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4 Kayak Fishing Gear Castalia Outdoors Kayak Flip Net Yum Dinger Shimano Sustain FG Lowrance Elite – 5 DSI Kayak Fishing the Chesapeake Bay 2 Power Pro Super 8 Slick TFO Rods: Gary’s Tactical Series Sebile D&S Crank
Christmas Wish List Volume # 1 Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Mark Watanabe mark@yakangler.com
Editor Adam Hayes adam@yakangler.com
Advertising and Retail Sales Adam Hayes adam@yakangler.com
6 Paddling Gear Bending Branches Slice Angler Hobie Mirage Kayaks NuCanoe Frontier Kokatat T3 SuperNova Angler Paddling Suit Stohlquist Fisherman Vest Surf to Summit GTS Pro Kayak Seat
Design and Production Mark Watanabe mark@yakangler.com
Contributors
Rob DeVore, Bill Howard, Rob Choi, Steve Gibson, Pam Funk, Gregg Crisp, Joe Maione, Issac Miller, Mark Wheeler, Charles Levi Jr., Chip Gibson
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This year, as the holiday season is upon us, we thought that it would be fun to ask our Pro Staff members “what’s on your Christmas wish list?” We ask them to narrow their list into three separate categories; Kayak Fishing Gear, Paddling Gear, and Outdoor Gear. They responded with tons of wonderful products. Unable to put together a fifty page magazine, we decided to narrow these products down into what you will see on the following pages. We hope that they help to inspire your own Christmas wish list or even better help you decide on what to purchase for that YakAngler on your shopping list. On behalf of Mark and myself, and all of our Pro-Staffers we would like to wish you and yours a wonderful and safe Holiday. Sincerely,
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Kayak Fishing Gear Castalia Outdoors Kayak Flip Net The perfect size net for kayakers! Ready, set, go in under 2 seconds, with one-hand, single-swing operation that goes from a compact 26" length to 42". When done, simply unlock and store in minimum space. It features a wide net facing which opens and auto-locks with a flip of the wrist. The handle is lightweight but extra strong anodized aluminum with a rubber grip. The rubberized no-knot mesh netting is fish friendly.
http://castaliaoutdoors.com Yum Dinger The Yum F2 Dinger is one of the industry’s most versatile soft plastic lures. It can be fished wacky, Texas, and Carolina rigged while fished weighted or weightless. This lure succeeds the original Yum Dinger and made even better by being infused with the new F2 attractant. This lure comes in a variety of colors and features a unique hook slot allowing for better hookups.
http://www.lurenet.com Power Pro Super 8 Slick The new Power Pro Super 8 Slick is “smooth as silk” allowing you to cast like a bullet. Made up of 8 yarn Spectra fiber and braided under high tension creates this smooth surface which reduces friction and line noise. This ultra smooth line is available in 4 colors and 8 sizes allowing you to get the perfect color / size line combo for catching the most fish.
http://www.powerpro.com Shimano Sustain FG Looking for the perfect spinning reel to get for that kayak angler on your list? The Shimano Sustain spinning reel is a product of years of innovation and technology. The first thing that you will notice when looking at the Sustain is the “Kickstand”. The kickstand may look odd at first but will help protect the reel from scratches and the bail wire from getting bent. A rapid-fire drag system allows for quick and precise drag adjustments while fighting that monster trophy fish.
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Kayak Fishing Gear Lowrance L owr Elite – 5 DSI With the Elite – 5 DownScan Imaging fish finder and chart With plotter plot pl otte you will no longer need to wonder if what you’re seeing otte ot on tthe on he screen is actually predator fish, brush piles, or drop-offs. he Lowrance DownScan Imaging lets you see crystal clear photoL Lo owr wa wr like of what’s under water. The 5-inch color screen allows lik li ke views vi you yo u to t choose you own color palette offering optimum personal viewing vie vi ewin preferences. For more information, please check out the ew following link. foll fo llow low w
http://www.lowrance.com http:/ Kayak Fishing the Chesapeake Bay 2 Kayak Kevin Whitley is at it again, catching huge fish in the Chesapeake Bay. Kayak Fishing the Chesapeake Bay 2 covers warm water species and all the same exciting footage that we saw in his original kayak fishing film debut. In his 3rd film you’ll see Kevin catching a range of fish species everythin from red drum to sheepshead and even sight casting for huge stripers. The perfect gift for the kayak angler on your list this winter.
http://kayakkevin.com Sebile D&S Crank The winner of the 2011 ICAST New Product Showcase. This crankbait utilizes a unique, patent pending, gravity snagless hook system allowing the hook to pivot, thus making it snagless. When retrieving this lure, the hook point will remain inline with the bait until a fish strikes causing the hook to move upward allowing it to penetrate the fishes mouth. To release the fish simply press the bait downward pushing the hook out of the area of penetration.
http://www.sebileusa.com TFO Rods: Gary’s Tactical Series This series of conventional rods by Temple Fork Outfitters comes in a variety of color-coded options. Utilizing their trademark Color ID system, each model is easily identified for its specific use. Whether you’re crankbaiting, drop shotting, or working a shakey head, you will be able to easily identify its length, power, and action. GTS rods are finished using TFO’s proprietary guides, which are 30% lighter than standard SiC guides.
