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I purchased a pair of Spiderwire sunglasses because I misplaced the sunglasses I had. Finding a good pair of sunglasses is hard to do. Finding polarized sunglasses that will not break the bank is even tougher. Cruising through the fishing section of my local Walmart I came across a display of Spiderwire sunglasses. My first impression was that they looked sporty and "cool". My second impression was that these were going to be junk because of the $15 dollar price tag. Having spent hundreds of dollars on shades previously, I was done with dishing out that much money. I have dropped them, scratched them, lost them, and even have a couple of pairs sitting at the bottom of my local fishing holes. No more! I refuse to pay $100+ for sunglasses ever again. Save the drama about how important your eyes are for someone else.
Attention TinBoats members and potential TinBoats members here is an opportunity to win an IGFA certified Boga Grip. I know it's no boat or a million dollar prize, but it is a prize that is just plain cool. Everyone wants one, no one wants to spend the coin to buy one unless you are hardcore. I will buy you one. But, just like in life, nothing is for free. This one requires a little support.....support for my sponsors here on TinBoats. There are no entry fees or anything like that, but you can only enter if you support our sponosors. Read all the details and rules for this awesome contest here.
First Fish of 2012
Written by Jim
TinBoats member SVOMike86 broke the ice for 2012 by catching this monster Bass. With no scale in hand we assume that this fish is between 4-5 pounds. What a way to start the season! If your a member, you can read about his fishing trip and what he caught this pig of a bass on here.
Boat Seating made easy with the SliderG5
Written by Jim
Here is a product that actually makes sense. For those of you with jon boats or v-boats sometimes all you want is a little more comfort for a day on the water. The idea behind the SliderG5 is a simple solution to a long time problem that deals with fixing the comfort level of good old bench seats. Anyone who has spent even a couple of hours on a Tin boat knows the first thing that needs to be done is figure out a way to get a comfortable seat on it as soon as possible. Some of you own smaller 10-12 foot jon boats that are not wide enough for decks. That should not stop you from trying to make your boat as comfortable as possible. How about putting a seat on that can move left to right in any position along the bench at any time? Brilliant! Say goodbye to those clamp on thingys forever. This product is made in America and it is dirt cheap. The return of investment is priceless. Your wallet will thank you, your passengers will thank you, and your back will definitely thank you. Head on over to SliderG5 and take a look at a truly great product! Read the article Mike wrote about the SliderG5 here. Check out this promotional video to see the hype for yourself!
Powell has introduced a new rod for 2012 call the Powell Diesel. Here is the description directly from the Powell website:
Powell Rods has every angler and every budget covered. The Diesel series of rods boasts Powell's long standing tradition of performance and innovation at a very refreshing price. Do not let the low cost fool you. These are rods designed for serious anglers that have been proven through relentless testing by Powell's top pro staff. Available in 4 models, the Diesel rods will handle a multitude of techniques from finesse to power fishing. Featuring comfortable EVA split foam grips with no foregrip, new C-Guides and reel seats, and D-Cell Multi-Matrix matte graphite, these rods exhibit the comfort and features necessary to help you win. When looking for responsive power, economy, and all out ruggedness, there is only one clear choice- Powell Diesel.
This is the part that intrigues me...There is no warranty! Nada! Zip! Zero! Cost of the rod is $70. I like that. I have returned 2 rods my whole life for defects. If I paid just $70 for them I would of tossed them. How do you feel about this? Would you buy a rod for less money knowing it has no warranty? Maybe Powell will start a new trend with this. I for sure am going to buy one when they are back in stock. The initial supplies sold out. Here is a picture from the Powell Website.
