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certainly isn't your Granma's Lure Cover (continued)
 Performance
cont'd:
Mark also found
the cover useful for storing shaky head, dart head, football jigs and open hooks
you can open the cover and hook the hook of any of these baits inside which
holds them neatly, would be great for a non boater wanting to keep his tackle
ready and organized.
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Once on the rod the CoverLure
makes transport of the rig easy and safe |
To really stress
the capabilities of the CoverLure we put a Black Dog Shellcracker into a 6.5” x
4” CoverLure and dropped it from a height of 18 feet onto the pavement. Not only
was the lure absolutely protected but the Coverlure also exhibited no signs of
damage, and simply got a bit dirty.
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CoverLure
also offers personalization in the form of quality embroidery |
The only issues we found were
the smaller CoverLure was slightly small at the bend to go around massive
swimbait style sticks. While it would close it would shift larger lures forward
so that the hooks would get into the Velcro.
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The CoverLure is closed with
heavy duty Velcro |
Durability: Durability
on this product can be evaluated in two ways. One how well the product protects
your lures, and secondly how the product stands up to prolonged usage. Lures can
be expensive these days, especially if you are using premium Japanese lures, or
handmade swimbaits (which by themselves can cost more than the rod or reel that
you are throwing them on). Nothing is worse than buying a new swimbait and
chipping and scratching it up before you even get to catch a lunker on it.
CoverLures are good fro protecting these valuable baits during storage, or on
the rod throughout transport in the car or on the boat.
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The CoverLure is stitched and
features extra nylon on the edges for durability |
We found the CoverLure
exceptionally good at organizing swimbaits too, as we could pack even the large
ones right into our locker. The varying colors and patterns made it easy to
identify the swimbaits, and it is possible to label the lure covers with making
tape and a permanent marker.
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A new longer
version for Muskie lures and swimbaits |
After using these covers for
two months we have not noticed any wear what so ever and it appears that they
will last a long time under even the most adverse conditions. Sure the wool may
not be as it was when it came out of the bag, but they continue to function
beautifully.
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A Swimbait inside the longer
version |
Price:
The CoverLure’s are certainly not the cheapest lure covers out there, but they
are not outrageously priced either. Each 6.5 x 4” cover retails for $14.95 each,
but cost only 10 dollars each when you purchase two. Swimbait sized CoverLures
cost $35.00 for two. When you consider the robust construction and use of actual
natural wool the price doesn’t seem all that bad at all, and if you are an avid
swimbait fisherman and do employ expensive swimbaits then the CoverLure has your
name all over it.
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No more hooks in the leg while
running the boat hard |
Applications: The
CoverLure is good for whenever you want to guard against loose treble hooks,
protect a lure, and Mark even brought up the value of hiding it from your
competitors during a tourney situation. In addition we found a number of other
uses, including the ability to protect your belongings when not in use, for
example when your not using the CoverLure you can store your keys, wallet, loose
change, whatever all in one easy to find pocket, which can be placed inside your
console storage or tackle box. Other uses include being able to keep your lures
wet (like porks) or even scented throughout the day. Zander also liked the
CoverLure for saltwater applications. Buy wrapping it around large irons the
baits wouldn't move around at all when held upright in rod holders during rough
runs.
Ratings:
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CoverLure
Ratings (?/10) |
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Construction/Quality |
Simply the best constructed lure cover we have
seen to date. The quality on this lure cover is excellent, and the natural
wool is a very nice implementation |
9.5 |
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Performance |
The CoverLures work well except for when you
pair a massive lure with a large diameter rod, this will push the lure to
the Velcro area. That said this is still the best lure cover we have seen to
date. |
8.5 |
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Price |
The CoverLure isn't cheap, but if you consider
how good the solution is and what it costs to use natural wool the price
seems reasonable all of a sudden |
8 |
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Features |
In terms of features the CoverLure is pretty
much as good as it gets. The only way we see to improve the actual design is
to put a small windowed area into the side where you could slip a piece of
paper in in to label swimbaits. This would be good if you have a serious
arsenal |
9 |
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Design (Ergonomics) |
The CoverLure is reliable and easy to use, and
the natural wool really makes it easy to get lures in and out. Unlike other
lure covers lures just don't flop out once you open the cover. The wool
offers some resistance without ever getting tangled |
9 |
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Application |
This product does exactly what it claims to do
and more. We are sure that you will find other uses for it that we didn't
even think of. As far as lure covers go the CoverLure is so good that it
makes others look downright bad |
9 |
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Total Score |
8.83 |
Pluses and Minuses:
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Plus Minus |
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J
Well built, interior
and exteriors are high quality |
L
The fold area is
slightly small and is a little difficult to get around a large rod diameter
with big lures inside |
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J
Sturdy, holds up well |
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J
Nice design, looks
sleek |
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J
Not cheap...but priced right |
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J
Multiple uses |
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Conclusion: Mark
called the CoverLure an “Awesome product, one that is well designed, very
durable and has a great many uses. Plus it’s reasonably priced.” He proceeded to
get a complete matching set for all his rods. The CoverLure is in all senses of
the word “premium,” and unlike other covers before it actually offers anglers
something new and exciting, something we never thought we would see in something
as simple as a lure cover. But that is exactly it, CoverLure realized that lure
covers in the past are exactly that….simple. By really doing the homework and
bringing a new material and design to a familiar design a quality product, one
that is unique, was born, If you haven’t used a lure cover in the past pick up
just one of these an give it a try, you’ll be surprised how much you like it,
and we have no doubt that you will find other uses for this product as well.
When it comes to lure protection, safety, storage, and ease of use CoverLure has
just set a new benchmark in bait covers.
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