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Paddling Gear Bending Branches Slice Angler The Bending Branches Slice Angler is the real angler’s choice. Let the Slice Angler kayak paddle get you to the big one. Your angling buddies will be jealous when they see a tape measure sealed into the shaft for easy use. Do not forget to show off the unique hook retrieval system built into the blade to help remove snags.
http://www.bendingbranches.com
Surf to Summit GTS Pro Kayak Seat Built with the kayak angler in mind, this seat was designed to offer extreme comfort for hours and hours of kayak fishing. The triangular strapping system locks the seat in place improving both comfort and support. The GTS Pro boast a 2” extra thick thermoformed foam pad on the bottom of the seat minimizing leg fatigue allowing you to spend more time on the water. The foam molded upper backrest offers additional support.
http://www.surftosummit.com
NuCanoe Frontier At the boundary between canoes, kayaks, and small boats, lies the Frontier. And in the Frontier, you can do things your way. Position seats and accessories anywhere on the 70” Freedom Track. Face the action with 360 ° Mobility. Stand with confidence on the self-bailing Cast & Blast Deck. Keep your things secure in the Gear Vault and Rod Chamber. All this, and more, with ridiculously stability, great tracking, and easy paddling on the water.
http://www.nucanoe.com/
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Paddling Gear Hobie Mirage Kayaks Give the gift of a new Hobie Mirage® kayak and make this the best holiday ever for that special someone in your life! Whether used for fishing or just a relaxing day on the water, it’s hard to find a more rewarding gift than a Hobie®. Decked from tip to tail with the latest features and accessories, Hobie kayaks offer the best in hands-free fun with models designed to please everyone. Learn about the Hobie MirageDrive® and locate a Hobie dealer near you by visiting hobiecat.com.
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Stohlquist S t Fisherman Vest This fishing vest is the perfect PFD for the kayak angler on your shopping sh ho list. Extremely comfortable and functional, this vest is rready to be loaded with the kayak fishing necessities close at hand. Dual front pockets have stiffened outer shells to protect the h ha contents in the event of capsizing. The front pockets also double co as a fold down work surface. Choose either the low visibility C Ca a Cactus color or the high visibility Mango.
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Kokatat T3 SuperNova Angler Paddling Suit The T3 Angler Suit is based on its predecessor, the Super Nova. This 3-layer TROPOS construction allows for increased durability. Cordura reinforcements protect the suit from fishing tackle and other sharp objects on the seat, elbows, and entire front legs. A neoprene neck gasket keeps water out in the event of a swim and latex wrist gaskets keep water out while grabbing fish out of the water. Integrated socks are also covered with a gravel guard.
http://www.kokatat.com
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Outdoor Gear Leatherman Wave This multi-tool offers 17 tools in one unique package. The Leatherman wave has been the most popular of the Leatherman series and was redesigned in 2004 offering larger knives, stronger pliers, longer wire cutters, and all locking blades. Use the lanyard ring or the included sheath for easy carry options. The standard two-bit driver allows for even more versatility making this multi-tool perfect for all of your outdoor adventures.
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Lodge Logic Camp Dutch Oven If you’re looking to take that camping experience to the next level, you should purchase the Lodge Logic Camp Dutch Oven. You can make everything from chili to peach cobbler in this portable “camp stove”. The flanged lid holds hot coals and even inverts for use as a griddle. This stand-alone oven has legs that allow it to sit perfectly over hot coals and comes in various depths and sizes.
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Bomber Eye Wear Butter Bombs Bomber eyewear makes the perfect kayak fishing sunglasses. No o longer are the days when you have to wear a protective strap attached to your shades so you don’t loose them in the water. Th Thee Bomber Butter Bombs, polarized sunglassess float on their own. That’s right the built in padding allows the sunglasses to float offering you comfort and relieve of loosing your favorite shades. Three color styles allow you to look your best on the water.
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Outdoor Gear Nikon D7000 If you want to capture all of your outdoors adventures or just interested in taking scenery shots the Nikon D7000 is just the camera for you. This high resolution, 16.2 Mega-pixel camera, captures the most breathtaking shots. It also comes fully ready to shoot 1080p HD movies with an external stereo microphone jack so that you can record all of your kayak fishing highlights. It’s time to take your adventures to the next level with the Nikon D7000.
http://www.nikonusa.com Mountain Hardware Drifter 3 There’s no better time than now to start planning for those overnight kayak fishing trips. This rugged two pole, three-season tent makes this the perfect tent for a couple or the solo camper. Two side doors provide easy access and the two adjoining vestibules are a great place to store your extra gear. The watertight construction also comes with color-coded poles and ggrommet tabs alongg with reflective starter tape for easy night time set up up. p.
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Tired of sacrificing great tasting coffee while your enjoying your favorite outdoors trips. Well with the Coleman 10-cup stainless steel propane coffeemaker you no longer have to. No cords, stove, or percolator required, just attach a single standard 16.4 oz propane cylinder and your ready to make that perfect cup of coffee. Just remember to bring extra because when the neighbors smell that great smelling aroma you may be brewing for the whole camp.
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