New Products - April 2024
The growth of fishing from a kayak during recent times prompted Idaho-based fishing accessories designer and manufacturer, EGO Fishing, to come up with several new reachable and reliable landing nets. “The thing we identified early on talking with kayak anglers is our nets had to be lightweight, unobtrusive, and easy to handle in confined spaces,” said EGO CEO and founder, Grant Corbett. With limited space on a kayak, a fishing net must slip easily into a built-in rod holder or a crate, what many kayak anglers use. One result of this is the EGO S2 Slider Compact PVC Net. This less than 2-pound net has extra reach with a handle extends from 18 to 36 inches and its hoop size is 17 x 19 inches, capable of land big fish from a good reach. Yet it’s not so bulky or cumbersome in a kayak. The netting on the S2 Slider is of PVC material for ease on fish and healthy releases. Plus, the woven fabric is tough for toothy fish to cut through, a consideration for kayak anglers fishing salty backwaters, offshore areas and northern latitude freshwater full of toothy critters. EGO Fishing nets feature aluminum, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, polypropylene-injected molded parts. Netting materials range from clear and black rubber, PVC, nylon and coated nylon. The rubber mesh helps preserves fish slime coating for healthy release and resists hook snags. MSRP ranges from $118.99 to $139.99, depending on the net construction and features. Visit www.egofishing.com, or call (800) 698-6841.
Hawke Optics has a new crossbow scope, the XB30 2 - 7 x 32. The XB30 offers crossbow shooters a clear, precise, durable scope, says Hawke. The XB30 features vari-speed technology, allowing any bow to be dialed in for unsurpassed accuracy. The XB30 features a laser-etched, multi-line reticle with aimpoints from 20 to 100 yards that can be calibrated to bow speeds from 280 - 440 fps. The scope incorporates windage bars, five levels of brightness with red and green illumination, a locking speed selector ring, a wide-angle field of view. The new and simplified XB30 2-7x32 is water-, shock-, and fog-proof and nitrogen purged. MSRP is $249, with a No-Fault Lifetime Warranty. Visit www.hawkeoptics.com or call (877) 429-5347.
For decades, tackle manufacturers – including Northland Fishing Tackle – have been compelled to design authentic looking lures with realistic movement that gamefish want to eat. Those that work are genuine works of art. Northland says its new Elite Series Marabou Jig is one of those lures. Northland’s new marabou jig features premium handtied marabou feathers wound onto a strong, sharp, Gamakatsu hook with bait keeper. They are available in three earth-toned patterns and three sizes, 1/16-, 3/32-, and 1/8-ounce. Jeff “Gussy” Gustafson, reigning Bassmaster Classic Champion who has won several bass tournaments with his own handtied marabou jigs, says marabou finesse jigs originated in northwestern Ontario, during the late 1990s, when tournaments on Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake began to get popular. They came south into Wisconsin’s Sturgeon Bay during the 2000s, then smallmouth anglers across the Midwest, on the Great Lakes and throughout Canada started using them. Gustafson uses a longer, softer rod, a reel with a good drag backed by 8-pound Power Pro braid with an 8-pound fluorocarbon leader for casting the light jigs. They’re fished primarily in shallow waters, 12 feet or less, he noted, especially when bass are parked next to weed clumps, logs or boulders. He swims the jig past the cover and expects a hit. A two-jig card’s MSRP is $8.99. Visit www.northlandtackle.com
Warne Scope Mounts, a shooting accessory innovator has a new bipod, the Skyline Lite bipod. Precision machined from aircraft-grade aluminum and finished with a durable hard coat anodize, the Skyline Lite bipod is crafted to endure the most challenging environments without sacrificing its lightweight design. Engineered for the next level of strength and versatility, this bipod is a rugged and adaptable platform suitable for any shooting endeavor. It’s available in ARCA, quick-detach and fixed Picatinny head orientations, and features 44 degrees of total cant range, a cant tension lever and one-handed adjustability. Also, a quick-deploy feature from the horizontal position gives shooters three additional locking leg positions at 0, 45 and 90 degrees. The legs include 13 height increments for a total height range from 6.5 inches to 11.15 inches.Designed and manufactured in the US, the Skyline Lite embodies the perfect blend of durability and precision. MSRP ranges from $242.99 to $191.99, depending on the mounting system. Visit https://warnescopemounts.com/
CCI Ammunition has four new ammo products for 2024: Uppercut Defense .22 LR, HEVI-Bismuth Pest Control shotshells, a 10mm Pest Control Shotshell and Blazer Brass low-recoil 9mm handgun ammo.
• Uppercut’s 22 LR, 32-grain, jacketed hollow point bullet features nose skiving that initiates full and reliable expansion through 2.5- to 4-inch semi-auto pistols, while retaining the weight needed to hit critical penetration depths needed for self-defense.
• The new HEVI-Bismuth pest control centerfire handgun shotshells are loaded with HEVI-Bismuth pellets that carry nearly the same density and downrange energy of lead but adhere to non-toxic ammunition requirements. They are available in 9mm Luger, .38/.357 Mag., .40 S&W, .44 Spl/Rem Mag., .45 Auto, and .45 Colt.
• The new 10mm Auto 105-grain No. 9 pest control centerfire handgun shotshells produce consistent patterns that make it easier to knock down nasty critters in tight quarters.
• New 9mm Luger Blazer Brass handgun ammunition features reloadable brass cases, quality primers, and clean-burning propellants in a new lower-recoil, 100-grain load with consistent, reliable accurate performance for target shooting.
MSRP for these products was not set yet. Visit www.cci-ammunition.com or call (800) 948-1356.
Mossberg says its new line of 940 Pro Sporting 12-gauge autoloading shotguns can offer shooters a competitive edge, with user-adjustable stocks for length-of-pull, cast, and drop; durable soft-shooting gas-operating systems; and design features for speed and accuracy. Based on Mossberg’s 940 autoloading platform, the 940 Pro Sporting has a gas system that may run up to 1,500 rounds before cleaning and will cycle factory-manufactured 2-3/4- or 3-inch, 1-ounce or greater loads. Internal parts (gas piston, magazine tube, hammer and sear) feature nickel boron-coating and extra finishing for corrosion resistance and reliable performance. The barrel-making process aligns point-of-aim and point-of-impact for consistency. The 940s are available in a full-size model with walnut stock and forend and a shorter Super Bantam™ synthetic version: The 940 Pro Sporting Walnut competition-ready autoloader has a 30-inch vent rib barrel with skeet, modified and improved cylinder extended Briley choke tubes; a HIVIZ CompSight front fiber optic sight; blue anodized magazine tube cap and charging handle. emblazed on the receiver. The 940 Super Bantam has the same features in a black synthetic stock with a 26-inch vent rib barrel. The 940 Sporting Walnut MSRP is $1,225, the Super Bantam is $1,050. Visit www.mossberg.com or call (203) 230-5300