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Built for Life and Wherever It Takes You: The Costa
Aransas
The Aransas frames have recently undergone a makeover, incorporating more
eco-friendly bio-resin materials. In this article, we will delve into the
Aransas frame design and examine the impact of these updated materials on the
frame's construction and overall user experience. |
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A Worthy Tribute : Costa’s Versatile Ferg Series
The Costa Ferg frames
pay tribute to the company’s founder, Ray Ferguson, and includes some of the
brand’s newest sport-oriented elements including high quality 580G glass lenses
and vented adjustable nose pads, but also features styling that doesn’t look out
of place off the water.
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New from AFTCO for ICAST 2022 - Bibs,
Bags, and Boardshorts
Since their decision to venture into the freshwater market circa 2018, AFTCO has been steadily filling out their catalog with technical wear that's not only comfortable, but performs extremely well. Their sunshirts, in particular, have become a staple amongst TT Editors. At this year's ICAST, the brand had several introductions. Here are a few that caught our eye. |
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AFTCO's Jason
Christie Signature Hooded Sunshirt is a Winner
If you're familiar with AFTCO's Ninja or Samurai sun shirts,
you'll notice their Jason Christie shirt is almost the same with the one
different being a zipper at the base of the hoodie. |
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Born from Fishing Nests – The Hybrid Performance Styled
Costa Antille
As we start the new year it is time to look at one
of the pieces in our fishing kit that comes on every trip, the unsung hero in
the angler’s arsenal, our polarized sunglasses. The subject of our review is the
Antille, which is one of four new frames in Costa’s Untangled 2.0 collection,
which was launched at the most recent ICAST show. |
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Blending Technical and Lifestyle Apparel Seamlessly - FAT
BASS
FAT BASS is relative newcomer to the apparel space, but the company has
been making waves with their products sporting unique artistic styling and
support from weekend warriors and Pro Anglers, including recent B.A.S.S. Elite
Series winner Takumi Ito.
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The Go-To Sun Protection Garment for Hot Weather - Aftco's
Samurai 2 Hooded Shirt
Building upon the success of the original Aftco
has now rolled out a second generation hoodie shirt which utilizes new fabrics
and styling that are designed to improve comfort for those long days on the
water. |
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Be Ready for that Next Storm with Hodgman's H5 Storm Suit
Hodgman has been outfitting fisherman with apparel specific to their activities since 1838. They are one of the oldest and most respected names in the world for outdoor gear. At ICAST the company introduced us to their latest in winter storm protection and today, we take a closer look at their H5 Storm Bib and Jacket.
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Float from the Beach to the Bar - Julbo Paddle Optics
There are already numerous floating sunglass options available but
perhaps none quite as stealthy as the micro-bubble infused Julbo Paddle Series.
Designed to look like any normal pair of sunglasses this pair of optics provides
style, comfort, and floatability at a reasonable price.
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Chill Out with the Barracuda Geo
Cool Hooded Sunshirt by AFTCO
If you've followed our day on
the water social media posts, you'll know product from AFTCO is a big part of every fishing trip. Today, we take a look at one of their newer products, the Barracuda Geo Cool Hooded sunshirt.
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They Had Me At the Button : AFTCO's Tactical Fishing Shorts
AFTCO's Tactical Fishing Short is the rough equivalent to the
traditional cargo shorts only made from a material more akin to swim trunks. The
material features two way rip stop construction and is water resistant. |
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BUBBA Launches New Technical Fishing Apparel for Anglers
While bass anglers may not be as familiar with the BUBBA brand the
company offers a number of high quality tools for anglers including fillet
knives and nets, and are especially popular among inshore and saltwater anglers.
With the debut of their new Fall UV-protective apparel line the company is
broadening their portfolio...
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Blocking out the Burn – Buff’s Eclipse Gloves
More and more anglers are making sun protection part of their fishing
routine and are turning to garments like facemasks and gloves designed
specifically to protect themselves from the sun. These technical garments are
not only designed to protect our skin but also improve the overall enjoyment of
our time spent outdoors. |
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BUFF's Cooling Technology Coming to
Spring 2020 Angler Collection
Last Spring BUFF launched its most
comfortable and technologically advanced products yet with the introduction of
CoolNet UV+® in the Multifunctional Headwear and Multifunctional Headband lines.
