Scierra Kenai Boat and Bank Bag

Scierra Kenai Boat and Bank Bag

Especially as a stillwater and reservoir flyfisherman, a solid bag is essential. The new Scierra Kenai Boat and Bank Bags have been tailor-made for this specific purpose.
Kenai Boat and Bank Bags – L + XL
• Heavy duty 600D Materials
• Roomy boat and bank bag
• Water proof bottom
• Water proof top cover
• Outside roomy pockets with mesh
• Inside mesh and accessories pockets
• Inside reel and spool pockets
• Adjustable padded shoulder straps
• Main body carry straps
• Rod tube strap on option
RRP:
SEK: 599 / 799
NOK: 599 / 799
DKK: 599 / 799
EUR: 69.50 / 109.50
UK: 39.99 / 59.99

Okuma Helios Air

Okuma Helios Air

Okuma now launches yet another high-quality baitcaster reel - the Okuma Helios Air. It features a wealth of cool design details, and it is a true high-performance reel the serious European predator fisherman.

Okuma Helios Air
• Extremely light magnesium frame and sideplates
• This tournament reel was designed for freshwater use
• A6061-T6 machined aluminum, anodized spool
• Heavy duty, aluminum gears and shafts
• Multi-disc Carbonite drag system
• Micro-click carbon fiber drag star for precise drag settings
• 8BB+1RB stainless steel bearing drive system
• Precision Japanese ABEC-5 spool bearings
• Quick-Set anti-reverse roller bearing
• 7-position Velocity Control system under palm cover
• Ergonomic swept carbon fiber handle design
• Easy change palm side plate access port
• Lightweight at only 5.7 oz.
• Zirconium line guide inserts for use with braided line
• Available in both right and left hand retrieve
• Helios Air reels are backed by a 3-year limited warranty program


RRP:
SEK: 2999
NOK: 2999
DKK: 2999
EUR: 399.50
UK: 249.99

New Savage Gear 2014 catalogue online

New Savage Gear 2014 catalogue online

The marketing and graphics departments at Svendsen Sport A/S have been super-busy lately preparing the new 2014 Savage Gear, product catalogue. It have now been published online for everyone to sift through - and printed versions are well underway.

Besides massive amounts of innovative new gear, the online versions are embedded with loads of media content - and especially informative instructional videos are abundant.

You can find the catalogue by following the below links:

Savage Gear: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/29c778a6

265 cm titan catfish

265 cm titan catfish to round off the year for Black Cat Guiding Tours

For years, autumn in Italy has been a season of high waters. Heavy rainfall means violent river currents, with water levels of up to 6m above the norm not uncommon in 2011 and 2012. Stefan Seuß deliberately plans catfish seminars in Italy at this time of year to target active catfish in the brown floodwaters. However, this year did not go according to plan. This autumn, the Po deceived anglers with occasional summer temperatures and low water levels. Stefan Seuß: "low water can also be a good thing as we anglers can present our rigs in parts of the river that would otherwise be inaccessible to fish. Too much flotsam and raging currents can make bait presentation impossible in many places when water levels are rising.

On the evening of 12.11.2013, Black Cat test angler and guide Stefan Seuß and his guest Peter Neubacher went in search of a very deep river channel that could not be fished from the bank. The pair anchored the boat 150m above the chosen swim and planned to fish the hot spot from the boat. Stefan has equipped his boat perfectly for such occasions, even erecting a tent on the boat to protect anglers from inclement weather. With a 320cm dinghy as a tender, Stefan laid out four subfloat rigs over a deep ledge (7 to 9m water depth) as the darkness fell. The lines were only kept under slight tension from the main boat so that the swaying of the boat in the current did not disturb the rigs. The first bite came at around 9pm and, a short while later, the pair landed a 190cm catfish. The rig was readied again and returned to its spot using the dinghy.

