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23 DUFFLE BAG
Filson’s Large Wheeled Duffle
Travel much and you’ll soon learn that
wheeled bugs are the best way to hump
your gear through the airport. Duh! You’ll
also learn that a soft-sided duffle bag is
most preferred by lodges. Knowing this
in advance, you’ll do yourself a huge favor
by owning Filson’s Wheeled Duffle. We
use the large model and have nothing but
good things to say about it. It comes with
industrial strength wheels equipped with
two ball-bearings, plus three braces on the
bottom of the bag for support. The handle
retracts and extends to 8 1/2 inches, plus it
comes with a two-way brass zipper with
leather pulls. Like anything Filson, it’s solid
as a rock.
MSRP $450
Filson.com
24 CLIPPERS
Abel’s Nippers
Consider a pair of Nippers from Abel your
American Express card: Don’t leave home
without them. Made in the USA, they’re
constructed from anodized aluminum and
the jaws are stainless steel then heat-
treated. They come with a hook cleaner and
they’re saltwater resistant. The true test is
whether they can cut fishing line. They blow
through mono and braid easily. A handy
lanyard is available that hangs around your
neck keeping them at the ready. We chal-
lenge you to find a better, more useful pair
of nippers. You won’t.
MSRP $50
abelreels.com
25 BASEBALL HAT
SSJ Sweet Lid
A brimmed hat is a must to keep the sun off
your face and help shade your eyes from the
glare. Some would suggest a wide-brim hat
that keeps the rays off your ears and neck,
but we opt for the ball cap look. Pardon the
shameless plug, but we can’t help but sug-
gest a stylish lid from Salmon & Steelhead
Journal.
MSRP $19.95
salmonandsteelheadjournal.com
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