Tag: 2010

Video: 2010 ABU Garcia Reels & Berkley Line

In this video from James Robbins, Product Development Manager for both ABU Garcia and Berkley we get a snap shot of some of the new products to be launched by the two tackle giants in the coming season.

First up is an old favourite brought right up to date. The Premier 706 closed-face reel takes its pedigree from the ABU 506’s and 507’s of yesteryear. Size is similar, but there’s a whole host of improvements that look to make this a new favourite in seasons to come. Continue reading “Video: 2010 ABU Garcia Reels & Berkley Line”

Shimano Baby Baitrunners win Coarse Fishing Award

It didn’t take long! Just moments after Shimano’s 2010 catalogue had arrived, the new ‘Baby Baitrunners’ have already won their first award.

UK publication, Improve Your Coarse Fishing has awarded the new, smaller-than-ever baitrunners their ‘Product of the Month’ award citing the new design as revolutionary for some areas of the sport.

Dave Woodmansey, Deputy Editor of Improve Your Coarse Fishing commented ‘These reels are absolutely cock-on for commercial carp work where ‘lumps’ regularly rip rods off rests, or for specialist barbel, chub, tench, and bream fishing, or lightweight roving.’ Continue reading “Shimano Baby Baitrunners win Coarse Fishing Award”

Shimano to launch Tribal XT-A 5500 Reel in Realtree Hardwoods pattern

In a promotional video for 2010 Shimano tackle, UK representative Jan Porter has announced that Shimano are to release a very special limited edition reel for the carp fishing market.

Based on the Ultegra Shimano will release the Tribal XT-A 5500 featuring a special Realtree Hardwoods Green camouflage exterior. The reels will come with their very own presentation case.

The video is avalable to watch here : Shimano 2010 Tackle Video

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Fishing-Tackle.co.uk attending Tackle & Guns Trade Show

UPDATE (19th October 2010) – Click here for Tackle & Guns Show 2010

We’re pleased to announce that Fishing-Tackle.co.uk will be attending the Tackle & Guns Trade Show later this month, hosted by David Hall Publishing.
We aim to give you the hot scoops for new tackle from your favourite manufacturers in 2010. Keep an eye on our Twitter feed for the latest info.