The next action came at around midnight when the tip of the Black Cat Freestyle rod was pulled beneath the water and remained there. Peter Neubacher needed all of his strength to remove the fully tensioned rod from the boat's rod holder. The anglers immediately switched to the dinghy and the fight commenced with both angler and equipment under immense pressure. The fish stuck to the bottom, slowly pulling Peter Neubacher and Stefan Seuß upstream in the dinghy behind it. "After 15 minutes, we had failed to gain any line and my guest had his hands full just to withstand the resistance of the catfish," says Stefan Seuß. "Within 10 minutes of the fight starting, I knew we had a genuinely big lump on the hook! I've caught countless big catfish throughout Europe in recent years but this adversary on the other end of the line was more violent, stubborn and powerful in its runs."
After a 30-minute tug of war with a fully engaged drag on the Black Cat Extreme reel, the anglers slowly began to gain some line. The arm muscles were shaking and the invertebral discs were complaining as Peter Neubacher kneeled at the front of the dinghy and Stefan Seuß tried to follow the direction of the catfish' runs with a 5 bhp motor. After 40 minutes, the pair began to see bubbles at the surface in the glow of their head torches; a sign that the catfish was expelling air to equalise the pressure difference. A short while later, an enormous head appeared alongside the dinghy. Stefan Seuß: "It took my breath away. Never before have I seen such a monster up close. I reached over the side of the dinghy and stretched almost my entire upper body just above the surface of the water to reach the leader with my hand and turn the head of the fish towards us. I reached into the catfish' mouth at the first opportunity.

The fish exploded and I realised that my layers of skin were being shredded between its tooth plates but I blocked out the pain and strengthened my grip. 'Just don't let go' I thought." The landing was successful and, a short while later, the colossus was in the boat, covering the entire length with its enormous body. The guide continues: "We were both speechless and had to release the tension with a whoop of delight. The next morning, we had confirmation that the monster was 265 cm in length and tipped the scales at 107 kg. We had defeated a big and very old man. The fish is one of the largest ever caught in Europe", says Stefan Seuß. Catfish over 260 cm are more than 30 years old and have accumulated so much experience over time that it is almost impossible even to hook one of these giants.

For more information on catfish tours with Stefan Seuß, visit www.team-black-cat.com

Kristian “Stampe” Stam – joins Team Westin!

Kristian “Stampe” Stam – joins Team Westin!

We are really proud to present another team member from Sweden. Kristian or as most guys know him “Stampe” is born and raised in the deep forests of Dalsland, Sweden. When he learned to walk, he learned to fish, and he has a great fondness for the predators and especially the pike. Fishing has always been a big part of his life and it’s been escalating more and more. “Stampe” can turn a simple piece of wood into a brutal refined fish magnet! His stunning and detailed lures are true craftsmanship down to the smallest details and he’s got his own unique style. When you get one of his lures in your hand, you will hold your breath for a few seconds…the lure, details and colors are just breathtaking. He’s been producing his handmade lures since 2007 which has taught him a lot about how a pike think and behave and what triggers the strike. No shortcuts are taken in the manufacture of a “Stampe lure” and if he’s not completely satisfied with it, then it will never leave his basement. We’ve been working with Stampe for some time and he’s already developed custom colors on some of the most popular Westin lures such as: Bluegrass, Wow Perch, Stamped Roach and Crystal Perch just to mention a few, and we can assure you there’s much more to come. So breathe out and welcome this true artist aboard! Read and see more on his website: http://stampelures.se/ — with Kristian Stam StampeLures.

The MaxRap Fat Shad

 

The MaxRap Fat Shad

Round-bodied and high-sided, the MaxRap® Fat Shad features a strong tail-kicking action with a slight body roll. Very responsive to slow presentations. Slight irregularities and hesitation in the swimming action creates a very natural and life-like movement. Slow rising on the pause, but dives quickly to the target depht and stays there. Internal MaxCast mechanism for long and accurate casts .

Features:
•Internal MaxCast Mechanism
•Balanced with Tungsten Balls for Accuracy
•Medium Slow Rising on Pause
•Internal Laser Etched Scales
•Deep 3D Holographic Eyes
•Hand-Tuned & Tank-Tested

The Max Rap Concept
Maximum Performance and Premium Components.
Striving for the utmost in lure design, the MaxRap concept focuses on a single, primary function and compliments the design with every imaginable maximum feature like laser-engraved scales, VMC Spark Point hooks and superior quality components.
Whether you’re target is big or small, salt or fresh; the MaxRap makes an ideal choice with intricately crafted finishes designed to mimic the most common aquatic prey; and in true MaxRap form, the creations are nothing short of spectacular.
The first in the family offers anglers a superior casting lure that outcasts all others with extreme accuracy. A lifetime in the fishing business teaches you that discriminating anglers demand the best. Modern anglers demand the MaxRap.

