Gear News

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Waist or Chest Pack?

What’s the best way to carry fly boxes, leaders, and miscellaneous gear while wade-fishing? Florida fly fishers are talking about different waist and chest packs in the On the Fly Forum. Several point out the ergonomic drawbacks to chest packs, while others address construction issues such as waterproofing. It’s a good read, if you’re hunting for a new pack.

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Lazer TroKar Sweepstakes

Lazer TroKar is cleaning out their office to get a fresh start to the new year. You never know what you will find around the TroKar office. They have collected plenty of TroKar hooks, play-doh, a golf ball, stickers, a jersey, a hat, an eagle, and plenty of other goodies.

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HammerHead Lion Buster 5-Prong

Whether a lionfish tournament junkie or proclaimed lionfish “buster,” this shortened 5-prong pole spear is designed with one thing in mind, protecting our reefs against the invasive lionfish.

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AO Cooler Introduces New Mossy Oak Cooler

AO Coolers recently introduced their new partnership with Mossy Oak, world renowned Camouflage Company. With this partnership comes a special product specifically designed with the outdoorsman in mind, a camouflage cooler featuring Mossy Oak camo patterns.

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D.O.A.’s Big Fish Lure (BFL)

The D.O.A.(Deadly On Anything) Big Fish Lure (BFL) is a 5.5- or 8-inch soft mullet imitation. It’s not solid like a swimbait, but instead is hollow.

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Update for Excellence

Almost every piece of marine electronics you’ll find on your boat these days, whether it’s a VHF radio, fishfinder, chartplotter or autopilot has some sort of internal computer system or chip built-in that supplies the “brains.”

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RCI Optics

RCI (Right Coast Independent) Optics recently introduced a new product line of sunglasses that is designed with the saltwater enthusiast in mind. “The Monster Hole is ANSI Z87.1 certified but by no means is it a safety glass. It is one of the most advance lens system out there.”

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2012 Holiday Gift Guide

For the Sportsman who’s been there, done that, a fresh challenge: Catch a toothy critter and haul it home for the table. This Holiday season, let’s look at outfitting a Florida Sportsman for the ultimate inshore adventure.

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Wireless Kill Switch

It’s a captain’s worst nightmare, falling overboard and watching helplessly as the boat continues under power. Even if you haven’t seen it yourself, we’ve all at least heard stories of boats slowly circling or running dead ahead at high speed, but with no operator at the helm.

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Kershaw Pro-Grade Specialty Fish and Game Knives

The all new Pro-Grade Specialty Fish and Game Knives are for anglers that have a bit of an obsession, don’t we all? These knives are designed to deliver speed, precision, and amazing control.

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Redesigned Scientific Anglers Fluorocarbon Tippet Spool

Scientific Anglers fluorocarbon tippet material now comes on a newly redesigned spool. Six new convenient features were incorporated into the spool to help make fly-anglers time on the water more enjoyable and efficient.

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Pole Spears

It’s the basic tool for divers spearing fish, but if you’re just getting into the sport, which pole spear do you buy? Usually people will start shooting fish using equipment lent to them by friends or family who introduce them to the sport, but once you decide to put down cash for your own spear—what brand, how much, what style—one piece or multi— what tip, where to buy?

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FinAddix “From the Water to the Wall”

At FinAddix, the credo is “From the Water to the Wall,” and this is directly related to what they do. Take a photograph using your iPhone or digital camera to download your memorable fish or fishing trip.

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Orvis Introduces Silver Sonic Waders and Helios 2 Fly Rods

Orvis recently introduced two hot new fly fishing products, the all new Silver Sonic Convertible-Top Waders and a line of Helios 2 fly rods and outfits.

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Gear Keeper Retractable Smart Phone Keeper

Never worry about losing your expensive smart phone again with the new Gear Keeper Retractable Smart Phone Keeper designed with versatile mounting attachments and a user-friendly connect and disconnect system.

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Pro Angler FL iPhone App

The Pro Angler FL iPhone App has varied resources for Florida saltwater fishermen. The iPhone was released just in time for the Pro Angler FL App to hit the market. The Pro Angler FL wants to be your source of saltwater fishing information in the computer cellphone age.

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Northland’s “Impulse” Tube Lure for Panfish

Northland Fishing Tackle introduces the new IMPULSE 1″ TUBE, a tube lure that is molded hollow for panfish to swallow. The tube is small, subtle and natural, with a design in mind to mimic diminutive natural forage species, and to slip between the lips surrounding tiny panfish mouths.

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Walking the Dog Down Under

They all catch fish! A brief look at makes and models of jigging spoons for deepwater fishing.

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Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2012

Florida Sportsman editors were at the 53rd Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show all weekend, shooting photos and video for the magazine and website. Here we bring you some of the best of the best, and the newest, boats available for 2013.

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Swamp Savage Offers Apparel For Hard Working Hunters

Mossy Oak recently partnered with Swamp Savage for a line of hunting apparel “made for hunters by hunters.”