Tackle & Accessories Part 1 - Gear Guide

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By Perry Mack

Beckman Fishing Nets

This series of nets is designed for strength, light weight and a small storage profile. Each net offers your choice of a 4’ or 6’ handle, or adjustable 4’ - 7’ or 6’ - 9’ handle. The treated net bags are made from heat-sealed knotless nylon and dipped into an exclusive Beckman coating for tangle-free performance and flat bottom to reduce stress on the fish prior to release. The standard Multi-Species and Super Big Fish Net are crafted with knotted nylon mesh. The handles and hoops are constructed of drawn aluminum and the one-piece yoke comes with a lifetime warranty. There are nets designed for every style of fish you’re after.

MSRP: Various - https://issuu.com/ocaster/docs/beckman_catalog - Beckmanfishingnets.com

Bubba Blade Sculpin Pocket Knife

This new flip knife is a 9.5 cm (3.75”) high carbon stainless steel blade that could replace your filet knife if you’ve left it at home. The Tanto style blade folds into the textured G-10 handle, has a flipper for one-handed opening, pocket clip and naturally a liner lock safety mechanism.

MSRP: $50 - Bubbablade.com

Buck Knives 550 Selector 2.0

What’s old is new again. The original Selector, introduced in 1990, was discontinued but is back in a new and improved version. The knife comes with three interchangeable blades (drop point, drop point serrated and gutting) and a sheath. Blades are of 420HC steel for good edge retention, corrosion resistance, and easy sharpening. Then heat treated by Buck's patented heat treat process. The mid-lock back design allows for simple and safe blade change-out.

MSRP: $90 USD - Buckknives.com

J-Braidx4

Following on the heels of J-Braidx8, comes J-Braidx4. As you may expect, the new J-Braid is engineered from four strands of Ultra Dyneema fibre instead of eight, creating a smaller diameter line that is still strong and abrasion resistant, but now allows you to get more line on your spool. The four braid line is also stiffer than the x8, which will help reduce wind knots for those casting with lures or plugs. The coarseness will reduce knot slippage and improve abrasion resistance for working around structures.

Choose from three colours (Fluorescent Yellow, Dark Green or Island Blue) in 6 – 80 lb test and 150 to 3000 yd lengths.

MSRP: $11-$200 USD - Daiwa.com

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