Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition 3809 April 12-26 2019 | Page 28

26 Apr 12 - 26, 2019 VOL.38 • ISS. 9 BASS FISHING SPOTLIGHT By Stacy Barawed Coolest Of The Cool Gear On Display At Fred Hall Long Beach! I got the chance to attend the massive Fred Hall Show in beautiful Long Beach, Ca. this year. There were tons of products and services on full display at the show. Here are some of the coolest items that that caught my eye as I walked the floor! Katch Lure, Hook and Line Holder: One of my pet peeves is loose line coming off of my reel when a fish breaks me off and I don’t have the time to tie on a new lure - that’s what sold me about this tool by Katch. Its patented design holds up to 100-lb. test by wedging line into a little channel right on the holder. The holder also creates a finger trigger for leverage, and provides a convenient spot for your hooks and lures. This will keep you from hooking your lures onto your eyelets and damaging them! Katch’s handy tool straps on in seconds, and since it’s secured by adjustable velcro, it will even accommodate larger saltwater rods. https://itsakatch.net/ Line Cutterz Zipper Pull: You may recall watching founder Vance Zahorski use his Line Cutterz ring to cut 100-lb. braid with ease on TV’s Shark Tank. At this year’s Fred Hall Show, they debuted their newest cutter in the form of a zipper pull that can be attached to jackets, lanyards, retractable key fobs, or even key rings - and this version features an upgraded ceramic blade that will never oxidize or need sharpening. The design allows you to cut your tag end right up to the knot; or, if you’re re-tying, you can cut off the previous knot completely. Their flagship rings are still available in a wide variety of colors, and their lineup also includes a new peel-and-stick version you can apply to any flat surface such as boats, kayaks, and tackle boxes. https://www. linecutterz.com/ Fishbites Fish’n Strips: No time to head to the bait shop, or just hate getting your hands all slimy? Fishbites has you covered! These strips may look like candy, but they’re actually an environmentally friendly, completely biodegradable alter- native to natural cut bait. Their scent releases in the water, not on your hands, and the strips are extremely durable, holding up to the sneakiest of bait stealers. Simply cut off a small strip (or use the pre-cut strip version) and attach it to your hooks or lures, creating a powerful scent trail to attract those fish. https:// fishbites.com/ The No. 1 Landing Net & Fishing Backpack On The Market! by Cal Kellogg A s readers of the Fish Sniffer know, I have no use for gear that doesn’t perform. For an old guy, I’m pretty extreme and I demand a lot from my gear. It needs to be func- tional and keeping working with hard use. Over the years, I’ve used a bunch of different products from the folks at EGO Fishing/Adventure products and I can honestly say their gear has never let me down. I currently own EGO pliers, a fish gripper, a couple nets and I just ordered a super cool EGO Kryptek Tactical Fishing Pack. If you’ve seen my kayaking videos and photos you’ve seen my EGO S2 Slider net in action. In my view the net is flawless. In the kayak, I run the “Compact” version of the net. It tele- scopes from 18 to 36 inches with the touch of a button and a tug. This gives me the reach I need. The rubber mesh of the net is snag and tangle resistant, which is a big plus because I’m tangle and snag prone…LOL! The EGO S2 Slider is offered in a variety of sizes to match your fishing style. For the full story and to learn about all the functionality these fine nets offer check out the EGO website! I first saw the backpack at the big ICAST fishing show in Florida last summer. The pack is ideal for kayakers, bank hikers, stream fisherman and any angler that is on the go. It’s big enough to offer real utility but compact enough to remain practical. I literally stopped writing this piece and ordered the pack. I can’t wait until it arrives! Here’s a little more about the pack that I took from the EGO website: The EGO Kryptek Tactical Tackle Box Backpack will give you an aggressive look on and off the water. The product features multiple storage pockets, laser cut molle loops for external tool management, Kryptek camo technology, and four clear tackle trays. Constructed with extra durable1000 denier nylon fabric and PVC coated backing for a measure of water resistance, these bags will endure the toughest conditions on and off the water. 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