Albackore’s Reel Transports help organize and protect
precious tackle at home and on the go
| Date: |
1/23/06 |
| Tackle type: |
Tackle
Storage |
| Manufacturer: |
Enjay/Albackore |
| Reviewer: |
Zander |
Total Score: 8.58
Introduction:
Do you have tackle
spread out on shelves, on tables, and anywhere else that there is flat real
estate? The more tackle you amass the greater the need for organization and
protection of your collection. This is especially true when you find yourself
with an arsenal of reels. Fishing reels are among the most expensive of all
tackle investments, and also among the hardest to keep in good condition.
Albackore’s Reel Transports are designed to eliminate the challenges associated
with organizing and protecting reels at home and on the go.
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Reel Transport
Specifications |
| Size/s |
Small (6 reels), Medium (8 Reels), Large (10 Reels) |
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Materials |
Cordura type Polyester, Velcro, Nylon zippers |
| Storage Compartments |
Customizable, 1 internal zippered pocket |
| Color |
Black |
| Price |
$29.99-69.99 (depending on size) |
Impressions:
The Albackore Reel Transports are handsome looking and are
completely black save for the small orange “Albackore” logo on the lid. The reel
transports come in three sizes ranging from small to large. The small transport
is designed to six smaller reels, the medium can hold eight small low-profile
baitcast or round reels, and the
large can hold ten mid sized offshore reels, or up to 6 oversized 2-Speed Big
game reels. As you would expect, the Albackore Reel
Transports are fully configurable and the padded inner interior is lined with a
Velcro strip allowing anglers to adjust the sections. This makes it possible to
hold even larger reels securely even in the smallest reel transport.
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The Albackore Reel Transport
features a clean luggage like look |
The lid of the reel transport secures shut via a
large non-corrosive nylon zipper. On the inside of the lid is a see through
zippered mesh pocket. Underneath the mesh the lid is also insulated providing
padding 360 degrees around your reels during transport.
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A close-up of the Velcro
straps that allow the transport to latch on top of the Albackore III
flagship bag |
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Together as a complete system |
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Latched on you can still use
the shoulder strap on the Albackore III, or just wear it in backpack mode |
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A close up of the woven
surface of the Reel Transport |
Ergonomics:
How do you test a product like the Albackore Reel Transport? You simply use it
for a long period of time. Three editors were given reel transports and each one
of us used them over a period of 12 months to organize and transport an
assortment of reels and tackle. I used the reel transport to hold my bass and
inshore reels, JIP employed the larger transport to carry backup saltwater
reels, and Cal entrusted the transport to protect some of his most valuable
import baitcasters.
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