Wild Guide Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 21

wild guide: walleye gear KAMOOKI SMARTFISH The Kamooki SmartFish® features a smooth, laterally compressed bait fish body, and assumes a natural head-down, tail-up profile when its unique, precision engineered zinc keel rests on any structure. When retrieved, the SmartFish® displays a tight vibrating action with accentuated side to side tail wag motion. When t h e SmartFish® is vertically jigged, it vibrates as the rod tip is raised and slowly flutters down when the rod tip is dropped – all the while tracing forward in a circular pattern. The astonishing properties of the SmartFish® are all utilized when fishing bottom structure. Bounce it along the bottom from one point to the next, allowing the bait to truly hug the contour being fished. The single treble hook design attached to the tail, coupled with the constant vertical position, make the SmartFish® remarkably snag-resistant. www.kamooki.ca WHY WE LOVE IT: Jig it, crank it, bottom bounce it... what can’t this bait do? We just can’t resist its multi-species versatility. ARDENT C-FORCE SPINNING REEL The Ardent C-Force is next generation in spinning reels. The C-Force is light but tough, the frame and rotor are constructed from high tech carbon fiber to give you the strongest and lightest reel possible. The 6.0:1 HIGH SPEED retrieve will increase your productivity on the water helping you catch more fish. The sleek black and carbon fiber look will impress all your fishing partners and complement your fishing arsenal. This reel is a must-have for all serious spinning reel anglers. www.ardentoutdoors.com WHY WE LOVE IT: The C-Force is as smooth and lightweight as it is sleek and attractive. This is the kind of reel you won’t want to put down! AQUA-VU AV MICRO 5 PLUS DVR-DT The all new Aqua-Vu Micro 5 Plus DVR-DT is a complete underwater camera system that is the same size as a smart phone! It works great for ice fishing, on the boat, or off the dock and can also be used for a variety of above water uses like looking into tight spaces. www.aquavu.com WHY WE LOVE IT: With a size that fits in your pocket and a price that won’t mean selling half your tackle collection, this handy underwater camera is one of the best learning tools for any angler. Now you can know exactly where those big fish are hiding! Wild Guide . Summer 2017 20