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ICAST 2011 Coverage


ICAST 2011 : Normark/Rapala USA debut a wide range of VMC armed tackle

 

Date: 7/17/11
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Admission: Buyers & Press Only
Manufacturer: Rapala USA
Reviewer: Cal





 

 

 

Introduction: Normally Normark Corporation, parent company to Rapala USA, inundates us with a host of new product each year. But this year, they've concentrated on filling out and refining some of their product line. David James was on hand to show us the highlights as to what Rapala and the other Normark companies have in store for us in 2012.

 


Introducing the X-Rap Pop.

 


Borrowing and extending upon the popular X-Rap series of lures, Rapala introduces the X-Rap Pop for 2012.

 

Rapala X-Rap Pop: Borrowing and extending upon the popular X-Rap series of lures, Rapala introduces the X-Rap Pop for 2012. The internal long cast mechanism ensures smooth casting to the strike zone and on the retrieve, the magnified pop-and-splash noise created by the unique head design demands big bass action. Retail price is set for $11.49.

 


Introducing the X-Rap Prop bait.

 


Designed for long casting, the X-Rap Prop boasts internal laser-etched scales with holographic foil for optimum flash.

Rapala X-Rap Prop: Extending the line even further, Rapala introduces a twin prop bait appropriately named the X-Rap Prop. Designed for long casting, the X-Rap Prop boasts internal laser-etched scales with holographic foil for optimum flash. It's 3D holographic eyes seal the deal while the VMC Feather Tail Hook and No. 6 VMC Belly Treble Hooks hold on tight. Retail price is set for $12.49.


Introducing the Rippin' Rap lipless crank bait available in three sizes: 05, 06 and 07 with variable running depths.

Rapala Rippin' Rap: Designed for long casting, the Rippin' Rap features a unique, loud-sounding rattle powered by multiple BBs that pulsate through the water on the retrieve.  The rounded body features a textured scale, gill and detailed fin that are paired with extra large, deep-set 3D holographic eyes that penetrate all water conditions. Retail price is set for $6.99.


The new Terminator Pro Series Jig is designed as a casting jig for vegetation and heavy structure.


It will be available in 12 colors, and five sizes from quarter of an ounce through one ounce. MSRP is $3.49.

Terminator Pro Series Jig: The new Terminator Pro Series Jig is designed as a casting jig for vegetation and heavy structure. They feature a stainless steel bait keeper, silicone skirts, and color matched weedguard. Each bait comes with a removable rattle and a super strong, needle point VMC hook with a rotated eye. It will be available in 12 colors, and five sizes from quarter of an ounce through one ounce. MSRP is $3.49.


Introducing the Terminator Football Head Jig.


Designed for sand, gravel, or rock bottoms, Terminator's football jig sports a new head design to keep your trailer off the bottom when dragged or hopped back to your position.

Terminator Football Jig: Designed for sand, gravel, or rock bottoms, Terminator's football jig sports a new head design to keep your trailer off the bottom when dragged or hopped back to your position. Each jig features a custom silicone half skirt, heavy duty VMC black nickel hook with rotated eye, and a stainless steel bait keeper. It will be available in three sizes from half to one full ounce. MSRP is $3.49.


What the Finesse! Terminator's new Finesse Jig is designed for finicky bass in pressured situations.


The weedguard is reduced to a single, stainless steel wire for a small profile presentation.

Terminator Finesse Jig: What the Finesse! Terminator's new Finesse Jig is designed for finicky bass in pressured situations. Fish it slow in deep or shallow water. It features a new head design and a half skirt wrap to give the bait a bug like appearance. The weedguard is reduced to a single, stainless steel wire for a small profile presentation. It will be available in eight colors and two sizes, 1/8th and 3/16ths of an ounce. MSRP is $2.99.


Normark is finally updating the bait that built the Terminator Brand.

Terminator Power Pulse Spinnerbait: Normark is finally updating the bait that built the Terminator Brand. The new T-1 Titanium Spinnerbaits with Power Pulse QuickSkirts feature the same basic construction as the original T-1 Spinnerbaits but with a new, multilayered skirt. Down the middle of the bait is an extended skirt giving the bait a dual profile appearance in the water. Together with the new metal flake head finishes, the Terminator baits have a true, custom feel to them now. They will be available in 10 patterns, in two sizes, and two different blade configurations each. MSRP is set for $7.99.


Sufix has taken their popular fluorocarbon leader material and treated it to create a castable fluorocarbon line.

Sufix Castable Invisiline: Sufix has taken their popular fluorocarbon leader material and treated it to create a castable fluorocarbon line. It is 100 percent fluorocarbon so it's strong and abrasion resistant yet manageable at the same time. It will be available in 100 and 200 yard spools and in 4 to 20 pound test. Prices for the 100 yard spools will range from $13.99 to $21.99 while the 200 yards spools will range from $19.99 to $32.99.


Introducing the VMC Spin Shot hook.


The Spin Shot hook is forged from
vanadium steel that melds the perfect balance of lightness and resistance, with a sticky-sharp VMC Spark Point.

VMC Spin Shot: VMC incorporates a hi-carbon steel, black nickel swivel into its premium drop shot hook to offer their interpretation of this new hook design that allows your hook to spin around the line without creating tangles. The Spin Shot hook is forged from Vanadium® steel that melds the perfect balance of lightness and resistance, with a sticky-sharp VMC Spark Point®. The Spin Shot is available in five drop-shot hook sizes including 1/0, 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8. Retail price is $3.99.


VMC introduces a full array of Tungsten weights.

VMC Tungsten Weights: Compared to traditional worm weights, the VMC Tungsten Worm Weight profile is 35 percent smaller, which allows for fewer snags and better cover penetration when fishing with soft plastics. Forged out of tungsten, it provides anglers with better feel for structure and amplifies the slightest bite. Lead-free and easy to peg with an insert-free design, the VMC Tungsten Worm Weights are available in sizes ranging from 1/16 ounce on up to 1 1/2 ounce. Retail pricing will be from $4.49 - $8.99.


David James of Rapala takes us through the highlights of Rapala/Normark for 2012.

Conclusion: Refining the product lines while sneaking a couple of new and relevant products was the approach at this year's ICAST for the Normark companies and Rapala USA. The wider availability of tungsten product together with the extension of the X-Rap line are what excite us the most about this manufacturing giant. Thanks goes out to David James for showing us around at this year's show.


 

   

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