BENEATH THE SURFACE SUNGLASSES
Three years of research and design has led to one of the most innovative big game fishing sunglasses on the market as New England’s Old Harbor Outfitters introduces their revolutionary, triple polarized, Beneath the Surface lens technology which allows anglers to see deeper into the water than ever before. Designed to withstand the harsh elements experienced by serious offshore anglers, they combine extreme fashion with cutting edge Beneath the Surface lenses while including new advancements in ultra-violet protection, anti-reflective, anti-fog, water repellency, oil repellency and frame material technologies. Lenses are available in either glass or NXT and frames are available in seven styles and four colors. Prescriptions can also be filled for each style. All frames and lenses are built for durability and will aggressively deter the corrosive effects of the salt sea air. Each pair comes with a patented Old Harbor Outfitters hard case, non-slip cleaning cloth and lens cleaner. Contact: Old Harbor Outfitters at 203-540-5150 or on the web at www.oldharboroutfitters.com.
Jeppesen Marine’s new C-Map Fishing Contour Charts are ultra-detailed bathymetric seabed charts that help locate fish-holding structures which saves time and fuel. The charts are developed from National Ocean Service (NOS) surveys and deliver the highest available detail of near-shore and offshore bottom structure including canyons, seamounts, ridges and other seabed features where forage and game fish concentrate. In addition to detailed structure edge display, the charts also highlight the names of popular fishing areas. By running these accurate and detailed charts in a wide variety of C-Map MAX and NT+ compatible chart plotters, anglers can focus their efforts on these productive fishing grounds and fish them more effectively. In this day of skyrocketing fuel prices, it’s more important than ever to burn less time and fuel searching for fish-producing structure. These charts are reasonably priced and are available for a wide range of chart plotters. Contact: Jeppesen Marine 1-800-424-2627 or on the web at www.c-map.com.
Available in two sizes including a 36-inch and 19-inch spreader bar, Tournament Grade Tackle’s new Night Bars feature their glowing squid which duplicates a natural squid’s bioluminescent glow. Two light sticks, which last for up to eight hours each, are provided for each squid’s light stick holder and although any color light stick will work, TGT recommends green since their tests have shown that color to be the longest lasting and most effective with their squids. The 36-inch bar features nine squid with four rigged to accommodate light sticks and the 19-inch bar has three squid and all are rigged to glow when light sticks are inserted. Night Bars are designed for use in low-light conditions and should be trolled slowly under the surface at 4 to 4 ? knots though they can also be used in normal light conditions without the light sticks. Each bar comes with a convenient top quality Velcro mesh storage bag. Contact: Tournament Grade Tackle at 908-812-9299 or on the web at www.tgttackle.com.
Steiner introduces their new, light weight, waterproof, 7X30 Navigator Pro Marine Binoculars with integral, magnetic compass that’s ideal for sport fishing boats that have need for a high performance binocular with a navigational compass for locating fishing hotspots, making landfall or general navigation. The 7X30 Navigator Pro weighs only 18 ounces and incorporates Steiner’s exclusive Sports-Auto-Focus system where once focused for the user’s eyes to the Hyperfocal Distance, all objects remain in focus from distances of approximately 20 yards to infinity. Because of the greater depth of focus field, this focus feature allows the mariner to scan an entire seascape without having to readjust the focus enabling the user to quickly locate navigational marks, harbor entrances, boats and other man-made objects. The 7X30 Navigator Pro comes with a 10 year Limited Warranty to the original owner and makes a great back-up or second binocular. Contact: Pioneer Research at 1-800-257-7742 or on the web at www.steiner-binoculars.com.
Handheld GPS units play an increasingly popular role as primary or back-up navigation device for small to mid-size vessels due to their compact size, powerful processors and wide range of features. Garmin’s new Colorado 400c is the company’s latest handheld marine GPS device and comes preloaded with coastal charts for the United States and the Bahamas and also displays shorelines, depth contours, navigation aids, harbors, marinas, port plans and coastal roads. Its revolutionary Rock ‘n Roller wheel puts a laundry list of options and charts within thumb’s reach and the Colorado 400c interacts with other electronics with its wireless exchange of waypoints and tracks between units. Weighing only 7.3 ounces with 15 hours of life from two AA batteries, the Colorado is the perfect companion for any outing with its electronic compass, barometric altimeter and photo viewer. The 400c also includes a high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, and SD card slot. Contact: Garmin at 800-800-1020 or on the web at www.garmin.com.
Shimano’s Lucanus Jig System is designed for anglers who focus on bottom species including cod, haddock, tilefish, grouper, snapper and amberjack in the mid-Atlantic and Gulf regions and anglers on the west coast and Alaska who target rockfish, cabezon, halibut and lingcod. The Lucanus Jig System includes 30 Lucanus jigs in six color patterns and five different weights including 2 oz., 3 oz., 3.5 oz., 5.25 oz. and 7 oz. The Lucanus jigs are specifically designed for use with the new Calcutta TE 400LJV reel and the new Tescata series rods which includes four conventional and three spinning models. The spinning model rods match up well with Shimano’s proven Stella and Spheros 5000 and 6000 spinning reels. A complete selection of accessories is also offered including Lucanus jig replacement skirts and trailers, replacement multiple hook system from Owner, wind-on leaders and a jig storage bag. Contact: Shimano at 877-577-0600 or on the web at www.lucanusjig.com.
