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April 17, 2013
Once considered a luxury, polarized sunglasses are now within reach of most anglers, and the amount of science and technology that goes into building a pair of quality polarized fishing sunglasses is incredible. Modern high-end shades are a combination of components that have been refined through bioengineering, anthropometry (design based on human physical characteristics), and quantum electrodynamics.
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February 28, 2013 by
Fishing season is heating up at OL: the 2013 Tackle Test is complete, we picked up bass fishing tips from competitors at the Bassmaster Classic, and a UK angler landed one of the largest marlin of all time. And now we're looking for the best fishing photos shared by you on Instagram.
We'll choose our favorite photo posted on Instagram to win this spinning combo: a Falcon BuCoo Micro rod and an Abu Garcia Cardinal STX reel. Tag us @outdoor_life and use the hashtag #olfishpic to get your photos entered into the contest and featured on our website and Facebook page (also, your profile must be public). And follow us on Instagram at @outdoor_life.
[ Read Full Post ] February 27, 2013 by
The Bassmaster Classic Expo is something of a deep, dark secret among veteran bass anglers. While much of the fishing industry prepares to unveil their new innovations at the ICAST show scheduled to take place in Las Vegas in July, the real sneak peek happens at the Classic Expo. To that end, Outdoor Life meandered through the Expo aisles to find some of the new great tackle that your fishing buddies won’t hear about for a few weeks.
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Favorite Rod Features and Components
If we were to construct the perfect spinning rod based on the best characteristics of the rods in our test, we’d start with the Fenwick Aetos’ guides, which are lightweight yet rugged, with titanium frames and nearly friction-free inserts. A tough tip is a must, and the Kistler Carbon Steel’s 304 stainless-steel frame is nearly indestructible, while its curved shape minimizes braid knots. The St. Croix LegendXtreme’s blank construction fits the bill—from its parabolic flexure to its uniform finish. The ratcheted reel seat on the Shimano Compre offers slip-free operation. A great grip is important, so we’ll take the 13 Fishing Envy Black’s grade-A natural cork handle, which is both sensitive and very comfortable.
[ Read Full Post ] September 13, 2012 by
For some fishermen, rods are a badge of honor—the more you have laying across the boat deck, the better your expertise. Right? Well, I sort of fall into that category—that of rod collector, not necessarily good fisherman.
Several years ago, I came to a startling discovery while on an offshore junket. I noticed, for some odd reason, that all the rods and reels on the boat were exactly the same. Each a perfect match of the next. That got me thinking: What if I was to employ this same tactic with my freshwater gear? What would the advantages and disadvantages be?
[ Read Full Post ] June 7, 2011 by
 Later this month Berkley will start shipping out NanoFil, its latest fishing line designed specifically for light and medium spinning tackle. NanoFil is a monofilament/braid hybrid that runs in extra small diameters. It's made of Dyneema (a gel-spun polyethylene), which is the same sort of material that's commonly used in bullet proof vests, windsails and Berkley's other superline - Fireline.
The difference between NanoFil and Fireline is that NanoFil consists of hundreds of Dyneema filaments that are molecularly bonded together, not fused together by heat like Fireline. The idea behind NanoFil was to create a line that has the strength and no-stretch, no-memory properties of a braid while retaining the smoothness of mono.
[ Read Full Post ] July 16, 2010 by
Last year’s ICAST, the fishing industry’s annual trade show, was, in a word, underwhelming. Attendance was sparse in Orlando, the numbers of exhibitors seemed to be minimal and the overall innovation of the new products to be introduced in 2010 was lacking.
[ Read Full Post ] July 15, 2010 by
As Day 1 of ICAST comes to a close, the big story is the G.Loomis/Shimano team cleaning up at the annual awards ceremony taking home six awards, including Best Saltwater Reel (Shimano Trinidad A), Best Freshwater Reel (Shimano Sella FE), Best Saltwater Rod (Shimano Terez) and Best Hardbait Lure (Shimano Waxwing). The new game-changing, impossibly lightweight G.Loomis NRX rod won both the Best Freshwater Rod category and the overall Best of Show award.
[ Read Full Post ] May 10, 2010 by
With felt-soled wading boots—and their propensity to introduce invasive species into waterways—becoming Public Enemy #1 at trout streams across the U.S, wading anglers are searching for a solution to the lack of footing they are giving up by abandoning their felt.
Enter Grip Studs, makers of tungsten carbide studs that you screw into the soles of your rubber-sole wading boots. They come in two protrusion lengths—1.9mm standard studs and 4.3mm aggressive studs—and in kits of 20 and 28 studs. Each kit includes an installation tool, which transforms ordinary rubber-sole boots into grippy streambed huggers in a matter of minutes.
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