New Guinness Record for Most Fish Caught in 24 Hours

August 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Last month, Jeff Kolodzinski broke the World Record for Most Fish Caught in 24 Hours, managing to reel in 2,270 catches within the set 24 hour time frame, as ascribed by Guinness.

Beating the previous Guinness World Record for Most Fish Caught in 24 Hours by more than 100 catches, Kolodzinski’s title is one that isn’t just about being a title holder fisher, but also tuned to support Fishing For Life, an outreach program designed to develop proactive and positive lifestyle choices to youths though fishing.

With the record made during the course of Fishing For Life’s Fish-A-Thon, Kolodzinski now holds what many consider to be one of the more interesting world records ever to be. Kolo, as Kolodzinski is popularly referred to, is known for his endeavors in breaking the said Most Fish Caught in 24 Hours World Record in the past.

Though a casual observer would be quick to brand Kolo as a “fishing nut”, Kolo’s active participation in Fish For Life organized events prove that the is more than just a competitive fisher with a chip on his shoulder, a fisher who is serious in the positive impact the craft of fishing has in molding youths to a better frame of mind when it comes to making life altering decisions.

With Kolo’s recent record, his standing as Fish For Life’s spokesperson is now backed with an international title that stands to be distinct and unique in itself.

Fishing For Life’s Fish-A-Thon is not related to the Recycled Fish 24 Hour Fish-A-Thon, with that event being organized by a different organization altogether.

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ICAST 2012 “Best of Show” Awardees

July 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Known as the “world’s largest sportfishing trade show”, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) 2012 recently concluded last July 13, 2012, with the annually held trade convention playing its pivotal role in the growth and development of the sportfishing industry.

Representing 63 countries and hosting close to 7,000 members involved in the sportfishing trade, the ICAST 2012 was produced by the American Sportfishing Association, and recently awarded the ICAST 2012 “Best of Show” Awardees.


With more than 700 products entered into the show, Hobie Cat’s Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 12 boat bagged the Overall Best of Show title, with media representatives and fishers voting the product’s status.

For Best of Show, Apparel category, Columbia Sportswear won the title, with its Airgrill Chill Zero Long Sleeve Shirt. For the Boating Accessory category, JL Marine Systems Inc’s Power-Pole Drift Paddle earned the title, and for the Electronics category, Johnson Outdoors’ Hummingbird 360 Imaging won the title.

Costa’s Costa 580 P Sunrise Lens won the Eyewear category, and the American Premier Corporation’s The Ultimate Line Winding System earned the Fishing Accessory category title.

For the Fly Fishing Accessory category, Luna Sea’s Master Guide Fly Rod earned the title, while Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle’s Wright & McGil Sabalos Saltwater Fly Reel bagged the Fly Fishing Reel Best of Show title.

G. Loomis, with the NRX Fly Rod, won the Best of Show Fly Fishing Rod category, while St. Coix Rods’ Legend Xtreme earned the Freshwater Rod category.

The overall success of the ICAST 2012 proves that the sportfishing industry is one with its own line of followers, defined by the trade show’s attendance and endearing acceptance.

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Survival Straps Gear Review

June 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment

As dual-purpose items, Survival Straps serve two primary functions, one being bracelet accessories and, two being handy paracord lengths which can be used in different emergency situations and scenarios.

As fishing gear additions, Survival Straps are smart and non-performance hindering, a utility item which doesn’t exactly add to the fishing experience and craft as a whole, but shines as an emergency utility item that is convenient to carry around.

Given the “expect the unexpected” theme of most outdoor excursions, Survival Straps are great as for-emergency-use-gear, something which fishers and anglers should consider adding into their fishing gear checklists.

The Survival Strap Edge

Coming in what has been described as 50,000 different color combinations, Survival Strap bracelets are essentially military-grade paracords woven into bracelet form.

With a “quick to unweave” feature, Survival Strap bracelets greatly come in handy during emergencies. In fishing trips, unwoven Survival Strap bracelets can be used to tow motorboats experiencing engine trouble, or can be used to secure tourniquets, should an ultra light angler accidentally slip and break his/her leg.

