Wild Guide Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 20

FELL MARINE MOB +
MUSTAD ABERDEEN SLOW DEATH HOOK
SHIMANO NASCI SPINNING REEL
ST . CROIX EYECON CRANKIN ’ ROD
NORTHLAND STING ’ R HOOK
gear guide

WALLEYE GEAR

If Walleye is your quarry this summer , our gear selections should find their way onto the deck of your boat . We can ’ t guarantee you ’ ll catch more fish but it never hurts to be more prepared for when the big one bites !

FELL MARINE MOB +

This wireless engine kill switch is the latest in marine safety . Install the xHUB in your boat and wear the wireless xFOB any way you like . Should you fall out of your boat , the engine will stop in just one short second . The xFOB can be worn a number of ways , including in an optional wristband or lanyard . www . fellmarine . com
WHY WE LOVE IT : Peace of mind . No more forgetting to attach your tethered kill switch ! Now you can stay safe while still having freedom to move around your boat with ease !

MUSTAD ABERDEEN SLOW DEATH HOOK

The “ slow death ” rig has been a secret tactic of the pros for years . The mojo lies in the unique bend of the hook , which gives a slow yet seductive spin when rigged up a night crawler or soft plastic worm . Troll this simple rig behind a bottom bouncer and let the frenzy begin . www . mustad-fishing . com
WHY WE LOVE IT : Beauty in simplicity . This rig catches big fish , and lots of them .

SHIMANO NASCI SPINNING REEL

NASCI is an exciting , new powerful spinning reel with unparalleled gear durability at its price point . Incorporating upgraded drag , X-Ship and HGN Gearing , and available in sizes from 1000 through 5000 , it ’ s a great choice for everything from light freshwater to medium saltwater applications . www . fish . shimano . com
WHY WE LOVE IT : High-end features at an affordable price point , this reel gives you some of Shimano ’ s best technology without breaking the bank .

ST . CROIX EYECON CRANKIN ’ ROD

A 7 ’ medium power , moderate action “ Crankin ’” rod rounds out the offering . This rod is designed to carry the cast farther allowing that deep diving crank or swimbait to access the desired level in the water column . www . stcroixrods . com
WHY WE LOVE IT : A fantastic rod at a great price , this may be the excuse you ’ re looking for to break out of that vertical jigging funk and give those crank baits a little playing time !

NORTHLAND STING ’ R HOOK

The Sting ’ r Hook from Northland tackle attaches easily to any jig or rig , giving you an additional treble hook in the back end of your live baits , crawlers or artificial baits . The Sting ’ r is an awesome way to increase your hookup percentage when the walleye are shortstriking your bait . www . northlandtackle . com
WHY WE LOVE IT : Simply put , this thing helps you boat more fish . Take “ the one that got away ” out of your fishing vocabulary !
19 Wild Guide . Summer 2017