Tackle & Accessories Part 2 - Gear Guide

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By Perry Mack

Reel Steady Rod Stabilizer

This handy (pun intended) device attaches easily in minutes to any fishing rod for extra stability. Built from ABS with stainless steel fasteners, the goal - they say - is to “fight the fish, not the gear”. Essentially the Reel Steady provides your hand (and subsequently your arm) with extra support and leverage to control the rod, reducing fatigue and maintaining your own personal power through a long fight, or just a long but great day, angling.

MSRP: $35 USD - www.getreelsteady.com

Walton’s Thumb Fisherman’s Multi Tool

Returning from the 70’s is this handy nine function multi-tool that’s small enough to hang off your vest by its lanyard ring. It includes pincer, cutter, crimper, split shot remover, knife, screwdriver, split ring remover, scissor, and hook eye cleaner/knot pick.

MSRP: $40 - Waltonsthumb.com

Cajun Tough Gator Green

If you loved this last year, you’ll love it 11% more – because it is that much tougher. Grab it off the shelf in ¼# and filler spool sizes, from 330 to 1850 yds, 4 to 50 lb test, in diameters of .008 to .03 respectively.

MSRP: $6-$8 - Quantumfishing.com

Zoneloc Hooks

The shape of the fishing hook has been virtually unchanged since man first looked into the water with a grumbly tummy. We went from bone to steel, then laser- and chemically sharpened, and then … nothing. Zoneloc, and a number of pros, say the new shape is a revolutionary change that increases an angler’s hook-up ratio and improves fish retention. The initial section below the barb gets the fish to the main bend more quickly, while protecting the fish from the barb. Then the offset main bend then keeps the fish there.

MSRP: $2-$7 USD - Zoneloc.com

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