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GPS units once a luxury, now becoming a necessity for
anglers on the water
GPS combo units have forever
changed fishing as we know it. This original technology was conceived in the
1970’s and was at first employed by the US military. Shortly after its
conception the government realized that there were numerous civilian
applications for this space age tracking system. |
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Preview: Cobra
Electronics introduces an advanced and affordable marine GPS
Cobra Electronics has been a significant player in the navigation and communication market for
years, and has recently introduced two new marine GPS portable navigation units
armed with the latest technologies. Let’s take a closer look at the new MC 600
portable GPS units by Cobra. |
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The new Olympus
Stylus 600 Digital camera that’s feature-rich and All-Weather
These new-age technological devices make taking and sharing pictures
almost an afterthought and are a particular joy. This month Olympus released an
All-Weather 6-megapixels digital camera in their popular Stylus line that
fisherman can take with them to capture their moments on the water. |
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Preview:
Pentax announces 6 Megapixel Waterproof Camera, the OptioWPi
Fisherman love cameras, how else can we prove that we really did catch that
lunker? Pentax has just announced their new OptioWPi an
amphibious yet fully featured digital camera that may be just what anglers have
been waiting for. |
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Handy marine communication with the rugged Cobra MR HH400
XVP VHF radio
On the water
communications ability is key to a safe boating experience especially on those
adventures taken out to sea. Cobra Electronics make various VHF handheld radios and we take a
look at the MR HH400 XVP that is filled with useful features many of
which are key for clear communication. |
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Time's ticking and the Timex
Expedition 40091 just barely makes the cut
The brand name "Timex" may not come up all that often when anglers
talk shop, but in our
search to find a superior outdoor wristwatch we decided it was time to enlist
the Timex Expedition (40091) for our next backcountry
fishing outing. |
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It just keeps going and going...XPS Onboard charger makes
trolling life easier
Anglers depend on batteries to start the main engine, and deliver reliable
trolling power to perfectly position the boat, and onboard battery chargers like
the Bass Pro XPS are intended to reduce the headaches of charging and
maintaining multiple cores. |
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The Garmin 178C provides accurate navigation and
a detailed fishfinder all in one
Last season Garmin announced a brand new color combination unit that consists of
a GPS and fishfinder. Now the much anticipated Garmin 178C units are
currently shipping and we got our hands on one to give you the scoop on this
exciting contemporary gadget. |
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REI's Quest watch makes time visible in
the dark
REI is a one stop source for many outdoorsman, and while
they no longer sell fishing tackle they do retail a lot of the gear necessary to
reach those backcountry fishing holes. It is always easy to lose track of time
when wetting your line, and the REI Quest watch is designed to help anglers stay
up to date in a wide range of conditions. |
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Chock full of
features in a handheld GPS package, the Garmin eTrex Vista
Built for the outdoor enthusiast on the go the Garmin Vista represents the
top of the line in the company's popular eTrex series of portable GPS units. |
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Reliable and affordable, the redesigned
Hogwild Snap Watch II
So often when you are fishing it is easy to lose track of time. The new revamped
Hogwild Snap Watch is a "go anywhere" tubular watch that is designed to be
reliable and durable, but affordable enough so that if lost it won't break the
bank. |
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Bottom Line's Fishin' Buddy might just be your new best friend
With winter weather in full effect spooning is once again
becoming a popular method in which to land deep residing bass, but how do you
find them? Bottom Line offers an affordable fish finder packed with features to
help anglers locate fish at depths up to 240ft! |
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How much did that fish weigh? Prove it...
How many times have you landed a fish and just wasn't sure exactly what it
weighed? Berkley introduces a portable digital fish scale so you can assign a
weight to your next fish story! |
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