Outdoor Gear Reviews
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Cerros Bass Rods by Okuma- First Look
The New Cerros Bass Rods by Okuma are a well built, incredibly priced rod that should fit easily into your arsenal.
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Alabama Rig for $4? – Lixada A-Rigs
Alabama Rigs for $4? Looking for a great way to get started in Alabama Rig fishing? Check out the Lixada 5-Arm Alabama Rigs.
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NEW Cold Water SS Low Profile Line Counter by Okuma
The NEW Okuma Cold Water SS Low Profile Line Counter Reel has hit the market.
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Nomad Travel Surf Rods by Okuma- In-Depth Look
Travel Okuma has really become well know in the travel fishing community. With a variety of multi-piece break down travel rods to choose from, they have filled this niche market nicely. With travel rods designed for Swimbaits, Salmon Trolling, Bass Fishing, Trout Fishing and now Surf Fishing, Okuma has you covered. The new Okuma Nomad Travel Surf Rods take you to the edge of the surf line for long distance casting. Nomad Travel Surf Rods A couple of seasons ago, Okuma introduced their Nomad Travel Surf Rods. These are all four piece, breakdown surf fishing rods that come in a convenient hard travel case. There are currently three models in…
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Helios SX Baitcast Reels – Inside Look
Helios SX Baitcast Reels – Inside Look The Helios SX The new Okuma Helios SX low-profile baitcast reels are the third generation of Helios baitcast reels. The Helios SX is brand new for the 2019 season and packed full of key upgrades over the long enjoyed Helios family. The sleek new look and design of the Helios SX is packed with upgrades keeping anglers on the water longer. Along with all of the new upgrades are the design features that you came to know and enjoy like the all aluminum side plates, frame and spool giving it an ultra light, 6.3 ounce total weight. The new Helios SX has a…
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Okuma Voyager Express Travel Kit – First Look
Okuma Voyager Express Travel Kit – First Look As a person who travels for a living, I am always looking for the next great travel rod or kit. This year, Okuma introduced the new Voyager Express Travel Kit to add to their extensive lineup of travel rods and kits. This particular kit is a 5 piece travel kit that comes with rod and reel packed in a soft travel carry bag. Okuma has a wide range of travel gear and have filled that niche nicely. From the high end saltwater Nomad rods to the SST multi piece Salmon and Steelhead rods, Okuma has the traveler covered. Heck, they even make…
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Okuma Nomad Xpress Swimbait Travel Rod – First Look
Okuma Nomad Xpress Swimbait Travel Rod I finally had the opportunity to get my hands on one of the new Nomad Xpress Swimbait Travel Rods. These rods are pretty darn cool. They are all 4pc rods that are built like a full 1pc rod and packed into a convenient travel case. Okuma has a wide variety of travel rods in their lineup. SST, Citrix, Voyager, Nomad and Nomad Xpress. These cover everything from long casting surf, big fish boat rods as well as compact, light action trout rods and combos to fly rods. The rod I am looking at today is the Nomad Xpress Swimbait Travel Rod. The Rod As…
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Komodo SS by Okuma – An In Depth Look
Okuma Komodo SS I get a lot of questions about the Komodo SS by Okuma. For those that don’t know, these are their low profile family of reels built specifically for saltwater use. These reels are tough! The SS stands for Stainless Steel. With Stainless Steel gearing, pinion gear, drive and spool shafts as well as aluminum side plates and frame this reel was designed from the ground up for extreme saltwater use. These reels were built for the fight getting up to 30lbs of pure fish stopping power. The 350 size was the first to hit the market a couple of seasons ago putting out over 25 pounds of…
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The Perfect Lipless Crankbait?
Are you looking for the perfect lipless crankbait? The one with the most action, loudest knock and just plain gets bit? Well check out the Fat Vibe lipless crankbait by Savage Gear. These baits were designed to fish the entire water column, from top to bottom. The Savage Gear Fat Vibe has a unique body design. They are called the Fat Vibe, because they are just that, FAT. The body is slim at the top and has a fat belly design that creates a swimming action that is unique to lipless crankbaits. When you cast or drop this bait, you get a unique side to side swimming action on the…
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Squish Jigs by Savage Gear Dominate the Bluefin Tuna Scene
Squish Jigs by Savage Gear have been dominating the local tuna scene. The Bluefin Tuna fishing off of the coast of Southern California has been incredible for the past few years. Heck, I’d say seasons, but it seems as if the fish have never left. The fish seem to be circulating around our local banks and islands. I’ve heard fisherman say that these are the years that we will look back on ten to twenty years from now and say, “those were the days.” And I don’t disagree. The bait that has really been getting these fish going is the Savage Gear Squish Jig. Half Squid, Half Fish, these little…