Heinola Original ice drill

Heinola Original ice drill

The traditional, green Heinola Original ice drill features a blade that is suitable for general use on dry or semi arid ice. Three different models are available; a one-piece model, a 2-piece folding model, and a 3-piece folding model.

Hull:

• Spiral welded along the entire length of the main pipe
• Made of 1.5 mm cold-rolled steel
• Very strong and durable construction
• The frame is epoxy powder-coated.
• Excellent resistance to knocks

Blade:

• (Red) Premium blade for general use - or in semi arid and dry ice
• Multi 355-alloy steel
• Stainless steel with a hard edge blade that is durable and will remain sharp for a long time
• Sturdy and durable blade attachment
• Easily replaceable blade

Crank:

(direct and 3-piece folding design)
• 12mm thick, strong galvanized steel
• Easy to use, robust and fast-to-use crank lock
Traditional and general purpose blade for dry or semi arid ice!
Heinola Original, straight model
Item no Blade size Length
46301 115mm / 4,5´´ 800mm 46302 135mm / 5,5´´ 800mm 46303 155mm / 6´´ 800mm 46546 205mm / 8´´ 800mm

RRP: (From)
SEK: 1.799
NOK: 1.799
DKK: 1.799
EUR: 229.50
UK: 179.99

New pliers from Mustad

New pliers from Mustad

Durable and functional, these pliers are built to perform!

Constructed with stainless steel, the pliers are then coated with black titanium nitride for increased corrosion resistance. They featured textured jaws for a more secure hold, built-in crimper function, split-ring tool, lure tuner grooves and a mono/wire cutter. They also feature durable, soft-grips handles for comfort and nylon sheath with Velcro closure and belt loop.

In stores soon!

Jonathan Jansson – joins Team Westin!

Jonathan Jansson – joins Team Westin!

Fishing has always been a part of Jonathans life. He sees the charm in all types of fishing but it’s mostly about trolling for big fat silvery salmons/seatrouts, hunting that long fat pike, and the search for the dream zander that is closest to his heart. After taking exam at the Sportfishing Academy in Forshaga, he has been working as ...guide in northern Norway where big cod and powerful halibut where a part of everyday. In addition to spending as much time on the water as possible Jonathan ca also “master the power of the pen” by sharing his experiences and tips from different fishing adventures for the fishing magazine Fiske-Feber. We welcome this writing big fish hunter aboard!See More

Pike on new Quick Bait Giant color

Pike on new Quick Bait Giant color

Another Danish pike on the Quick Bait Giant. This one was caught by the Danish Distributor of Quick Bait some weeks ago.

But it was the first pike on color G-001 on Furesøen to Morten Ramsgaard.

Maria Brietzke – joins Team Westin!

 

Maria Brietzke – joins Team Westin!

We fishing maniacs know how understanding and patient our partners need to be. For Maria it’s different… A new “fishing-crazy” boyfriend where the door opener for Maria, she doesn’t need to try understand him, se go with him! The first time she went fishing alone she caught a pike and got immediately hooked for fishing, here passion was born! A lot of time on the water has passed since here first pike and Maria is today a skilled angler with both soft- and hard baits. She likes to try out different lures and techniques to find the right method and lure for the day and more than 10 hours on the water is just a normal fishing day. Close to her hometown Klein Rogahn, Germany, there are a lot of lakes, channels and rivers, and everyone has its own character. Marias favorite fish are pike and perch, but she's has also had great success with zander fishing. Water is truly here element and besides fishing she loves sailing, diving and surfing.