Made in America, Survival Strap bracelets are produced under the strictest of standards, with its strength and durability factors being closely watched over during quality/standards check inspections.

Utilized by the United States Military, the first Survival Strap was made in 2007, and has since become a popular and smart accessory + gear item, with its production headquarters based a block away from Ponte Verda Beach in Florida.

Also made to withstand the rigors of the outdoor elements, fishers from all walks of life should consider having a Survival Strap bracelet around their wrist.

With Survival Strap, emergencies can be better dealt with, with the least amount of hassle or potential bodily harm.

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The STORMR Jacket and Fishing

June 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Jackets remain to be an essential entry into any fisher’s basic equipment and gear, a must have essential that is ideal for fishers to have, particularly in emergency situations and scenarios.

For fishers, an ideal jacket for fishing is one which comes with enhanced waterproof features, along with the warmth utility function which had defined the creation of jackets into being.

The STORMR Jacket stands to be one quality jacket for fishers, with features not found in other standard jacket brands and models. Here’s a quick look at the STORMR Jacket.

The STORMR Jacket – An Adaptation of the Wetsuit for Land

As an “adaptation of the wetsuit for land” the STORMR Jacket is made using the same materials used in the making of wetsuits – neoprene. With a layered overall construction, the STORMR Jacket features a tough “rubber-like” exterior, while its interior, made with soft micro-fleece, keeps wearers warm and cozy.

Given that neoprene is a fabric designed to keep wearers insulated when in the water, the STORMR Jacket does well as a waterproof jacket, and is constructed in a three-fold system that ensures that wearers (and the items they fit in its pockets) remain dry.

First, the jacket is made with an established waterproof-insulating material, which is glued together, then stitched over, then followed by a layer of “liquid glue”, ensuring the STORMR Jacket’s waterproof wear-and-tear figures.

This waterproof construction extends as a STORMR Jacket feature, allowing wearers to focus on their tasks, not necessarily worrying about a jacket falling apart or being ripped at the seams.

Designed with drawstrings and a full-sized hood, the STORMR Jacket has one interior pocket (ideal to put important must-not-get-wet stuff like wallets or mobile phones), two exterior pockets positioned to be non-restrictive to wearers when stuffed with items.

The STORMR Jacket also features reflective rows along the head and arm areas, a feature which allows for better visibility/identification.

Weighing 3 pounds, the STORMR Jacket allows for a positive buoyancy of up to 5 pounds, making it a smart jacket for fishers.

If a fishing jacket remains to be the elusive entry into your fishing gear, give the STORMR Jacket a go. It just may be the last piece to complete your gear list.

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Top Five Braided Fishing Lines – 5 of 5

June 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment

As we come to close our ongoing series feature on five of the best ultralight braided line brands out in the market today, let it be said that today’s entry – the Tuf-line Dura Cast – is not the least in our list of five, even if it is featured as the last.

Highlighting an enhanced edge for spinning reels, Tuf-line establishes that it understands the concerns of anglers, with an enhanced braided line for ultralight fishing that is engineered to reduce the hassles known to prevail in ultralight angling.

Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Tuf-line Dura Cast braided line.

Tuf-line Dura Cast – Made for the Practice

When it comes to line-related problems, the Tuf-line Dura Cast is one that is made to do away with them, designed to simplify the creation of loops and negate the issues and concerns of line slipping.

Engineered to be easy and relatively quick in spooling into ultralight spinning reels, theTuf-line Dura Cast is also designed to lessen line guide noise, and is constructed not to wrap around a rod’s tip during important angling casting/retrieving points.

Wind knots are also not a concern for the Tuf-line Dura Cast, which truly stands up as an ultralight braided line that does away with ultralight problems.

In 2009, the Tuf-line Dura Cast won in the European Fishing Tackle Trade Show, bagging the Best New Braided Line award.

