Tackle To Go

When heading abroad in search of drag-screaming sensations, safety should never be taken for granted. I’ve learned through personal experiences that not all foreign fleets are properly equipped with the necessary safety gear. A perfect example would be heading out in-search of roosterfish on a primitive panga in a remote region of Mexico.

Mosquitoes are ubiquitous insects. They are found in every region of the world except Antarctica. Every year, millions of U.S. residents travel to foreign destinations where mosquito-carried infectious diseases are present; 800 unknowingly return home infected. Anglers traveling to high-risk areas can almost always prevent these potentially deadly diseases by taking some basic precautionary measures. Along with protective long-sleeve clothing, bug repellant is the number one safety measure and should always be packed both in your luggage and in your tackle bag. Do not count on being able to purchase repellant at your destination.

Heading to the Revillagigedo Islands on a long range expedition is search of cow-size yellowfin tuna? On your way to Panama for a billfishing blast of a lifetime? Maybe landing world records stand-up style in your home waters is what you’re all about. Regardless which bountiful sea your big-game angling expeditions take you, rod belts and fish-fighting harnesses are essential gear which must never be left behind. Do not mistakenly assume that the foreign charter you booked is adequately equipped for every situation.

With anglers discovering the success of fishing out of kayaks and canoes both locally and abroad, manufacturers are addressing their needs with innovative tackle solutions and compact portable coolers. The Bristol Bay is one such product. Constructed of water-resistant heavy-duty tarpaulin materials, not only does this versatile bag hold multiple tackle drawers, it floats with up to 40-pounds of gear when the heat-pressed lid is properly zipped.

If you don’t believe in the notion that paying close attention to the smallest details makes a big difference in the outcome of any distant angling expedition, think again! Spend a day in the cockpit of a tournament winning battle-wagon and you’ll quickly realize that dedicated crews never overlook even the most minute details.

Enjoy visiting exotic destinations in search of surface-busting behemoths? If so, you and I have a lot in common. That must mean that you, too, probably treat your gear as if it were made of solid gold, and, of course, you already realize how important it is to take the necessary steps to avoid tackle failure.

Equally as important as the digital camera you carry along to capture exciting rod-bending memories, binoculars are an essential tool which the traveling angler should never leave home without. No, not those bulky binoculars that you typically keep stored on your boat that would be a hassle to pack and even more of a chore to carry on your person.

Anxious to share the news of your big catch? Need to check your email to see if the deal you’ve been waiting for all month has arrived? Introducing the GSP-1700 - the smallest, lightest, most portable satellite handset from Globalstar. Its convenient size and increased functionality make it a must-have communication device wherever your angling expeditions take you.