FIRST LOOK
GEAR
COOL NEW PRODUCTS FOR THE MODERN FISHERMAN
by Colin Moore
PH Custom Lures Ledge Spin
Bass hanging out on ledges get
tired of seeing the same old stuff
swimming by, so why not give
them a look at the Ledge Spin.
Made of resin, the 3-inch, 1 1/2-
ounce lure enables anglers to sling
it a long way so they can sit well off
the fish. The lure’s VMC back hook permits
the fishing of offshore brush, and there is the
added option of a removable bottom treble hook. $15
phcustomlures.com
Shimano Zodias
Cranking and Frog Rods
Jenko Fishing Booty Shaker and Long
Shank Custom’s Swim Bait Head
Jenko Fishing’s new Booty Shaker swimbait – available in five
colors – is soft enough to provide some fluid kicking action, but
sturdy enough to last through a few fish. Pair it with Jenko’s swim-
bait head, whose long shank is positioned far enough back in the
bodies of the 6-, 7- and 8-inch models to ensure better hookups.
Swimbait sizes include 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 inches that range in price
from $8.99 to 13.99 per pack of five, four, three, two and one,
respectively. Heads are available in 1/4-, 1/2-, 3/4-, 1- and 1 1/2-
ounce sizes for $5.99 to 6.99 per pack of two.
jenkofishing.com
Anglers can choose among 14
models in the Zodias line now that
three new rods have joined the
lineup. They include a pair of
crankbait rods (7-foot ZDS 170M-
G and 7-foot, 6-inch ZDS 176M-G)
as well as a 7-foot, 5-inch, heavy
frogging/braid rod (ZDS 175H).
The two cranking sticks, medium
and medium-heavy power, respec-
tively, are made of a glass com-
posite for the more moderate
action that most anglers prefer for
cranking. All three blanks incorpo-
rate Hi-Power X construction,
which is a process that keeps the
blank from torqueing or twisting
on the cast and promotes more
accurate presentations. Each rod
is equipped with a reel seat made
of the new CI4+ lightweight mate-
rial, and lightweight Fuji Alconite K
semi-micro guides. $199.99
fish.shimano.com
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