Rods and Reels

January 18, 2012 By Florida Sportsman

Featured Rods and Reels

Abu Garcia

Spirit Lake, 51360

800-228-4272

www.abugarcia.com

Allstar Rods

www.allstarrods.com

Berkley

Spirit Lake, 51360

www.berkley-fishing.com

Tom Redington, Texas-based MLF Pro, offers a quick look at the new Berkley Finisher. The Finisher is a newly released forward-facing sonar-optimized bait that utilizes its ability to hover and move laterally to stay in the strike zone as long as possible, giving the angler maximum control when using FFS. Jerk, glide or a steady retrieve will all work wonders with this selection.

Gear

New Berkley Power Switch: Powerhouse Lure Designed for Foward-Facing Sonar

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New Berkley Power Switch: Powerhouse Lure Designed for Foward-Facing Sonar

Berkley's brand new PowerSwitch is a PowerBait-flavored minnow bait designed to deliver a wide range of actions. Casts far, sinks fast and hovers where you want it. Listen as Berkley Project Engineer Kyle Peterson discusses the design and its applications for fishing with forward-facing sonar.

Gear

New Berkley Krej: A Reversed Lip Jerkbait?

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New Berkley Krej: A Reversed Lip Jerkbait?

Tom Redington, Texas-based MLF Pro, offers a quick look at the new Berkley Krej. It's a unique jerkbait with a reversed lip designed for special applications using forward-facing sonar. Berkley introduced the Krej and two other "FFS optimized" bait series to the sportfishing media in Houston, TX this week. Florida Sportsman Editor Jeff Weakley was out there and shot this short video with Redington.

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How to Install New Fuel Tanks in an Old Boat

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How to Install New Fuel Tanks in an Old Boat

The boys at Marine Customs Unlimited prep and install the new fuel tanks in the 31" Contender project.

Videos

Testing Out the Latest from Old Town in the Marquesas

Videos

Testing Out the Latest from Old Town in the Marquesas

Florida Sportsman crew heads to the Marquesas to test out the latest from Old Town Watercraft

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How to Powder Coat: Benefits of Powder Coating Metal Fuel Tanks

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How to Powder Coat: Benefits of Powder Coating Metal Fuel Tanks

Brian O'Donnell at Marine Customs Unlimited outsources some help for the 31' Contender project and visits T-N-T Custom Boatworks in Fort Pierce to order brand new powder coated fuel tanks. Let's take a closer look at how the powder coating process is done to ensure life long protection.

Gear

Father & Son Customize a 20' Center Console | One Man's Dreamboat

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Father & Son Customize a 20' Center Console | One Man's Dreamboat

FS Boating Editor George LaBonte joins Scott Dunik and his son Shawn Dunnuck aboard their custom-built 20' center console.

Gear

Best Features of the Shallow Sport X3

Gear

Best Features of the Shallow Sport X3

Is the Shallow Sport X3 one of the most versatile coastal boats on the market? Yes, and here's why.

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How to Fix an Outboard Motor that was Submerged in Saltwater

Learn

How to Fix an Outboard Motor that was Submerged in Saltwater

When an outboard goes overboard, boaters need to act fast to salvage their investment to prevent permanent damage. Steve Altenhoff at Marine Customs Unlimited shares which areas you should check for water intrusion and which items should be replaced after an outboard motor falls into saltwater.