New Products - July 2024
MOJO Outdoors’ new hen turkey decoy, the “Feeder/Breeder,” is a highly detailed hen decoy that can be deployed in three positions by a specially designed housing, mounted inside of the decoy. This allows the decoy to be easily rotated and secured in either the upright or feeding positions, or by removing the stake and mounting on the ground in the breeding position. This makes multiple hen decoys no longer needed, says MOJO. The decoy was a collaborative effort between MOJO and Preston Pittman, often referred to as the World’s Greatest Turkey Caller. MSRP is $99.99. Visit https://mojooutdoors.com/ or call (866) 216-6656.
Real Avid, a leader in DIY gunsmithing, is offering its Master Bench Block Pro-Kit, a kit that has everything needed to safely and efficiently drive pins found in rifles, shotguns, pistols, revolvers and AR platforms. The kit was developed for the DIY enthusiast yet is perfectly suited for the professional gunsmith bench. The kit combines a modified Master Bench Block Pro with a removable magnetic pin-catching tray. A storage unit containing a Real Avid Accu-Punch Hammer with interchangeable heads, a 9-piece standard pin and a 9-piece roll pin punch set is included. The two components latch together when not in use so that the system is easily transportable and stowable. When it is time to get to work, you have everything you need for pin-driving. MSRP is $79.99. Visit www.realavid.com, email info@realavid.com or call (800) 286-0567.
Millennium Treestands’ latest breakthrough – the Buck Hut Magnum – is a sturdy tower deer stand with a water-resistant soft-shell hut, designed for the modern hunter. Incorporating tough, water-resistant soft-shell material and durable powder-coated steel design, the Buck Hut Magnum is constructed to tackle the roughest hunting conditions, season after season. The blind is designed not to spook game animals, featuring 14 black windows and a black interior. Suitable for rifles and crossbows, each window utilizes an adjustable height shooting rest for rock-solid shots. Additionally, it boasts a roomy interior and 7-foot height, making it ideal for standing shots with a bow. Its sturdy tower features two adjustable legs to guarantee stability on any terrain. The Buck Hut Magnum also has a removable platform pad that can be removed during hot weather or added to provide extra warmth for those cold winter hunts. MSRP is $1,399.99. Visit millennium-outdoors.com, email support@millienniumstands.com or call (601) 932-5832.
Lowrance, a leader in fishing electronics since 1957, has a new entry level fishfinder/chartplotter lineup. Featuring newly designed high-definition enhanced sonar, with FishReveal technology and detailed C-MAP charting, including Genesis Live, the Eagle is Lowrance’s most accessible fishfinder yet. The Eagle was developed to make fishing simpler and more enjoyable. It’s quick to install –on a boat or kayak – and features enhanced autotuning sonar and comprehensive C-MAP charts. Lowrance provides anglers of all levels the latest technology with the single aim of helping them to find and catch more fish. The Eagle fishfinder is available in 4-inch, 5-inch, 7-inch and 9-inch display sizes. MSRP is $119.99 - $749.99 depending on size. Visit www.lowrance.com
HEVI-Shot Ammunition is now manufacturing new 3-inch, 28-gauge turkey loads in their HEVI-18 TSS and Magnum Blend product lines. HEVI-18 Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) Turkey uses high-density 18 g/cc pellets and friction-reducing spherical buffer to extend effective range beyond what’s ever been possible. Pushed at high velocities, TSS pellets carry more energy farther downrange, allowing hunters to drop three shot sizes from common lead payloads and get higher pellet counts and denser patterns. HEVI-Shot HEVI-18 TSS Turkey’s overall product line now consists of 12 total load options, available in 12, 20 and 28 gauges and .410 bore. New 3-inch, 28-gauge loads are available in No. 7 or 9 shot. Magnum Blend offers three shot sizes (No. 5, 6 and 7). The 12 g/cc cast tungsten lets you drop one shot size from lead for the same lethality. These heavy loads pack a punch, 437 deadly pellets in a single 12-gauge, 3-inch shell. HEVI-Shot’s Magnum Blend Turkey product line now consists of five total load options, available in 10, 12, 20, or 28 gauge. The new load now available is a 3-inch, 1-ounce, 28-gauge option. MSRP on 28 gauge Magnum Blend is $39.99, and Hevi-18 TSS 28-gauge MSRP is $61.99 for five-shell boxes. Visit www.hevishot.com.
Sometimes, it pays to pitch for panfish like they’re merely miniaturized bass. As members of the sunfish family, species like bluegills, crappies and bass, all share a common pedigree. And they all regularly mingle near the same areas, feasting on crayfish, insect larvae, tiny shad and shiners. Panfish frequently feed up and off bottom, leaning on their nearsighted talents to inspect prey, eye-to-eye. So, imagine the power of presenting a bait that hovers and quivers continuously in the water column, rather than sinking to the bottom and out of the strike zone. That’s why micro-sized finesse rigs remain among the deadliest yet most overlooked panfish presentations. And Z-Man’s LarvaZ, StingerZ or Baby BallerZ rigged on a dropshot could be just the ticket for catching more panfish. These tail-kicking microbaits shine for moving slowly around smaller areas where fish gather. To cover more water or imitate faster moving baitfish, switch to a micro finesse swimbait like the Shad FryZ and drag the rig slightly faster across the terrain. The versatile Micro GOAT imitates both a crayfish and a baitfish. Rigged flat and retrieved with a slower, rod-twitching cadence, it resembles a crayfish. MSRP is $4.99 each. Visit zmanfishing.com/collections/panfish, email info@zmanfishing.com, or call (843) 376-0560.