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from Lone Star Outdoor News 102320

by Lone Star Outdoor News

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FG350 WINTER FISHING JACKET: Gill Fish-

ing’s newest cold-weather technical fishing gear includes this waterproof jacket, fully taped and pressure tested at every seam. The jacket offers a Vortex hood with a high facemask to ward off icy winds. Other features include a pair of roomy utilitarian chest pockets for essentials like smartphones and fishing tools; a watertight adjustable cuff; and an integrated drawcord at the waist. The Graphite jacket comes in men’s sizes extra small to 4XL and costs about $325. Matching bibs (about $250) also are available.

RATTLIN’ PUPPET MINNOW:

Northland Fishing Tackle has added rattles to its popular minnow. This new lure’s glass rattle and acoustics carry through the water. The sound, coupled with the minnow’s vibration and >> trademark darting action, promises to trigger strikes. It has a heavy zinc frame with balanced-style jigs plus a wide gap back hook for better sets and hooking retention. The quarter-ounce lure, available in 12 hues, costs about $8.

X BUCK 110 FOLDING HUNTER PRO

KNIFE: Filson’s newest knife pays homage to the classic Buck favorite, the 110 Folding Hunter. This Pro version retains all the features of the original but with an updated look. The clip point blade is Cerakote black-coated 420HC steel while the handle is olive Micarta with brass bolsters. The knife

which utilizes an advanced breathable insulated two-layer fabric with a waterrepellent finish. The waterproof fabric is >>

costs about $130.

Z8I RIFLESCOPE: This beautifully designed riflescope by Swarovski Optik redefines performance with its 8x zoom and outstanding optics. The scope offers optimum detail recognition via its high magnification, image definition across the whole field of view, and facilitating rapid target acquisition. The slim 30-mm central tube blends seamlessly with any hunting firearm. Its ergonomic illumination unit and large operating features make it quick and reliable to handle. The Z8i line, which includes five models to suit any hunting scenario, is versatile, thanks to the flexible, easily attachable ballistic turret; the switchable reticle; and the powerful 8x zoom. The light and compact 3.5-28x50 P riflescope, pictured, has an MSRP of $3,877.

COLORADO GTX BOOTS: These Crispi boots equip hunters to traverse backcountry miles in search of big game. The uppers are made from water-repellent suede and highresistance fabric with a Gore-Tex lining. Optimum ankle support allows for treacherous side hilling and heavy pack outs. Maneuverability in the trickiest terrain is further enabled by the duel density polyurethane Vibram sole, which provides comfort in the nastiest of conditions. And, the polyurethane-coated leather rand is triple stitched around the base of the boot to protect the foot from external impacts. The boots, which come in men’s sizes 8 through 14, cost about $360.