UNIQUE PRODUCTS THAT REALLY WORK!
- Part 2
By "The Bass Coach"(Roger Lee Brown)
rlbrown@capital.net
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UNDERWATER VIEWING
How many of you anglers have certain spots (honey holes) that you’ve been fishing for years? Wouldn’t you like to find more spots like these?, of course you would! Now you can do just that with this product called the "CatchCam" made by the Axial Corporation. This under viewing camera is about the best you will find. I have one and the more I use it the better I like it. It has a 50’ lead wire attached to a waterproof camera lens that is attached to a viewing screen to allow you to see anything on the bottom you want to see. I have fished many spots that held fish in the past but didn’t know exactly why the areas held fish, but now I know. It is truly an amazing tool when it comes to locating bass, pre-fishing, or just learning why fish hold in certain areas. The picture on the viewing screen is crystal clear, in fact, you can see even the smallest blade of grass. Just remember, this shows the actual picture and not the liquid crystal image like you would see on your fish finder!
FISH CARE PRODUCTS
Probably one of the worst nightmares for a tournament angler is weighing in a dead fish. Not only does this hurt when you get points deducted from your total catch, but as a "Catch & Release" angler, nobody likes to see a dead sport fish, especially a bass! Guess what, I have some really good news.... I have stumbled onto a product called "Keep Alive" and what it is, is a oxygen infusor. I know you are probably wondering what in the world an oxygen infusor is so I’ll tell you. This is a unit that you place in your livewell (it has suction cups on the bottom of it, completely submergible) take the wire lead clips and clip to your battery. Once the unit is operative it disperses millions of micro-fine bubbles that give more than a ample supply of oxygen to the fish in your livewell (which will keep them alive). This is good especially when fishing the warmer days when it gets hot and the surface temp get warm. Please!... make all efforts to keep the fish alive for release!......
BASS TOURNAMENT GOODIES
When fishing bass tournaments time is very precious right? I have found a couple of items that has really made a difference when it comes to not only the protection of fish, but has allowed me that few extra minutes needed to "Cash-In" in past tournaments, and has recently given me the extra precious minutes needed when I
qualified for the Vermont B.A.S.S. Federation State Team for 2001.
The first item is called "Bass Tags" made by Bag-Em Products. What this is, is a bass culling system that uses clips instead of stringer type snaps (that damage fish when you have to insert them). These clips with the colored tubes (attached) quickly attach to the fish’s upper jaw securely without puncturing or damaging the fish. Along with this kit, you will receive a marking pencil and a weigh board to keep a quick record of your fish caught during the day.
The second product that the Bag-em Products Company makes is a great individual
fish weigh bag that "once again" protects the fish from the damage of puncturing it when using the hook connected to your portable weigh scales. With this bag you simply put one fish in it, insert the hook from your scale into the provided holes already made into the bag (once again protecting the fish from puncture damage) and with the drain holes already provided in this unique bag it allows the water run out of the bag while weighing the fish for a accurate weight. Don’t you just love companies that have "Fish Protection" in mind when it comes to the development of
a product? This company also makes a very strong and durable Carry Bag (that will hold together!, not like others I’ve used in the past that have either fallen apart or torn easily) with handles to carry those big stringers to the weigh-ins. All in all, the best thing about the Bag-em Products Company is that (I am very proud to announce!) they strive to be the global leader in the preservation of sport and tournament fishing by providing conservation minded products.
OUTDOOR PROTECTION
How many times while outdoors fishing have you been attacked by insects? This can be a real drag right?, especially while holding a rod in one hand and trying to reel in a fish with the other hand, then by time you get to put the rod down, you’ve been another victim of a insect bite. Or, how many times have you been out in the sun and got a good sunburn or even a windburn? Or, how many times have you been out fishing and get swarmed with Nats?......
I have been through all of these scenarios and then some and it’s not fun! So after doing some research on products that can remedy some of these problems, I not only found a company that has every product to take care of all of these situations, but this company also makes one of the best bass fishing products I’ve seen in many years (which I will talk about in just a moment.)
The Tender Corporation is the companies name, and they make what they call a survivor pak that comes with the following items:
1. A power pen (which comes in handy when you solely depend on your flashlight batteries).....
2. Natrapel (a Nat repellent).....
3. Family Medic (a first aid cream).....
4. Ben’s backyard formula (a insect repellent).....
5. After Burn (a Aloe Vera base product that really soothes a burn from the sun or wind).....
6. After Bite (a stick roll on to take away the itch from a insect bite).....
7. A carry Bag (for all of these wonderful products to be carried in).....
8. Usually we save the best for last, but before I tell you about this amazing product I need to relate to you why this product is so great. How many times have you went to make a cast with your rod when it gets wet from the rain and you almost throw your rod overboard? I know that I have lost a couple of rods in my days by doing just that, and I can assuredly say that it can mess up a good day, especially if it’s your favorite rod.
Now the last product you will find in this survivor pak is what the Tender Corporation calls "Dry Hands." This product is a solution you apply to your hands, rub it around and let it dry for a moment. Once you’ve done this, grab the handle of a "wet rod" and try to slide your hand down it using a little pressure, "You Can’t Do It!" this solution actually prevents your rods from slipping out of your hands when you get wet. A big money saver?... I’d say so!
The Tender Corporation makes all of these products separate of course, but with the survivor pak you get it all. I carry a pak both in my vehicle as well as my boat, and let me tell you, there has been several times I was grateful the products were there when I needed them.
CLOSING
Once again, these are all products that I have personally been involved with and will stand behind each and every one mentioned. All I can say is that you need to at least give them all a try and I’m very confident that you’ll fully agree with me when I say that these products are second to none! If you would like more information on these products or would like to purchase any of these items please Email me at rlbrown@capital.net or call me at (518) 597-4240. Many of my Bass Fishing School students as well as Bass Charter clients are loyal to these products after using them. As the old saying goes; "Try it, You’ll like it!"
Until next time, Take Care & God Bless (Always!)....
"The Bass Coach" Roger Lee Brown
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www.fishing-boating.com/basscoach
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