New Products - February 2024
Uncle Mike’s has a new line of premium leather holsters and gun belts. The new holster line is handcrafted with premium American leather and includes options for both inside-the-waistband (IWB) and outside-the-waistband (OWB) carry. The IWB holsters feature an ambidextrous, multi-fit design that comes in six different sizes, from micro-compact through full-size and 1911-style frames, to accommodate a wide range of firearms. Each holster has a sturdy metal belt clip that fits belts up to 1-3/4 inches wide, and a low profile sweat guard for optimal comfort. The OWB holsters are also multi-fit and come in five different sizes to accommodate J-Frame revolvers through full-size semi-auto pistols and 1911-style frames. Each holster features a low-profile shirt guard for optimal comfort and are optic compatible. Both holster options come in two colors, brown and matte black. The gun belts are constructed of premium American leather in sizes 32- to 48-inches and feature a durable, metal roller buckle. Their sturdy design can easily accommodate everyday carry belt-mounted holsters and accessories and are built to last. The gun belts are 1-1/2 inches wide and come in, dark brown and matte black. MSRP: IWB holsters, $29.99; OWB holsters, $39.99; gun belts, $49.99. Visit https://www.unclemikes.com/
TrueTimber and Elite Archery are partnering on new 2024 compound bows, the Ethos, Kairos and Allure models. All three bows are offered in TrueTimber Strata camo and were designed to increase accuracy and maximize efficiency, regardless of draw length or weight. With IBO speeds reaching up to 340 feet per second (fps) and forgiving adjustability, the Elite Ethos offers elevated performance with a 33-inch ATA and 6-3/4-inch brace Height. Featuring Elite’s precision grip, S.E.T. Technology and new V3 smooth mods on the efficient SPX cam system, the Kairos provides versatility while reaching draw lengths from 24 to 29-1/2 inches. IBO speeds hit up to 335 fps. The Allure is designed for the serious female bow hunter. It has all the premium features the other bows have but offers more flexible draw weights and lengths that fit a smaller frame. Its ATA is 31 inches with a 6-1/4-inch brace Height, yet it maintains IBO speeds of 340 fps. MSRP on the Ethos and Kairos is $1299.99, the Allure is $1,249.99. Visit https://elitearchery.com/ or call (877) 503-5483
Northland says its new Eye-Candy Paddle Shad lure is the perfect size and action for fish across the “Walleye Belt.” “The Paddle Shad’s got a subtle action that walleyes key in on,” says Mille Lacs Lake guide and Northland pro, Brad Hawthorne. “It doesn’t have a hard ‘thump’ like other paddletails I’ve fished. The Eye-Candy Paddle Shad has the action of a real minnow swimming, not an exaggeration of a minnow swimming, which is what most paddletails do. And when other swimbaits’ action stops—typically at half-a-mile-an-hour—this bait still has tail action, so you can jig it with subtle motions or snap jig it 2 or 3 inches forward at a time and the tail still kicks. That’s why it’s catching so many fish.” Another thing Hawthorne likes is how Eye-Candy baits are made from an ultra-clear material ideal that gets walleye colors right and makes it far more lifelike. He lauded the Chartreuse Shad, Green Pumpkin and Gold Shiner in particular, but angler can choose from different 18 colors. At 3-1/2 inches, the forage-sized Eye-Candy Paddle Shad features a boot tail that swims, wiggles and kicks whether ripped aggressively or slowly dragged across the bottom. This shape, paired with the lifelike action, flotation and durability makes it the closest thing you can get to live bait. MSRP is $7.99 for five baits per bag. Visit www.northlandtackle.com, email sales@northlandtackle.com
ICOtec new Furnado call/decoy combo – scheduled to be released in early 2024 – is a budget-friendly predator call with a built-in decoy designed for predator hunters who need limited-use gear or want to test the waters, but still want a quality tool. The Furnado remote control has a 100-yard range, includes a pause button, can play two sounds at the same time, has a light button to backlight the keypad for night hunting, and its 15-sound file access includes coyote vocals, pup distress, rabbit, mouse, bird calls and more. The decoy has a removeable fur wrap. And the unit has a remote-control holder, an external speaker port, a topper shaft holder, one furry topper, and a mini tripod. The unit requires 4-AA batteries, the remote one A23 battery. MSRP is $94.99. Visit ICOtec.com or call (419) 450-3566.
Experienced hunters and shooters know binoculars and a precision rangefinder are two pieces of must-have gear. Burris has combined these two gear essentials into a single unit with their new Signature Laser Range Finding (LRF)10 x 42 binoculars. The integrated rangefinder offers everything needed to range game to 2,600 yards in any environment, providing essential ballistic data. The rangefinder is accurate to within a yard at less than 1,000 yards, and 2 yards at more than 1,000 yards. Also, five ranging modes offer a variety of information, telling the shooter basic range in auto mode, the range of the closest target in a group in sport mode, the range of the most distant target in a group in hunt mode, and virtually instantaneous readings in range with the range button depressed. The 10x42 binocular is based on Burris’s proven Signature HD series of binoculars and years of research delivering class-leading performance of image sharpness and clarity using multi-coated HD lenses and BaK-4 roof prisms. This combo is housed in a rugged, shockproof chassis with no-slip rubber armor. MSRP is $1,200. Visit BurrisOptics.com or call 1-888-440-0244.
Whether it’s an elk in high timber, a moose in a tamarack swamp, a sheep in the mountains or a whitetail in the back 40, the real work begins at the conclusion of a hunt. A harvested big game animal needs to be processed in the field and transported out of the backcountry. To do this, rugged tools are required. And rugged is precisely what Smith’s new EdgeSport 6-Inch Folding Bone Saw offers. Smith’s experts engineered the new EdgeSport folding bone saw to process game in the most challenging environments. A 6-inch stainless steel saw blade is designed specifically for field dressing big game, cutting smoothly through bone and holding its edge over many harvests. The sturdy lock-back handle design secures the blade in a working position. The durable, TPE non-slip handle helps promote safe use in the field, especially under wet conditions. Protected by a limited lifetime warranty, Smith’s EdgeSport Folding Bone Saw is now available. MSRP is $34.99. Visit smithsproducts.com or call 1-800-221-4156 or (501) 321-2244.