Together with her boyfriend she started a Team called “Deadly Baits” (www.deadly-baits.com) with a lot of other fanatic anglers. The team is still growing and as Maria says “I love to see that the interest for modern fishing is growing more and more, and also for women! I like to show the people that fishing is much more than just catching a big fish. It’s about friendship, time together and nature, when people understand this, then they also understand the true passion for sport fishing." We welcome Maria aboard Team Westin!

New Hoodie Pullover from Savage Gear

New Hoodie Pullover from Savage Gear

The new Savage Gear Hoodie Pullover is a superior piece of garment made out of stretchy and comfortable fabric. The Hoodie Pullover features a great design, which makes it ideal as both mid-layer and outerwear.

• 4-way stretch, soft 100% polyester fabric in 230g/m2
• Airy inner surface keeping you dry when sweating and providing warmth without weight
• Highly breathable
• YKK zippers
• Zipper chest pocket
• High collar for great hooded fit also suitable underneath a hooded jacket
• Adjustable at hood and hem
• Soft tricot cuffs w/thumb holes
• Decoration seams at elbows

RRPS are as follows:

DKK: 799
SEK: 799
NOK: 799
UK: 59.99
EUR: 87.50

Upgraded Okuma Salina III

Upgraded Okuma Salina III

The Okuma Salina reel has achieved quite a following in Europe, and it is widely recognized as an extremely sturdy high-performance reel for saltwater lure fishing. The Salina III is an upgraded version of the Salina reel.

It will be on the market in early 2014, and it features a wealth of cool design features and an improved brake system, new drag seals, and a lighter and sturdier construction.

It is perfect for brackish pike and catfish - and saltwater species such as cod, halibut, and pollock.

The Salina III reel features the following:

• AlumiLite: Aluminum body construction
• Precision Elliptical Gearing system
• Quick-Set anti-reverse bearing
• 8BB+1RB bearing drive system
• Machined aluminum, anodized spool
• DFD: Precision Dual Force Drag system
• Hydro Block watertight drag seal
• Super strong High Density gearing
• Heavy-duty aluminum handle

RRPS are as follows:

DKK (from): 1999
SEK (from): 1999
NOK (from): 1999
UK (from): 109.99
EUR (from): 319,50

Dustin Misiak joins Team Westin!

Dustin Misiak joins Team Westin!

Dustin discovered fishing at the age of 12 when he was on vacation with his parents at the beautiful Lake Garda in Italy.

There he spotted a lot of black bass and small minnows and his direct instinct was to catch them! In the young boy’s heart a small seed was planted and today fishing is his big passion. Back in Germany he started to fish for breams, roach and carps and soon the predators like perch and zander become more and more interesting.

Today he’s caught over 1500 zanders from the shore but still he appreciates every single strike! Hamburg and its port are a perfect place for him to improve his fishing-technique and Dustin is always thinking “outside the box”.

His favorite fish is truly the zander but also the perch is a highly respected fish. We are glad to have this young and passionate angler aboard our Team!

Mustad fishing report november

 

Mustad fishing report november

Sportfishing journalist Bo Hall from Sweden gathered a couple of friends and went down to the blue water – paradise Kenya for some hardcore fishing.

 

 

In these waters you can hook up with super strong GTs, kingfish and barracudas.

Bo Hall and his friends managed to hook up with and land all these species, and the fish did put both the men and the hooks to the test.

 

 

Fishing with both popper, speedjigs and bait they used Mustad Big Game in size 8/0, and after some exhausting fights the hooks didn’t show any damage what so ever!

I guess we all can agree on that we are a little bit jealous at Bo Hall and his team, especially when the when its soon winter up here and the lakes are starting to freeze over!

Enjoy the rest of the week!

