It's a Wrap! Rods, Lures, and Terminal Tackle from ICAST 2011
(continued)
Tungstenweights.com:
Maybe not the most glamorous category but terminal tackle is among the most
important piece of the equation for anglers. This year there were two terminal
tackle manufacturers that really caught our attention, the first of which was
Tungstenweights.com. This company makes high quality tungsten weights in a wide
range of styles.
The bullet weights are insert free and feature "smooth bore technology" for a
diamond polished finish that reduces friction on the line. A pack of four
1/16oz. weights retails for only $3.19 and there is a wide range of colors
ranging from the traditional Black to Red, Green, and June Bug.
Tungstenweights.com offers refined weights
The team at
Tungstenweights.com is on a mission to introduce quality tungsten weights at
reasonable prices
Anglers Select-Eco Pro:
This family owned company was founded by people who love to fish and had a hard
time finding tungsten weights in stock and at an affordable price. But it wasn't
just tungsten products with Eco Pro, the company has some very innovative
products that are designed to solve common problems anglers encounter on a daily
basis.
The Diamond
Pegs help keeps hooks pinned securely in plastics
The company's "Diamond Pegs"
insert right through the eye of the lure once you rig your plastics like you
normally would. This patent pending pegging system immediately immobilizes the
top of the hook preventing it from ripping out of the bait. There are four sizes
available making it easy to match all sized hooks. Each pack of 20 retails for
$4.99.
The Pro Wacky
weight is extremely innovative and allows anglers to fish wacky a completely new
way
Probably the most interesting
weight at the show was the Pro Wacky Weight which puts a new spin on wacky style
fishing. The weight is rigged with a wire eye and inserts right into the center
of the plastic where the hook point is passed through the eye. This allows
anglers to fish the hook at a 90 degree angle which exposes more of the hook
point and reduces wear and tear on the plastic. The weight is available in a
range of sizes from 1/32oz. to 3/16oz. and colors from red, black, green pumpkin
and plain. These new weights retail for $5.00 to $11.99 each.
Lee Rogers and
Tyler Brinks show us the new Eco Pro terminal tackle
Conclusion: Another ICAST is in the
books. Each and every year the tackle manufacturers seem to find a way to
innovate, tweak, and refine their offerings in an effort to catch both fish and
anglers. This year was a strong showing overall with more manufacturers taking
chances to tool up new products. Thanks to all our readers for tuning into this
year's coverage. It is now time for us to head back into the field and check out
the very product recently unveiled at the show.