Given the product’s abrasion resistance features, its long wear-and-tear factor and matched with all its other featured enhancements, the award is rightly apt for the Dura Cast, a superior braided line for spinning reel needs and wants.

So if your ultalight fishing line has prevailed in giving you problems, the Tuf-line Dura Cast promises to be a worthy solution for your concerns.

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Top Five Braided Fishing Lines – 2 of 5

June 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment

We continue with out ongoing series feature on the top braided fishing lines for ultralight fishing trips, focusing on five of the best options out in the market today.

For today’s entry, we’ll touch up on PowerPro Spectra.


The PowerPro Spectra Edge

Many ultralight anglers are conflicted over which, Sufix or PowerPro, highlights better options for ultralight fishing lines.

Both lines offer enhanced construction standards and performance benefits, with both brands alternating between Top 1 and Top 2 spots in different fishing line rankings.

Since this ongoing series isn’t exactly about ranking brands and options but more on featuring the top brands out there, we’ll leave performance rankings to you, dear angler, to pick your top 1 line of choice basing your decision over how a line performs outdoors.

As is though, PowerPro Spectra lines are famed for their diameter-to-strength ratios, boasted to have the highest diameter-to-strength ratio figure of braided fishing lines. Doing away with wax-type coats or finishes, PowerPro Spectra lines are texture smooth, which facilitates the simple process of knot tying.

A product by Innovative Textiles Inc, PowerPro Spectra lines are made under the strictest of production standards, made to be at their best when used by anglers.

Available in different colors, with white, yellow, green and vermilion red, angers often find the necessity of fishing line colors as essential, and with PowerPro Spectra this need is satisfied with a solid braided line option for ultralight fishing requirements.

With direct spooling features and a built-in cutter as part of its general packaging, PowerPro Spectra lines are not only strong, durable and reliable, but also convenient to rig for ultralight fishers.

Give PowerPro Spectra a go if colors and strong lines are what you need for your ultralight fishing trips.

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Top Five Braided Fishing Lines – 1 of 5

June 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment

A poor fishing line can be the source of a lot of frustrations, particularly when a big catch gets free because of lines breaking at the most crucial of catch-points.

If you’re having some trouble picking out the right line for your needs, here’s an ongoing series feature covering five of the best braided fishing lines out in the market today.

We’ll start things off with the Sufix Brand’s Performance Braid lines, one of the preferred lines for ultralight fishing.

Sufix Performance Braid

Heralded for its easy handling features, the Sufix Performance Braid is the longest-casting braid out in the market today, produced to be smoother, thinner and quieter.

Built with Sufix exclusive Y6 digital braiding procedures and methods, the Sufix Performance Braid is more than capable of resisting wind knots, yet maintains to be abrasion resistant and sensitive to movements at the same time.

Even when a fisher is using spinning reels, the Sufix Performance Braid is still effortless in its handling, essentially a trouble-free line which benefits fishing experiences in more ways than one.

As a line the Sufix Performance Braid is famed among ultralight fishers, which fits well with the demands of ultralight fishing excursions. Putting its Performance Braid against a series of tough a difficult tests, the Sufix Performance Braid is often described to be more expensive than other lines of its class, but anglers from all over the world have expressed that when it comes to lines, “you get what you pay for.”

So the next time your line breaks on you, consider the Sufix Performance Braid as a worthy alternative. It may be slightly expensive, but its features are well worth the cost.

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“Harvesters” VS “Releasers”

May 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment

In the realms and arenas of fishing, there stands to be one touchy topic related to the craft, one which has led to the inception of two fisher factions, the “Harvesters” VS the “Releasers”.

A quick look over the comments and sentiments posted on various fishing sites would speak volumes about how the two factions’ opposing views stand apart from each other, with each side raising points over the other.

The “releasers”, in this post’s sense, would comprise those who advocate the catch-and-release practice in fishing, while the “harvesters” would be those who opt to bring fishing catches home, primarily for consumption reasons.

