GEAR
FIRST LOOK
neW Gear for BaSS HeadS
By Colin Moore
navpod pedestal pods
Put expensive bow-mounted electronics on a pedestal with
the new PedestalPod. Made of thick-gauge ABS material, the
housing protects a unit in waterproof safety and keeps it 20
inches above the deck at a 45-degree angle so that it can be
seen more easily. A double-gasket system keeps moisture out,
and a powder-coated aluminum pedestal tube that’s 1 3/4 inch-
es in diameter protects wires and connections. Available for all
popular brands with 7-, 9- or 12-inch displays, the PedestalPod
starts at about $300, depending on the size of the housing.
NAVPOD PEDESTAL POD
YETI HOPPER FLIP 12
navpod.com
yeti hopper Flip 12 and hopper two
Nothing beats a YETI cooler for keeping stuff cold, and the
new Hopper Flip 12 and Hopper Two are just the tickets for
anglers who spend hot summer days fishing tournaments. The
soft-sided Hopper Flip’s cube shape and wide-mouth opening
make it just right for holding drink cans, fruit, candy bars or any-
thing else that otherwise might wilt in the heat. A leak-proof zip-
per ensures better insulation, and a 1-inch layer of ColdCell
insulation is sheathed in an outer DryHide Shell. Empty, the 11
1/2- by 12 5/8-inch cooler weighs just over 3 pounds. $279.99
The soft-sided Hopper Two is available in three sizes – 20,
30 and 40 – and has the same features as the Flip 12 in terms
of insulation and waterproofness, plus a shoulder strap and
two double-stitched side handles. YETI changed to a more
tapered body for more comfortable carrying and moved the
zippered opening to make loading and unloading easier com-
pared to the original Hopper. Depending on size, prices range
from $299.99 to $399.99.
YETI HOPPER TWO
yeti.com
Costa Sunrise Silver Mirror
A new lens color said to provide more contrast in low-light
conditions where more light transmission is desirable, Sunrise
Silver Mirror is available in most of Costa’s popular fishing glass-
es, including Fisch, Motu, Fantail and Isabela. In performance,
the new lens color is similar to amber in bringing out contrasts
and is recommended for fishing during twilight periods or
when driving at dawn and dusk.
COSTA SUNRISE SILVER MIRROR
costadelmar.com
Fitzgerald MeGA JiG and texas Jig
Designed to fish through the heaviest cover, the MEGA JIG
is one of two new jigs offered by Fitzgerald. Twin adjustable
weedguards that defend the point of the Gamakatsu hook dis-
tinguish the MEGA JIG, which also includes a spike trailer keep-
er and StarFlash skirt. The Texas Jig has twin weedguards and
a smaller profile, and can be fished with a skirt when condi-
tions allow or skirt-free when heavy grass requires a more
streamlined approach with just a trailer. Sizes for both range
from 1/2 to 1 1/4 ounce, in various colors. $8.99
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fitzgeraldrods.com
MEGA JIG
TEXAS JIG
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