Professional angler Luca Quintavalla joins the Wiley X

Professional angler Luca Quintavalla joins the Wiley X European fishing team

Wiley X is known for its many special features, which helps anglers all across the globe to reach their highest performance. Features like; World patented Gasket System, Filter 8TM polarized lenses, wraparound design and optical clarity.
To help prescription lens users Wiley X has carefully chosen one of the leading lens manufacturers to provide high quality prescription lenses, which comply with the European safety standards.
Luca Quintavalla states:
“Wiley X eyewear has an incredible facial cavity system, which is a great advantage for people like me using contact lenses. I’m wearing my Wiley Xs all day for sports fishing including high speed boat rides.
The sunglasses have very high quality and resistant lenses, which protect my eyes from sun rays and during fishing with artificial bait and slamming the fish under the boat.
The up to date and technical design of Wiley X eyewear add to the pleasure of wearing them"

Thomas Wæver, European Vice president and Outdoor director states:
“When appointing new team members to our Wiley X European fishing team, we always strive to get the best of the best. This goes for the specialized fishing as well as for nationality.
By bringing Italian born Luca Quintavalla to our team, Wiley X gets a top professional Black Bass angler, who is also a dedicated fishing guide as well as a journalist cooperating with Italian sports fishing clubs and the major publishers. The expertise and know how that Luca brings to our team is highly appreciated by Wiley X Europe, and we look forward to be working closely together with Luca in the future."

Quantum Cabo for extreme adventures

Quantum Cabo for extreme adventures

Quantum’s Cabo has long been a consistent hitter in saltwater, but now it comes with a totally redesigned and modernistic lightweight frame with more metal inside and out than it’s competition.

The Cabo comes loaded with a huge, strong center shaft complimented by stronger threads to provide all the lockdown power necessary, and a super-sized, water tight drag for when braided lines are at work.

Massive ceramic and carbon fiber washers sit ready to resist heat in a sealed Magnum CSC™ drag system to allow line to slip smoothly off the spool with whatever resistance you choose to dial in up to 55 pounds.

Speaking of corrosion free, this “airy” looking reel features a clutch seal to prevent water and debris from entering the clutch housing and causing it to slip. Further eliminating corrosion is a re-designed line slider made of stainless that will last a lifetime. Further solidifying the new version Cabo is a doubly-secured oscillating gear and slider to eliminate ‘slop’ or ‘play’ when the reel is placed under higher loads.

And a Quantum exclusive TiMag® titanium bend-resistant bail system with magnetic trip makes for the most enduring line management system in the business. Protecting the sleek frame is Saltguard™ 2.0 – which contains a Quantum exclusive SCR™ Alloy that is impurity free to prevent a source for corrosion to set in. The SCR Alloy is then covered in Quantum’s proprietary coating process to further prevent rust. Available in 40, 50, 60 and an 80 size, with 10 bearings.

Key features of the new Cabo generation:

New SCR base aluminum : Eliminates corrosion and improved strength
New Saltgard 2.0: Superior corrosion resistance
New Sealed Magnum CSC Drag: Extreme power, ultra smooth drag
New Ultra hard PT Gearing: Durable ultra smooth gearing
New gear system support: Durable under high loads, more secure clutch
New Hybrid Ceramic Bearings: Supports high loading, never seizes
New Low Friction Oscillation : More stable and smoother under high loading
Patented offset foot: Balanced reel
Patented Rotor offset: Dynamically balanced rotor – smoother feel
New Line Management System (LMS) : Line handling, durability, and performance
Patented Oscillation: Cross Wrap for Braid, Improved Casting
MaxCast Spool: Superior casting distance
New Stainless steel Slider: Never corrode, improved line transition
Patented NiTi Bail Wire: Bail never bends out of shape
Patented Magnetic Trip: Never gets weak or fails like spring
Adjustable line stack: Customizable line stack
New Line Roller: Eliminates line twist, improve

Garmin Introduces DownVü and SideVü Scanning Sonar

Garmin Introduces DownVü and SideVü Scanning Sonar

Garmin International Inc., the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced DownVü and SideVü, their down and side-scanning sonar technology that provides high resolution imagery and excellent precision for what’s in the water below and beside the boat.

“Garmin is excited to bring scanning sonar to the market for our customers,” said Dan Bartel, vice president of worldwide sales.  “For anglers of all types, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of what is directly below and to the side of boat when out on the water.  Now, with DownVü and SideVü, we provide that valuable insight on a large range of Garmin marine products.” 

DownVü

Garmin DownVü is a high-frequency sonar that provides a near picture quality representation of objects, structure and fish that the boat is passing over.  With a finer, concentrated sonar signal scanning a designated area, DownVü provides excellent resolution with great target separation in fresh and saltwater.

