Bags, Coolers & Accessories Part 1 - Gear Guide

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By Steve Fennell

Cuda Tackle Center

Scrambling around for a knife, pliers, or other tools when a fish is on your line or flopping around your boat is something no fisherman desires. The Cuda Tackle Center is all-new for 2018 and provides a great, easy means to keep all of your tools within arm’s reach. Designed to fit snug in most onboard cup holders, this sport fishermen’s friend has a featured turning ring at the base to lock it securely into place while containment rods and a net cover prevent tools from falling out in rough water. Ideal for smaller bass or fishing boats, tenders, or kayaks, the tackle centre can fit knives or other tools up to seven inches and is easily washable after use.

MSRP: $57.49 USD - www.cudabrand.com

Daiwa Tactical Backpack

Daiwa Corporation made honours at ICAST 2017 with its 2018 Tactical Backpack after earning the Best Tackle Management Product Award. Tough and ready for the outdoors, the backpack is made with a ridged non-collapsible frame, double-reinforced stitching and #10 Delran corrosion-resistant zippers. A key highlight is what Daiwa calls its 3 Box Stack System, which is easily accessible from a zippered side pocket, providing ample space for all of your lures. For smaller essentials, the backpack has a designated Sunglass Case Holder, Plier Holder, and Velcro attachment area. To bring along more cumbersome gear, the backpack also offers larger pockets, as well as a Leader Wheel for two spools.

MSRP: $150 USD - www.daiwa.com

DIBY by Icon Coolers

The new ICON DIBY (Dry Ice Bin and You) is designed to keep beverages, bait, and dry goods colder for longer periods. Designed for the company’s line of coolers, the DIBY was created to provide better control over cooling processes by using dry ice. It can maintain temperatures between 0.5°C to 4°C (33°F to 39°F) in Fridge Mode for more than 48 hours and temperatures between -11°C to -4.5°C (12°F to 24°F) in Freezer Mode for more than 24 hours. To use, place the DIBY just below the cooler cover, insert the dry ice in the featured sleeve, and close the lid. If you require freezer temperatures F, place the dry ice in the DIBY without the sleeve . The system also features a cutting board lid and can be used as a bait tray or a dry goods bin.

MSRP: $74.39 CDN - www.iconcoolers.com

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