PENN BATTLE II
There are a ton of reels to choose from in today ’ s marketplace , but few can match the PENN Battle II . With its sleek appearance , it gives any rod you put it on a complete overhaul . The durable design and smooth drag are just a few reasons why so many professional guides and recreational anglers have been flocking to this great reel . Also , its full metal body , side plate and rotor give it extremely precise gear alignment , even under the most severe punishment by big , bruising fish . And let ’ s not forget about PENN ’ s superline spool , which means no backing is needed because of the rubber gasket that keeps superlines from slipping . The PENN Battle II is by far the best value on the market in its class .
PRICE : $ 99.95 - $ 129.95 pennfishing . com
HUMMINBIRD HELIX 12 CHIRP
With a full armory of digital weaponry and a massive widescreen rivaling those found in some man caves , the new HELIX 12 is Humminbird ’ s rarest beast yet . From precise Humminbird Broadband CHIRP and incredible imaging SONAR to the mapmaking power of AutoChart™ Live , the only mode this big daddy knows is attack . Fish beware . The water has a new alpha .
With a full-spectrum Broadband CHIRP between 28kHz – 540kHz it provides you with the ability to see what lies below in a whole new light . Humminbird Broadband CHIRP delivers impressive detail and accuracy in virtually any freshwater application . Goes without saying that the HELIX 12 CHIRP Series also industry-best screen brightness , advanced imaging technologies , an Ethernet port for networking multiple units and technologies like Minn Kota ® i-Pilot ® Link and Humminbird 360 Imaging™ , and one-of-akind AutoChart Live , which allows anglers to make their own maps in real-time , no PC , server or Cloud required .
PRICE : $ 2,299.99 humminbird . com
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