Product Reviews:
This week I wanted to talk about one of the newest weapons in my arsenal, the RUSSELURE. Although it's been around catching all types of fish for many years I just started using Russelure about a year ago. It has become one of my favorite search baits when prefishing for tournaments. They come in may sizes and colors, but my favorite is the 3" gold bait. The enticing wobble of a crankbait and flash of a gold spoon make it the perfect lure for covering lots of water looking for aggresive fish. These lures come in many colors and can be cast or trolled for larger offshore species like kingfish, grouper, dolphin and any offshore species that will eat a trolled bait. Russelures can be adjusted to run shallow or deep depending on your preference and weight can be added to make them run deeper. To date I have caught trout, redfish, barracuda, mackerel, and sharks on my Russelures, what's gonna be next? Maybe a giant beach tarpon this summer... I'll keep you posted.

It's about time we talked a little about the STRIKE TECH live action reels that I've been testing since ICAST this past summer. The reels have held up very well after catching all kinds of fish including tarpon and sharks in the 150lb range. I used several of the 30, 40, and 50 size reels in tournaments and on guide trips and they never skipped a beat. I understand STRIKE TECH is working on some larger reels and on new handles which will be better suited for the saltwater environment. As with any reel if you rinse them with fresh water and have them cleaned accassionaly they can last many, many years.
The live action spool is an excellent concept, especially for the beginning angler. With the spool in the offset position all you have to do is reel and the action is automatically imparted to the bait while you reel. When you set the hook on a fish the drag engages and brings the spool back to it's original position for you to fight the fish.
I look forward to seeing more great products in the future from companies like STRIKE TECH that are always looking for that next great idea.
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