Snowbee Deep Blue Boat Reels

Snowbee Deep Blue 12 ReelIn keeping with our recent report that sea fishing tackle is a growth area this year, Snowbee had a lot of new items for the saltwater angler at the recent Tackle & Guns trade show. They have clearly invested a lot of time in this discipline, building out their Deep Blue brand. If you have discovered how fun and exciting boating can be, you are probably familiar with the wide selection of boating equipment that is available. The way that you plan on using your boat will largely determine the boat equipment you need. When you decide to take up boating, the equipment you need to buy can be as simple or complex as you care to make it. Get the facts all abiut the best Merritt supply wholesale here. There are some basic pieces of boating equipment that everyone needs; this includes a boat and trailer.The boat is obviously a no brainer. You can’t very well participate in boating without a boat. But just as important as your boat is the boat trailer. It’s important that you choose the appropriate trailer for your boat. The main thing will be the size of the boat, but there are some other things you should consider as well. Visit MerrittSupply.com for the best product like polishes and pads etc. Consider the size of your vehicle when deciding how big a boat trailer you can pull. There are many lightweight trailers that can be pulled by vehicles with less power. If you can, you will want a four wheel drive vehicle that has the power to pull both the boat and the boat trailer easily. But even if you have a smaller truck, a lighter weight aluminum trailer can easily be pulled by your truck. Other boating equipment that need to be onboard every boat are noise-making devices, flare guns, repair and maintenance tools, pumping equipment and navigational lights. Needless to say, every boat owner should be aware of all the boating laws in his area, as well as the relevant points regarding marine equipment to ensure a safe expedition. First, decide what you want to do with your new boat. Do you want to sit around in the evenings swapping fishing stories? If so, you will want a boat designed for day trips or overnight stays and one that is easily able to navigate waterways to reach the best fishing spots. Consider the all-purpose motor boats, a bass boat or even an air boat.

I particularly liked the look of two new multiplier reels; both high quality, CNC machined lever-drag boat reels, in a similar design to something like the Continue reading “Snowbee Deep Blue Boat Reels”

Wychwood Wader Bag Review

Wychwood Wader BagThe Leeda stand at the Tackle & Guns Trade Show was a highlight; the Wychwood section being the jewel in the crown. I was lucky enough to catch up with Paul Richardson, designer for the Wychwood Game brand who generously guided me through his latest developments. There were many but one that really stood out was the new Wychwood Wader Bag.

The benefits of this dedicated wader bag are many but the Continue reading “Wychwood Wader Bag Review”

Avid Carp HQ Bivvy Review

Avid Carp HQ BivvyThe two hour journey to Stoneleigh Park for this year’s Tackle & Guns Show gave me plenty of time to think about what tackle and which manufacturers I wanted to see. A manufacturer that was front of mind was new carp brand, Avip Carp – a company that we’ve been following since they launched at the start of the year (Avid Carp Tackle). I couldn’t wait to see all the new products up close.

Once in the show I wasn’t disappointed. The Avid Carp display was part of a huge Preston Innovations trade stand, also featuring Korum alongside their established match gear. More on those brands to come. Center stage was the new Avid Carp HQ Bivvy and impressive it did look too. While I was drooling over the more obvious design features I was lucky enough to be approached by none other than carp supremo, Ian Russell. A more perfect guide I could not have Continue reading “Avid Carp HQ Bivvy Review”

Match the Hatch with Savage Gear’s Cutbait Puffin!

Savage Gear Cutbait Herring Puffin LureAs I’m writing this I’m checking the date on my watch… It’s far enough away from April 1st for me to continue.

Yes, you read the title correctly. Savage Gear have added a Puffin colour scheme to their range of giant Cutbait Herring soft lures. The over-sized lure immediately attracted my attention when I visited the excellent Svendsen Sport stand at the recent Tackle & Guns Show at Stoneleigh Park. I have to say I initially thought it was a gimmick and a topic of conversation Continue reading “Match the Hatch with Savage Gear’s Cutbait Puffin!”

White Fishing Reels – Super Fly

White Fishing ReelsA couple of years back, myself and a good friend of mine (Dan Sissons) were enthusing over some custom fishing reels when it was suggested how awesome it would be to have a bright white fishing reel. It’s fair to say that the thought was most probably triggered as a result of Apple’s iPod domination of cool and the resulting trend in shiny, white sports cars, but the point was well made – we didn’t have an ultra cool, white fishing reel.

It looks Continue reading “White Fishing Reels – Super Fly”