To enhance its 2020 angler collection, BUFF is now adding elements of the
CoolNet UV+® to their other garments... |
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Taking Sun Protection to another
Level – Buff CoolNet UV+
Last ICAST Buff introduced a new version of their popular tubular garments, the
new CoolNet UV+ Series, which are designed to be their most technically
advanced, and environmentally friendly, multifunctional headwear to date. |
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Down Under Optics: Seeing Clearly with Mako’s Polarized Sunglasses
Australia is known for some of the harshest conditions so it really is no
surprise that it is in the Down Under that Mako Polarized Sunglasses was born.
This Australian brand has now come to the United States and offers anglers a
line of premium polarized sunglasses that are designed to offer the ultimate in
comfort and clarity for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Conquer the Sun with Aftco's Fish Ninja Shirt
Sun-protective shirts and masks are two of the most crucial items I bring along
on a fishing day. Wearing these pieces of clothing aren't likely to help you get
more bites, but protecting your skin is just as important as catching fish! With
the Fish Ninja shirt from Aftco, they have blended both a mask and hood into the
shirt for the utmost in convenience and protection. |
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Simms Challenges the Notion Gore-Tex Is the Only Viable Rain Fabric
Recognizing the need to
offer a more affordable suit with similar, top end styling, they're now offering
a suit they believe is up to that challenge. Here's our look at the new
Challenger rain suit from Simms.
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Stay Afloat With Amphibia Hydra Sunglasses
There's a bunch of
choices out there as far as eyewear goes, and Amphibia offers some quality
solutions with some great added features... like the ability to float! Let's
find out what their Hydra glasses are made of! |
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Double the Protection? Simms ProDry Gloves
With Simms when you hear the word
“ProDry” then you know these garments represent the top of the line offering
from the popular fishing apparel brand. Designed to pair with the company’s
other premium foul weather gear garments the ProDry gloves are designed to keep
you fishing contentedly in even the most adverse cold, windy, and wet
conditions.
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Light on
Weight, but not on Performance, the STORMR NANO Foul Weather Gear
STORMR, the garment company that is best known for their neoprene based
foul weather has expanded their offerings with new garments that are both more
lightweight and packable, yet are still designed to be an effective shield from
the elements. The new Nano shell jacket and pants are designed to be a lighter
more affordable option for anglers... |
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No Flash, No Frills, Just Protection : S1 Series Stormsuit by Frabill
While Simms, Gill, Huk,
Underarmour, Stormr, and others are making a big splash in the bass market with
their high-tech fabrics and eye-catching color schemes, one company has been
quietly producing rain gear for fishermen for almost eighty (80) years with
little to no fanfare. Frabill's suits won't cost you an arm and a leg but they will keep them warm, dry, and comfortable. Here's our look at their F1 Series storm suit.
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HUK Takes Foul
Weather Protection to the Next Level
Most foul weather gear suits look
exactly like you would expect, like souped up rainsuits. The Huk NXTLVL jacket
and bibs have a more athletic cut and the use of the Kryptek patterns gives the
suit a very modern look and feel, offering anglers both performance and style in
a suit that certainly looks ready to battle the elements. |
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Under Armour Conquers the
Elements with Ridge Reaper Foul Weather Gear
Under Armour is a giant in the sports apparel industry and
has now firmly set their sights on addressing the fishing market. The team at
Under Armour has been hard at work creating technical garments that are
specifically tailored towards anglers, and this season they introduced their
highest end set of foul weather gear yet with their new Ridge Reaper |
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Entering the Vortex with Gill's New FG2 Tournament Jacket
As Northern California is
belted by an atmospheric river of tropical moisture courtesy of El Nino, we
thought it'd be a good time to check out some of the apparel we saw at ICAST
2015. One piece in particular, Gill's FG2 Tournament Jacket, was of particular
interest because of their new Vortex Hood.
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Get a Handle on
Protecting Yourself
With Aftco's Sun
Gloves
Aftco, short for
American Fishing
Tackle Company, has
been well-known in
the saltwater
community for some
time now. Makers of
fishing components
and accessories,
they also produce a
substantial lineup
of fishing apparel.
As someone who
always tries to
protect my skin from
the harmful rays of
the sun, I took
particular interest
in their newest sun
gloves. |
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The Hoo-Rag
Offers Quality Face Protection at a Great Price
Over
time there are now
multiple companies offering their take on this tubular
garment, which can be worn so many different ways. One such company that is
offering such a garment and has quickly targeted the angling community is “Hoo-Rag.”
