Jul

5

The Nomad, Hookset Global’s Kayak Series - The Answer for the Paddlers’ needs?

Over the past 10 years kayak fishing has quickly evolved as a truly mainstream style of fishing. Sit-on-top style kayaks are the most common boats used for the pursuit of both freshwater and saltwater fish. These affordable and easily launched craft offer exceptional access to prime fishing areas, while their quiet, low-profile presence on the water provides for stealthy presentations to wary fish.

The unique characteristics of kayak design, however, create challenges for traditional rods, and as it’s the hottest trend in fishing recently, the right solution was just a matter of time.

With the introduction of Hookset Global’s Kayak Series – the “Nomad”, paddlers now have specialized rods, especially designed to excel from a kayak.

Hookset Global’s Kayak Series, the “Nomad” includes four saltwater models, two spinning and two casting.

Two kayak fishing rods are built in one piece, measure 2.10 meter in length and the other two kayak fishing rods in the Nomad series are built in 2+1 pieces, measure 1.80 and 2.10 meter, all feature fast actions, built from high quality carbon, and come with high quality Fuji guides.

The Nomad Series consists on lightweight, sensitive and agile rods that deliver an incredible amount of power and long-term durability.

You can clearly see that every detail in the Nomad Series kayak fishing rods was specifically design to answer the needs of kayak fishing.

The 2.10 meter rods were design for the longer kayaks, of size 4.10 meters and above.

The benefits of 2.10 rod length and fast action begin with trolling and continue through fighting fish. The specific length assures the trolled line will not interfere with paddling, even when your rod holders are placed in front of the angler. With a fish on the line, the rod length and fast action assures that the angler can follow it around the ends of the kayak while remaining safely balanced in the cockpit.

The 1.80 meter rod is designed for shorter kayaks or for situations when you are targeting massive fish.
The JIG2C and JIG2S rods offer a great solution for those who can’t decide which length is better for their needs.
The JIG2 rods consist on 2 + 1 pieces – the handle and the blank, when the blank comes in two different lengths, to built either a 1.80 or 2.10 rods.

The size of the rod also affects its strength, when the 1.80meter rod is rated for up to 70 lb line support.

The high quality carbon provides the confident power needed to land fish.

In the absence of a partner’s assistance, the angler must “high-stick” the rod to bring fish within range of a net or gaff. The Nomad rods offer the structural stability to withstand “high-stick” landing of fish, without having to fear any damage to the rod.

The Nomad series handle design is configured for use from a sitting position.

The rear grips are shortened for easy maneuverability around the torso and thighs while the fore grips are lengthened for a firm grip, generating leverage from the upper body only. The lengthened fore grips also provide ample room to attach rod leashes where they will not interfere with a comfortable hand position.

The Nomad Series casting models include: TRL210C, rated for 30- to 50-lb line and the JIG2C, rated for up to 60 lb for the 2.10 rod and 70 lb for the 1.80 rod.

The Nomad Series spinning models include the TRL210S, rated for 30- to 50-lb line and the JIG2S, rated for up to 60 lb for the 2.10 rod and 70 lb for the 1.80 rod.

Happy Fishing J

Jun

24

Save the whales (and the rest of the ocean)

While fishing, I found myself changing weights at least once every time I go fishing.The need for changing weights is caused by many different reasons: the weight is stuck at the reef; a fish took the rig etc.Attaching a new weight is a bit of a bother – you always have to have spare weights, it’s a waste of fishing time (very precious time when I manage to get away from the daily hassle) but you never think about the most disturbing issue (at least I didn’t) – you pollute the sea!Just like many other fishermen, I like to prepare some of my fishing gear myself.

It’s true that everything can be bought today, but it’s much more exciting to work with home made fishing gear (and my most popular lures are those I made myself).

The only tackle I never play with is weights.

I thought of doing it, but after reading about the pollution hazards that’s caused by the led I’ve decided that it’s best not to play with it.

So, if led is so poisons for humans, it can’t be too good to the oceans, can it?

For many years there was no alternative, but recently I came across the best solution: an internet shop (www.thebesttackle.com) is selling weights made of stone.

The weights are made of pebbles, each has a swivel drilled into it, and the weight’s weight is clearly written on each pebble.

peddle weight

Working with the weight is much easier as your line goes through the swivel, if you want to change a weight you don’t have to cut the line, and most important – if you loose the weight it’s just like throwing a stone to the sea – no ecological damage done!

When ecological gain is achieved and my well being gets even better there’s no doubt – from now on only stone weights for me!

Happy fishing :-)

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