“Harvesters” are quick to note that the whole concept of fishing is moot, if a caught catch is released back to the water. “Releasers”, in general retaliation to that “Harvester” point, would tell that the caught catch alone is reason enough for the whole fishing practice, and the catch-and-release practice ensures that there’ll still be fish to fish for in the future.

“Releasers” would argue that most “Harvesters” have the tendency to hoard catches for consumption reasons, and would contest a “Harvester’s” point of view with a question: What can be gained from catching a 2-inch trout for consumption purposes?

Though both factions do raise good points, the whole situation isn’t really back and white, with another group in the middle, existing as shades of grey.

These “shades of grey” take on a middle approach to the catch-and-release and catch-and-eat practice, either bringing home or releasing a catch based on given situational catch-factors: If a trophy-worthy catch is caught, then it is worth keeping. If a small catch is caught, releasing it is the way to go.

So which type of fisher are you? You a “Harvester”, a “Releaser” or the shade of grey of the two?

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The ThermaCELL Lantern – Goodbye to Flies, Mosquitoes and other Flying Insects

May 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Given that fishing is an outdoor activity, the inconveniences of being surrounded by nature has to be expected to come with it, from having to deal with rough terrains to having to swat pesky flies, mosquitoes and other flying insects when out fishing.

Though basking in nature is part of the whole fishing experience, this doesn’t mean that fishers have contend with annoying flies and mosquito bites, with gear designed to bring some of urban living’s comforts and benefits.


The ThermaCELL Lantern would be one.

The ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent Outdoor Lantern

It may be called a lantern, but the ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent Outdoor Lantern’s use goes beyond the utility of illumination, designed to be an insect repellent which covers a 15 x 15 foot insect-free zone.

It works with a butane cartridge which is designed to facilitate the spreading of allethrin, with “consumable” butane cartridges (with up to 12 hours of operation) and allethrin mats (with up to four hours of operation/protection/effectiveness).

It also comes with AA battery-powered LEDs lights, combining the utility of a lantern and insect repellent in one. The two components, lantern and insect repellent, work independently from each other, which means that it can work as a lantern without necessarily requiring its insect repellent features running or powered up.

100% DEET-free, the ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent Outdoor Lantern is impressively lightweight, which comes as an added plus feature, lightening the weight of combined fishing gear and equipment. Also, it does NOT work with any form of open flame, which says a lot about its safety-for-use factors.

If your trusty old fishing spot leaves you with more mosquito bites than catches, you may want to give the ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent Outdoor Lantern a go. It’d surely make a difference in making the whole fishing experience more fun.

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Bassmaster Elite Series to happen in Green Bay

May 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The BASS LLC-organized Bassmaster Elite Series, one of America’s most popular and well attended four-day fishing events, is set to happen in Green Bay this coming June 28 to July 1, designed to “test some of the best anglers in the nation”.

With 99 participating competitors, the event is forecasted to draw an estimated number of 10,000 spectators, with economic forecasts for local business organizations pegged at more than 1 million USD. The event also highlights featured coverages by the Outdoor Channel and ESPN Network, which says much about how big the event will be.


BASS LLC, whose headquarters is based in Birmingham, Ala, informed Green Bay officers regarding the organization’s decision to hold the Bassmaster Elite Series in the area some weeks earlier. Not surprisingly, Green Bay officials were quite excited about the decision.

Proud in heralding news of event, Green Pay Mayor Jim Schmitt, with local officials and event organizers, made the announcement last Thursday, noting that the event promises to be another milestone which illustrates Green Bay’s diverse interest and capacity for various sports.

“It will show the nation that we truly are Titletown USA,” expressed Schmitt, during the event’s official announcement.

Green Bay, as a city, is famed for its sportsmen, notably in the sporting arenas of American Football and Hockey. With the Bassmaster Elite Series set on happening in the area soon, the event stands to be a platform for more fishing-inclined events to-be organized in Green Bay, and promises to be an event where avid fishers of the area can converge and gather.

If you’ll be Gree Bay-bound by the last week of June, stick around for the Bassmaster Elite Series to happen in the area.

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