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Get
Comfy with the Aftco Technical Front-Zip Hoodie
Growing
up in Northern California, there were few fishing trips I went on that didn't
involve toting along a hoodie. Now that I live in South Florida, my (few)
hoodies tend to collect dust the majority of the year. Nonetheless, they still
remain a part of my minimalist wardrobe for those few days of the year when
temps actually get cool enough to warrant taking one out... |
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For Those On The Go – Mission Athletecare SPF 30+ Is A No Muss, No Fuss Sunscreen Stick
Mission's No Sting
SPF 30 sunscreen facestick offers advanced protection technology in a convenient, grab and go form designed to make it easy for anglers to apply while out in the field. |
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Repel
the Rain with the
Columbia Hydrotech
Rain Jacket
While
it's easy to prepare
if you know exactly
what to expect,
there are many
instances where a
chance of showers
later in the day
means that bringing
along some packable
rain gear—like the
Columbia Hydrotech
Packable Rain
Jacket—will be a
smart decision. |
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Save face with the Sungaiter from Simms
With
such a huge
selection of
sun-protective
clothing available
these days, it's
easier than ever to
block out the sun's
harmful UV rays. The
Sungaiter from Simms
is one such product,
designed to protect
your face and neck
under the most
extreme conditions. |
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Make Your Own Luck in
the Long Sleeve 13 Fishing Shield Shirt
In just a couple of
years, 13 Fishing
has made quite a
splash in the
fishing industry.
Manufacturing rods
and reels for
everything from bass
fishing to ice
fishing, the quality
and value of what
they offer has
resulted in them
enjoying rapid
growth. Like many
companies, 13
Fishing also offers
an array of apparel
to keep you looking
good on the water. |
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SIMMS New ExStream Jacket - Is It Enough?When
TackleTour is
outdoors on the
water or out
camping, chances are
there are a number
of SIMMS products
being used. In fact,
the subject of
today's article is a
piece of clothing,
that at first
glance, one might
consider wearing out
on the snow more so
than out on the
water. Introducing
the SIMMS ExStream
jacket. |
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STORMR STRYKR Jacket and Bib, Armor from the Elements
There are a lot
of companies that are now designing and manufacturing foul weather gear for
anglers, and now there is a new contender, STORMR, and they are offering something
they believe is truly different versus all the existing manufacturers, rain gear
constructed with Neoprene. |
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Flip-Flopping Perceptions with the Simms EbbTide Sandals
Just how much can you say
about a pair of flip
flops? That was
exactly what I was
thinking when I
decided to purchase
a pair at Tackle
Warehouse for
review. But the
longer I fished in
these sandals the
more I appreciated
just what the
company put into the
design of this
seemingly simple
class of footwear.
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More
Than Just Rods and Reels: The Shimano Technical Softshell Hooded Jacket
While
rods and reels are
Shimano's claim to
fame, they do also
offer a few types of
apparel.
Introduced at ICAST
2012, their new
Technical Softshell
Hooded Jacket
promises to keep
anglers warm and dry
when the weather is
less than ideal. |
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Quite Possibly the Ultimate Fishing Shirt : Simms' Solarflex Hoody
Earlier this year, I caught wind
of Simms' new
Solarflex Hoody - a
long sleeve pullover
shirt with an
integrated neck
gaiter. I ordered
two right away to
check out. This long
sleeve shirt
features finger
loops like a cycling
shirt, a gaiter with
a meshed breathing
panel, and UPF 30
sun protection. |
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Going Rogue, Simms Hoody Style
One garment that seems to be a staple among bass anglers is the good old
fashioned “hoody,” and
while Simms does have traditional cotton based pullover hoodies, it is no
surprise that they have introduced a premium technical version as well. Meet the
Rogue Hoody, a new take on an old favorite. |
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Sporting the Orange and Black, Simms Premium Pro Dry Rain Jacket
Like most of the company’s products the ProDry is immediately recognizable as
Simms garment. The jacket features clean lines and is available in familiar
Simms colors that include greys, greens and the bright orange that is a common
element on many
Simms garments. |
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Gear Up For Foul
Weather Fishing with
Gill's OS2 Rain Bibs
Gill’s OS2 Bib
Trousers sits about
mid-level in the
manufacturer’s tier
of rain pants. As
the name suggests,
it is a bib style
pant that comes up
to about mid back
and chest and
features built in
suspenders.
Realistically, this
is one of those
products we
mentioned above as
being originally
designed for the
sailing world, but
in Gill’s case,
their product has a
natural cross over
to fishing as well. |
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Time for a Dip with Maui Jim's Lagoon Shades
It's been nearly five years
since we've taken a
look through Maui
Jim's familiar
lenses so it's time
to focus our sights
once again and check
out a product
inspired by Keehi
Lagoon Beach in
Honolulu.
Introducing Maui
Jim's Lagoon shades.
