The new holographic spinners are available in
sizes 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, and 15 and available now.
Trout will love to chase these new
holographic spinners
Sea Eagle 285 FPB:
We've already done a
in-depth preview on the 285 FPB but we were able to see if first
hand loaded with all the accessories.
The Sea Eagle 285 FPB, completely
frameless and portable
The design of the 385 FPB is different in that you
are elevated from the water and the floor of the FPB doesn't touch water unless you
overload the inflatable. The U-shaped pontoon, which has two separate chambers
keep the floor floating above water. This is similar to the previous Sea Eagle
inflatable boats we have tested.
The U-shaped duel-chamber pontoons
keep you and the floor elevated for better hydrodynamics
Cecil shows JIP how light the 285
FPB is when completely rigged with the Pro Package
The motor mount on the 285 FPB is rugged and easy
to install. Just make sure to install it when the boat is not 100% inflated yet.
The mount can hold any electric motor and can even be used with a gas motor up
to
3HP max.
Bow storage bag to keep your
things dry
Rod holders are also built onto the Sea Eagle. They
are able to hold different sized rod handles with the use of
inserts. These insert adapters hallow anglers to decrease
the diameter of the rod holder so rods of varying sized grips will fit in
securely making it possible to accommodate both fresh and saltwater rods.
An integrated rod holder that can
hold rod handles of multiple sizes
Just by adding the floorboard it
increases stability and allows you to stand up and fish
The floor board is a must for anglers. We stood on
it during ICAST and it was stable and very similar feel to the other Sea Eagle
inflatable boats.
A rugged motor mount can hold
electric or gas powered motors up to 3HP
The 285 FPB comes with a standard seat or an
elevated swivel seat. There's a trade off here and will probably be redesigned
in the future. The inflatable seat that comes with the standard package, it sits
low to the floor of the inflatable so rowing is more efficient. The elevated
swivel seat is much more supportive as it has a rigid chair and is the better
choice for
motoring. Cecil Hoge told us that in the next revision of the FPB they will
change the oar locks to make the unit easier to row from either seat options.
Oars are locked in to prevent them
from falling over
The elevated swivel seat is elevated
to make for more comfortable seating while fishing
An inflatable seat comes with the
standard package. Upgrade to the Pro package to get the swivel seat and base
pictured above
Even when the complete unit is rigged with the Pro
package it is still extremely lightweight and easy to carry by one person. There are
handles upfront and in the rear of the FPB. Cecil also told
us that Cabelas among other big retailers will be stocking these in their
stores. So if you want to see one before you purchasing it online now you have the
option to kick the tires...um the pontoon tube actually. The company is finding
that most anglers are buying the Pro package over the Deluxe because
the Pro has the swivel seat with aluminum support, motor mount, and wooden
floorboard, all of which are desirable features for anglers.
Thanks to Cecil Hoge and Thomas
Fusco for showing us the Big Eyed Pro Frog and 285 FPB frameless pontoon
Conclusion: Panther Martin and
Sea Eagle both always have something exciting to show us at
shows.
Panther Martin's new frog is a return to a classic solid bodied design with an
advanced weedguard. The Sea Eagle 285 FPB, this is a top notch one person inflatable boat
that's completely frameless. This new inflatable is extremely portable and can be
launched just about anywhere you can carry the boat. It features useful accessories such as
a motor mount, floorboard, and rod holders. Both of these products impressed us
with their functional easy to employ yet effective designs.