FITZGERALD AQUA DREAM SERIES
The Aqua Dream Saltwater Spinning Series by Fitzgerald Rods are made with the best components and materials money can buy . The Aqua Dream Series was designed by renowned inshore specialist Mike Hakala , owner of Aqua Dream Lures . The Aqua Dream Series by Fitzgerald Rods are built around high-quality rod blanks that carry a limited lifetime warranty . Each rod comes equipped with premium saltwater-grade Microwave guides strategically placed to maximize the action and performance of that particular rod . In addition to providing increased casting distance , accuracy and sensitivity , the American Tackle Microwave Guides with saltwatergauge stainless steel frames and braid-proof Duralite HD rings offer incredible durability and weight reduction . We use high quality American Tackle tangle-free tips with Duralite rings and ring lock technology . The Aqua Dream Saltwater Series is a serious line of rods that will handle all of your fishing needs . Well balanced , light weight and easy to fish all day long . Help your favorite fisher reach the next level this season with a new Fitzgerald Rod .
PRICE : $ 159.99 fitzgeraldrods . com
SHIMANO ASQUITH
New for 2017 , Shimano proudly introduce their Asquith family of fly reels in 3 / 4 and 7 / 8 sizes . Small , tight , and super-light , the Asquith 3 / 4 is packed with creek-crushing features . Designed for anglers looking for a compact design and slick modern esthetics , the Asquith 7 / 8 boasts machined , full-frame construction , a robust drag system , and blacked-out cosmetics .
Both Asquith fly reels are designed around Shimano ’ s Hagane Body technology , showcasing Shimano ’ s nodistortion and no-flex frame machining capabilities . These precision reels are made with lightweight aluminum and a full-frame design , meaning less line tangle . The use of Shimano ’ s proprietary CI4 + material contributes to the lightweight handle . Protection from the elements – critical in saltwater - comes from a sealed drag system and two shielded ARB ( anti-rust ) bearings . “ This is only the beginning for Shimano and our efforts in the North American fly fishing market . We plan on expanding the Asquith fly reel series so we can offer the right size and needed features to match with all of the G . Loomis / Shimano Asquith rods ,” stated Shimano . Either way you go , Asquith reels look fast and are built to last .
PRICE : $ 279.99- $ 379.99 fish . shimano . com hookedupdesigns . com DECEMBER 2017 HOOKED UP 27