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Abu Garcia Revo Rocket

December 20, 2013 by jim Leave a Comment

The Abu Garcia Revo Rocket is the reel for you if you have a need for speed. Finally there is a reel out there that will not destroy your arms when you try to burn lures all day long. This reel packs a punch and has some really nice features like 10 HPCR stainless bearings, a lightning fast 9.0:1 retrieve, the awesome, legendary Carbon Matrix drag system, and a bent carbon… ...Read More

Evolve Original Menace Mander

June 1, 2011 by jim Leave a Comment

I am a sucker when it comes to trying new baits. We all are, who are you kidding? The Original Menace Mander is one sick looking bait. I bet when the topwater bite is on this lure will be off the charts. The price point is $22.99 but according to the folks at Evolve their products are hand-molded and individually detailed. They also use dura-resin and and not pressed… ...Read More

Abu Garcia Revo MGX

June 1, 2011 by jim Leave a Comment

Abu Garcia is coming out with a new reel call the Abu Garcia Revo MGX. This is going to be a serious contender in the light baitcaster market. It weighs in at 5.4 ounces and has 12 pounds of drag. Awesome if you ask me. No fish will have a chance. Read all about the reel at the Abu Garcia website here.… ...Read More

Angler Innovations Rod Jacket

May 31, 2011 by jim Leave a Comment

Angler Innovations is coming out with a neoprene Rod Jacket. If you ever fished with me you know how I am about covering my rods and reels after I am done using them. I am almost obsessive compulsive. What I hate is having to carry a rod cover and a separate reel cover. The Rod jacket is one piece that will do both and it is made of neoprene. It looks like it will be solid… ...Read More

Shimano Scorpion XT

June 28, 2010 by jim Leave a Comment

I am a Shimano guy. That is all I need to say. I have tried them all, but I keep on going back to my trusty Shimano Scorpion XT reels. I am really a fan of the Japanese models that we can get from certain Vendors and ebay. The price might be a little more, but once in your hand you can tell why. The new Shimano Scorpion XT caught my eye and it will be part of the arsenal one day.… ...Read More