Terminal Tackle

New Knot2Kinky wire already impressing US anglers

Aquateko's new Knot2Kinky'NiTinol' leader wire.

When north-eastern Florida-based Aquateko released its InvisaSwivel – a little piece of terminal tackle that is both transparent and neutrally buoyant – anglers immediately recognised that this tiny device might one day make traditional corrosive metal swivels obsolete.

The company says that having experienced similar ‘wow’ moments with its newest product, saltwater anglers are now realising that Knot2Kinky ‘NiTinol’ leader wire may be another authentic tackle breakthrough in the making.

Captain Gary Anderson plies the Gulf waters around Venice, Florida, hunting everything from black tip sharks to gill rattling tarpon and menacing barracuda. But when the spring kingfish run begins, the real fun ensues.

Having previously discovered the InvisaSwivel for super stealth rigging, Anderson.. Read More

Posted on 01/12/2011 - Comments (0) Continue Reading

HOOK NEWS: Partridge launches first pattern for nearly ten years

Mark Hamnett: Says development of new patterns is a ‘priority’ for Partridge.

Partridge of Redditch, one of the world’s oldest hook makers, has launched its first new pattern for almost ten years. The Universal Predator is a wide gaped Aberdeen-style hook produced in Japan. Partridge, founded in the UK in 1826, was acquired by Fishing Matters from Mustad in late 2009...

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AFW adds new Ball Bearing Swivels to its 2012 line-up

American Fishing Wire says the launch of its own brand of swivels is in direct response to demands from its customers. The new AFW solid brass Ball Bearing Swivels and Snap Swivels are ‘an exciting addition’ to the company’s product selection, says AFW Sales Director Steven Miller, who adds:..

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EXCLUSIVE: New terminal tackle award added for EFTTEX 2012

Terminal tackle will have its own award category in 2012.

The terminal tackle sector will have its own brand new category at the EFTTEX Best New Product Awards next year in Paris, EFTTA has confirmed. Following the success of the new Clothing category, EFTTA has announced that terminal tackle will likewise be separated from the Accessories category in 2012...

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BREAKING NEWS: Lazer TroKar reducing price of hooks by 30%

Lazer TroKar is reducing the cost of its TroKar hooks to US retailers and distribution partners with immediate effect. In a message to its customers, the Denver Colorado company says: “We are reducing the Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) of all our wickedly sharp TroKar hooks by 30% from the..

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Northland announces heavy duty Predator Rig for fierce, toothy fish

Northland Fishing Tackle says that its ‘quick-strike’ Predator Rig™ sports a Y-Yoke Harness™ design that is head and tails superior to the traditional off-the-shelf devices and other ‘cobbled together’ configurations. The Predator Rig™ is designed to securely hold live and dead baits perfectly horizontal. At the business end of..

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