Revolution 7000 Casting Reel; big fish beware, there’s a revolution coming

Whether you’re chasing the mighty muskellunge, battling bruiser blue cats, or subduing supertanker stripers, the Revolution 7000 casting reel has what it takes to make them surrender. This reel, designed and built for taking on heavyweights, features a super high capacity, double-anodized aluminum spool that accommodates heavy line, whether it’s monofilament or braid. The Revolution 7000 holds 270 yards of 20-pound monofilament or 235 yards of 80-pound braid, which is plenty to go toe-to-toe with the toughest, longest running fighters out there.

Plus, a precision carbon fiber drag system with an easily adjustable drag star puts you in control from hookup to landing. The 4-bearing system with Power Lock™ instant anti-reverse provides smooth, reliable performance whether you are casting lures or hauling in the big one. A counter balanced power handle with soft-touch grip ensures a secure, balanced feel no matter the conditions. The 4-pin centrifugal braking system and aluminum post-style line guide ensures maximum casting distance while helping to prevent backlashes. Read more

CLEVELAND — Rescues in Saginaw Bay, Michigan, Sunday evening and Lake Erie Monday morning are the latest in an alarmingly high number of Great Lakes ice rescues since Saturday, prompting a Coast Guard reminder of the risk of venturing out onto the ice and of the importance of taking appropriate safety precautions.

Throughout the weekend the Coast Guard, good Samaritans and the Bay County, Michigan Fire Department rescued eight and assisted six people across the lakes, an unusually high number attributed in part to a milder winter and environmental conditions like “the devil’s blanket.”

“My ice rescue crews spend more time on the frozen Saginaw Bay than anyone, and every one of us has learned that ice conditions are unpredictable,” said Master Chief Petty Officer Terry W. Lathrop, officer in charge of Coast Guard Station Saginaw, home of the National Ice Rescue School. “One thing we can say with certainty is that the ice will almost never be as thick as it was last year, so don’t go out expecting 30 inches of ice.” Read more

RACINE, Wis. (February 3, 2015) – Minn Kota® wants to help put more fish in the boat and keep money in anglers’ pockets in 2015 by offering up to $112 in mail-in rewards with the purchase of select trolling motors.

The following motors must be purchased between January 1 and June 1, 2015, to be eligible for corresponding rewards: Read more

The ultimate where-to fishing guide for sportsmen.

Kennesaw GA — Anglers can discover 36 great places to catch fish in their own state or region this year, thanks to the special Fishing Calendar feature in this month’s issue. In fact, readers will find 3 top selections for every month of 2015, plus local tips on where and how to score.

The annual feature in Game & Fish/Sportsman provides a year-long calendar for anglers, revealing where, when and how to catch a variety of fish. A special graphic depicts all 36 of the selections, and rates each one as fair, good or excellent. Read more

MINNETONKA, Minn. – The MarCum® 485C underwater viewing system proves that top-of-the-line performance doesn’t have to come with a top-shelf price tag.

With a 7-inch, high-resolution flat-panel LCD screen with 800 x 480 pixel resolution, and an industry-best Sony Super HAD II CCD 1/3-inch Image Sensor 01 Lux Camera, the 485C system provides an underwater viewing performance that, dollar for dollar, is unmatched by any other ice-fishing camera system available today.

Fishing in clear water under bluebird skies? Use the 485C in full-color mode to see the underwater world the way nature intended.

Fishing in stained water or in low-light conditions? Color Kill Technology allows you to switch over to black-and-white mode for an amazingly crisp and clear image. Read more