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Product Reviewed |
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Shield Your Arms
with Simms Sun
Sleeves
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7/12/12 |
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Ready for the Storm, Gill’s IN21J
Coast Sport Jacket |
2/19/12
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A “Buff” Sport Glove for
Watersports and Fishing |
1/28/12
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Simms
Solarflex Shirt Delivers Comfort and Sun Protection |
11/10/11
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The Rugged Shark
Laguna Shoe Protects
Anglers In and Out
of the Water |
9/18/11
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An Everyday Jacket for Anglers, the Gill Inshore
Lite |
7/6/11
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Protect Your Hands From Sun and Fins with Buff's Pro Series Angler Gloves |
6/9/11
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Going Tactical
with Numa’s Durable X-Frame Optics |
5/26/11
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Smith Provides Shelter From the Sun and Wind |
10/11/10
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For Photo-Realistic Optics, The Choice is Clear : Costa Del Mar |
9/14/10
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“Buff” Sun
Protection for Anglers |
6/5/10
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Armor for your
hands, Gill’s Regatta Deckhand Gloves |
5/1/10
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Sunday Afternoons Provides
UV Protection and
Comfort with their
Classic Island Breeze Shirt |
3/2/10
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A Better Fishing Shirt, the Under Armour Flats Guide II |
1/17/10
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Simms Sun Gloves
are for more than just Fly Fishing |
12/02/08
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Maui Jim Greets the Fishing Industry with Their Nunui Aloha! |
12/18/07
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Maui Jim Greets the Sportfishing World With Four New Aloha-Style Offerings |
8/10/07
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Stylish polarized
sunglasses that fit over prescription glasses – Live Eyewear’s Vistana |
4/10/07
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A shield from
glare for anglers, Smith’s VTi Interchangeable Performance Optics
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3/26/07
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“All Sports, All Polarized“ …We see just how well the Native Hardtop Sunglasses
suit Anglers |
12/02/06
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Protect Your
Eyes from the Sun AND Wind
with Panoptx's Sirocco CV
Shades |
10/24/06
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The new "Deluxe" Tulli Horizon Chest Pack gets tweaked with
polished ergonomics and extra storage capacity |
7/18/05
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Full face protection with the comfortable and lightweight Save Phace Fish Hedz |
5/31/05
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frogg toggs' Pro Angler Suit... lightweight,
compact, and 100% waterproof raingear |
9/27/04
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Blue Lizard sunscreen
delivers protection across the UV spectrum |
5/10/04
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Tired of
traditional fly vests? Sportgear's Tulli Chest Pack offers anglers a novel
alternative |
12/29/03
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Polarized protection over your prescription glasses with
Cocoons Eyewear |
11/30/03
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Seeing crystal clear with the new
Action Optics Exuma |
10/13/03
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Extra Sun Protection
afforded by Sunday Afternoons
Adventure hat |
8/7/03
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(Preview) SealSkinz ChillBlocker Gloves and Socks
due out for 2004 |
6/29/03
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Polarized performance with style,
the new Oakley Square Wire 2.0 |
6/5/03
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Stay cool with a Personal Ozone Protection (P.O.P.) Sun Hat |
5/24/03
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Get a "sure" footing with Redington's top selling Sure Shoe
Wading Boot |
4/17/03
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Hodgman brings
the latest technology to market with their Wadetech wading shoes |
3/17/03
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Mountain Hardwear's Recon is designed to be the Ultimate Backcountry
Outerwear |
2/26/03
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Exposure II, a bombproof multi-purpose waterproof/breathable parka, from Mountain Hardwear |
1/08/03
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The Lure Eyes Cuda will forever change the way you look at
Sungear! |
8/8/02
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Do you hate cold wet feet? Check out the SealSkinz Water Blocker socks
that are 100% waterproof |
6/6/02
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A flexible fleece for
backcountry anglers, the Ozone, by Mountain Hardwear |
5/30/02
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Versatile in adapting to various fishing situations, the Action Optics
Seyschelle |
4/21/02
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Danalco's extreme SealSkinz gloves that are guaranteed to be 100% waterproof and
breatheable
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4/4/02
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A new level of durability
and breathability, the Simms "Guide Weight" Stockingfoots
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3/18/02
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A new view on fishing, Oakley's
polarized a-wire sunglasses |
3/5/02
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A jacket built for the worst conditions, when fishing is typically at its
best...The Simms Guide Jacket |
2/21/02
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Hodgman Neoprene Wading & Flat Shoes... how do they
fit? |
1/26/02
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"If the glove fits...you must fish!"
(Glacier Gloves) |
12/18/01
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