BLAZE Magazine Winter 2013 | Page 47

Hard Baits Sebile Action First – Patrick Sebile’s latest Action First hard bait designs solve several problems for bass anglers. This new for 2014 series is comprised of seven new baits, each featuring Sebile’s unique Xternal Weight System for longer casts, more accurate tracking and intense action. I’ve spent the last several weeks fishing several models, including the Lipless Seeker and single knocker Vibe Machine. The Lipless Seeker’s action is tight and perfect for cold-water. The Vibe Machine has a wide wobble and is ideally suited for situations where less sound is better (like clear or pressured waters). recent launch of AquaVu WiFi, which allows instantaneous, wireless streaming of underwater video on smartphones or tablets. AquaVu WiFi also offers an exclusive video enhancement app called Looking Glass, which dynamically enhances, sharpens and clarifies underwater video in all light and clarity conditions, revealing fish, cover and structure like never before. Very cool... And if you think you have all the square bills you need, think again. The new Sebile Squarebill Sunfish looks and behaves like the real thing. I was Other Head Turners impressed by how it deflected off wood. Frabill Crankbait Net - We all know the frustration of getting a mess of sticky treble hooks caught in a landing net. For years it was just a fact of life but not anymore. I’ve been fishing the new Crankbait Net, one of three new models in Frabill’s Conservation Series line that feature hexagonal knotless mesh doubledipped in a durable vinyl coating to resist hook snags. And yes, it works, even when fishing big stickbaits studded with three or four treble hooks. When hooks do catch in the netting material they pop out easily…appreciated even more when you’re fishing at night! cess lies in organization. As in knowing where you can find the right bait for the situation when the bite turns on. Voted “Best of Show – Tackle Management” at ICAST 2013, Plano’s new 3700 Guide Series Tackle Bag is but one model in a completely re-engineered Guide Series Tackle Bag collection. I travel a lot, so I’ve taken to creating species-specific 3700 Guide Series Tackle Bags for fishing on the go. Not only do they house all of my go-to baits, they feature two padded pockets for sunglasses, my smartphone and other essentials. A clear zippered waterproof pocket makes a great place to store fishing licenses and maps. There’s also a specialty pliers pocket for the tool you should never leave home without. I think you’ll find that once you use One of my favorite features is the moldit, your other nets will end up in your ed impact-resistant waterproof base. It’s Aqua Vu Wi-Fi & Looking Glass App – It brother-in-law’s boat... already paid for itself in tackle protecwas only a matter of time before undertion during some rainy days on the water camera manufacturers brought Plano 3700 Guide Series Tackle water. wireless technology to anglers. Once Management System - Good anglers again, Aqua-Vu scored a first with the know that one of the biggest keys to suc- Underwater Viewing Accept No Limits | outdoorwomenunlimited.org WINTER 2013 | BLAZE | 47