‐woven nylon web with knitted in numbers for individual sizing for multiple anglers. The 316‐stainless steel custom ladder‐locks are easily adjustable to fit adult anglers of most sizes.
The 2” ladder‐locks, spring‐swivel reel lug attachment snaps, and the window bezel are all fully polished 316‐marine grade stainless steel…the best available! All of the AFTCO GBR Harness components are easily washable synthetics designed to be extremely durable for many years of rugged use. The interior shell can be removed from the AFTCO GBR Harness by the customer for custom monogram painting in the window area on back, or vinyl lettering can be applied to the 11” wide by 4” high window without removing the shell from the cover.
The AFTCO GBR Harness measures 10” high and 21” wide and weighs 4.9 pounds.
Suggested Retail for the AFTCO GBR Harness is $500, and it is available through most online and brickand‐
mortar AFTCO dealers SOURCE - www.aftco.com
Flurocarbon swivels - Aquateko InvisaSwivel
April 6, 2010 by Josh
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In a world where new materials are constantly superseding inferior ones, it was only a matter of time before it hit the world of fishing. Aqua Teko have released a substitute for the standard metal/brass swivels with a new Flurocarbon swivel. Yes, thats right folks. A flurocarbon swivel.
Utilizing the same technology that fishing line manufacturers have been for years, Aqua Teko are harnessing the invisibility and strength factor of flurocarbon and turned it into a swivel.
Currently the range is quite limited, with maximum breaking strain swivel available at around 55lb, Which is still one hefty fish.
Over here in Australia we have a lot of species that are notorious for mistakenly biting swivels thinking the “sparkling gold thing” is a dinner, resulting in bitten off rigs. With these new fluro swivels it will be almost impossible for a fish to spot the swivel which can only be a good thing. Stay tuned..
Keep things smooth with Daiwa Tournament Grease
February 21, 2010 by Josh
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Daiwa has released an exclusively designed grease for use with all of their Real Four and Saltiga Reels.
The grease is suitable for moving parts and drag washers, and is made in Japan. Daiwa’s service department has been using it for quite some time and from experience the reels almost always come back feeling like new, could the Tournament grease be the secret?
Unfortunately Daiwa’s after service turn around can be quite a wait, with “months” not uncommon. But as I said earlier, when it comes back they come back feeling amazing.
I guess for the average angler with at least some idea of how a reel works, the new Tournament grease by Daiwa would save the wait if you self-serviced your reels. Maybe this is just a ploy to get less reels through the allready over worked service centre? Who knows.
Either way, there has been a void of good quality greases in the fishing tackle market for some time, so its good to see something new in the range. Check it out at your local store today.
Vinnie Myers amazing Fish Art
February 1, 2010 by Josh
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I have known of Vinnies work for a while now and thought it was only right to give him a bit more press. Vinnie takes fish art to a whole new level. His skill, creativity and individuality sets him apart from the generic marlin and sailfish you see plastered over coffee mugs and bumper stickers.
“After visiting more than 30 countries on four continents I realized that one thing I loved to do, every where I stopped, was go fishing. I soon learned that art, travel and fishing were possible to do almost anywhere on the planet and I could work and do the things I loved at the same time…. this is where the fish illustration started and has continued ever since. While tattooing is still my trade drawing is what I love to do the most …it has been a constant with me as long as I can remember.
I am now spliting my time between tattooing , fish illustration and fishing ….a great mix and one I hope will continue for some time to come. Source http://vinniemyers.com/”
A picture is worth a thousand words so I won’t say much more, but Vinnies work is definately worth checking out and very reasonably priced.
See this and more at Vinnies online gallery at http://vinniemyers.com/section/3470_Fish_Art.html
Waterbuoy - Keep those key’s afloat
January 15, 2010 by Josh
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There’s no bigger buzz kill than losing your keys overboard while on the water. And trust me, I know from experience how painfully inconvenient this can be(Allthough thankyou RAC!).
This is where Seatreivers “Water Buoy” comes in to play. This simple yet ingenious deveice is a self activating miniature floatation device. Basically when it hits the water, the airbag inflates bringing your key’s back to the surface.
But not only is this keep it afloat, an LED light beacon makes it visible for up to 250 meters in the dark. Despite its small appearance it can hold up to 1kg of weight safely afloat.
With the replacement cost of a lot of car keys these days coming up to a few hundred dollars, this is a worth while investment financially and for peace of mind. At ~$20 this is a must have product for any fishermen.
Gillies Pro-Fish Grip
December 29, 2009 by Josh
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Gillies have released a Pro-Fish grip for the 2009 summer season. With its Japanese styling and funky colours, it certainly looks the part.
Made out of high grade marine aluminium, saltwater resistant anodizing and finished off with a comfortable EVA grip. Not to mention the built in 30lb scales and drag checker, the Gillies Pro-fish grip seems at a glance to be the complete package. Even the price is alot more reasonable than its authentic japanese counter parts, with a RRP of around $120AUD.
Unfortunately while all this sounds great, you do compromise on quality at this price. They seem to feel rather tight to open and even once they are open the claws don’t tend to bite down that securely. They also do not feel anywhere near as well built as there competition.
Sure you might have to pay a bit more, but personally lip grips are a great tool for any fisho. If you invest in one its well worth spending that bit extra to get good quality. Maybe not as stylish as Gillies, the Shimano Fish Grips are not much more than the Gillies and a lot better built.
And then of course there’s Boga Grips. A lot of people have tried, but I’m still yet to find something that works so well and handles the rough and tumble a fisherman gives it on a day to day basis.
The Gillies Grip is great for anglers who aren’t looking to spend the earth. For this price you wont find a grip with these kind of features anywhere else. But if you can save those few extra dollars, it may just be worth the wait to invest in something that will last you a lifetime.
Megabass EGI Hard Case
December 24, 2009 by Josh
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With the ever growing popularity of EGI fishing, the extensive range of accesories for these anglers is following suit.
Knowing alot of EGI fishermen myself, I know just how many jigs one can own. This is where EGI Jig storage comes in to play.
There are practical cases that hold up to twenty or even thirty jigs aswell as room for leader and tools…and then there are JDM themed cases such as this Megabass case that hold a measly 10 jigs(and only up to size 3.0) but boy do you look good doing it.
This double sided hard case holds your ten prized jigs securly and comes in a black and gold colour scheme. No doubt this is a perfect addition to your split gripped, low runnered, excessively long, pimped out EGI Rods.
Retailing for $39.95AUD
Shimano Blackmoon Fishing Backpacks
October 27, 2009 by Josh
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Shimano US are on quite a winning streak with their products for the 09/10 season, and their latest bag does not disappoint. Made of 1200 Denier heavy-duty 2-tone poly fabric, its built to last. The padded molded straps make it a pleasure to use all day.
Keeping up with modern times it includes a detachable mobile/cell phone holder. Why take just one rod fishing? The Blackmoon bag allows the angler to carry two additional rods in the mesh rod holders. Retailing for around the $100USD mark, it just slots in the affordable fishing backpack range.
We built this compact backpack to be simple and light for anglers who walk to their local lake or pond for a day of fishing. The shoulder and back pads use extra-thick padding material to reduce fatigue. Includes five dual pocket zipper binders and two Plano 3750 utility boxes. Source : www.fish.shimano.com
