Skip to main content

In The Know - May 2005

 















Avet JX 6/3


Avet 's new JX 6/3 lever drag reel has the same spool size as its predecessor, the LX4.1. But it holds 280 yards of 30-pound mono with two gear ratios. High gear ratio is 6.0:1. Low gear ratio is 2.8:1. These reels feature machined T6061 aircraft aluminum with a one-piece frame and side plate, six sealed stainless steel ball bearings, and stainless steel components, including ultra-smooth gear sets and a silent anti-reverse system. All parts are treated for corrosion protection. The jumbo dry drag washer is capable of 15 pounds of hook-setting pressure—20 pounds when screwed down. Suggested retail is $369.00. Contact Avet Reels at (818) 576-9895, or www.avetreels.com.

 

 















TR-1 Autopilot


The Nautamatic Marine Systems TR-1 Autopilot provides a large “transflective” LCD display with anti-reflective coating. It also provides backlighting for easy night vision. It displays heading, steering mode, a rudder angle indication, a turn rate indicator, and a directional input dial. The TR-1 Gladiator gives the autopilot absolute control in any sea condition without a rudder feedback transducer, which can fail. Yet, the captain can take control of the helm at any time by turning the wheel. Trim rings are available in a variety of colors to match your boat. Contact Nautamatic at (800) 588-7655, or www.nautamatic.com.





























 

 















X-PO Eyewear Pioneer


X-PO Eyewear introduces Pioneer . These sunglasses are made of aluminum-magnesium, a stainless alloy for optimal weight to damage resistance ratio. They weigh about an ounce. They have an 8 Base curve for wrap around coverage. All frames have integrated spring hinges. They feature polycarbonate polarized lenses treated with scratch-resistant hard coating with additional silver flash mirror. They also have an anti-reflection lens treatment on the backside of the lens to enhance contrast. Suggested retail is $139.95. Contact X-PO Eyewear at (888) 333-8667, or www.xpoeyewear.com.





























 

 















Pro-Techt has introduced Mantis , a quick, portable cover designed to provide anglers and boaters easy and convenient protection from the elements. The Mantis is uniquely designed to overcome the limitations of traditional boat tops by offering quick attachment, deployment and retraction, almost infinite angle adjustment, and compact storage. Weighing as little as 5 pounds, the Mantis top is lightweight and reduces to 38 by 6 by 5 inches when not deployed. Mantis attaches in seconds to 11 different mounts specifically designed for various boating and outdoor environments (rails, swivel, butt, slider and bench seats, rod holders, decks, sidewalls, etc.) Contact Pro-Techt at (888) 929-9980, or www.pro-techt.com.

 

FS




GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing.

Recommended Articles

Recent Videos

Gear

MAJOR INNOVATIONS IN SALTWATER FISHING BOATS!

Videos

Old Town Factory Tour

Gear

Still a Go for 2025 Gulf Red Snapper

Gear

Gear Up for a Goliath Challenge

Gear

Catching a Keeper No Easy Task!

Sportfish

What's Next on the Table?

Sportfish

A look ahead to Gale Force Twins

Sportfish

Turtle Hospital and Sea Turtle Release

Sportfish

Scuba Diving Blue Waters

Sportfish

Quest for Tarpon

Sportfish

Spearfishing in Paradise

Learn

Training with the US Coast Guard

Florida Sportsman Magazine Covers Print and Tablet Versions

GET THE MAGAZINE Subscribe & Save

Digital Now Included!

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Give a Gift   |   Subscriber Services

Preview This Month's Issue

Buy Digital Single Issues

Magazine App Logo

Don't miss an issue.
Buy single digital issue for your phone or tablet.

Get the Florida Sportsman App apple store google play store

Other Magazines

See All Other Magazines

Special Interest Magazines

See All Special Interest Magazines

GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing.

Get the top Florida Sportsman stories delivered right to your inbox.

Phone Icon

Get Digital Access.

All Florida Sportsman subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets.

To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine.

Get Digital Access

Not a Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Enjoying What You're Reading?

Get a Full Year
of Guns & Ammo
& Digital Access.

Offer only for new subscribers.

Subscribe Now

Never Miss a Thing.

Get the Newsletter

Get the top Florida Sportsman stories delivered right to your inbox.

By signing up, I acknowledge that my email address is valid, and have read and accept the Terms of Use