New echo™ dv Series

An updated line of echo fishfinders will now support DownVü.  Whether it’s a 4-inch grayscale echo unit or one with full color display, anglers can receive the same clear precision of DownVü on a dedicated fishfinder with a DownVü transducer.  This updated echo series will also support a 50kHz transducer, further expanding the functionality to saltwater anglers.

New echoMAP™ dv Series

With the introduction of DownVü, Garmin will also release a new series of echoMAP units with built-in DownVü capability.  The echoMAP 50dv and 70dv boast the same vibrant screens and capabilities as the previously released echoMAP series but now add DownVü scanning technology.

Updated GPSMAP® 500 and 700 Series

For any angler who’s already purchased a new GPSMAP 500 or 700 series device without built-in DownVü, a free software update will be available through the Garmin website that allows these units to utilize DownVü scanning.  Then, with a DownVü transducer (adapter required for some models), the GPSMAP unit will provide full DownVü technology at the angler’s fingertips.

New GPSMAP 800 and 1000 Series

The new GPSMAP 800 and 1000 series have built-in DownVü scanning sonar with CHIRP technology and supports SideVü and DownVü with CHIRP scanning sonar technology with optional GCV™ 10 sonar black box.  The GPSMAP 800 and 1000 series serve as a perfect complement to existing GPSMAP 500 and 700 series units.

SideVü

Much like DownVü, SideVü is high-frequency sonar that gives a clear image of fish or structure that are located to the sides of the boat.  This true-to-life picture of what’s below the water’s surface helps identify the most ideal spots and structures for fishing.  With noise suppression providing for an ultra crisp, high-resolution image, it’s easy to see where the best place to fish will be.

 

GCV 10         

The same CHIRP technology that was showcased in the overwhelmingly popular GSD™ 26 sounder box has been built into the GCV 10.  The GCV 10 sonar black box, coupled with the SideVü and DownVü transducer, adds SideVü and DownVü with CHIRP scanning sonar technology to compatible Garmin echoMAP and GPSMAP devices.  CHIRP sweeps a range of frequencies to provide noise suppression, more power on targets and target separation, allowing the GCV 10 to provide crystal clear and near-picture quality images.

Combined with the chartplotter’s HD-ID™ sonar, the angler is provided an excellent search and confirmation tool for advanced fishfinding in fresh and saltwater.  The GCV 10 has three built-in network ports to share DownVü and SideVü information as well as other networking information, such as radar and user data, across supported GPSMAP products.  Whether the fish is below the boat or to the sides, the GCV 10 gives an ultra-clear representation to help the angler find that next fishing hot spot.  GCV 10 is compatible with the echoMAP 70 series and the GPSMAP 700, 800 and 1000 series.

The new echo DownVü series will be available in Q4 of 2013.  The new echoMAP DownVü series and GCV 10 sounder black box will be available in Q1 of 2014.  For a full list of compatible units and for more information, go to www.garmin.com/marine2014.

Garmin’s marine business segment is a leading provider of navigation and communication equipment to retail and OEM customers.  Garmin’s portfolio includes the industry’s most sophisticated array of chartplotters and touchscreen multifunction displays, sonar, high-definition radar, autopilot, high-resolution mapping, sailing instrumentation and other products and services that are known for innovation, reliability, and ease-of-use.

Lars Öhman – joins Team Westin!

 

Lars Öhman – joins Team Westin!

The man with 127 pikes over 10 kilos on his conscience! In the beginning of his successfully fishing-carrier he got an instant interest for pikes and slowly but surely the fascination for the larger individuals increased.

He caught his first pike over 10 kilos in 1996 and that’s when it all started… he lost it all! Lars decided to dedicate his life for hunting down those brutal and impressive big pikes. In 2001 he started jerkbait-fishing and together with his friends they experienced great fishing in shallow lakes. Hundreds and hundreds of pikes later Lars got tired of it and started to fish in deeper lakes using longer rods, softlures and crank baits.

Today his favorite method is spin or trolling in unexplored pike-waters. To this date he caught 127 pikes over 10 kilos where top three are monsters over 14 kilos! With that in mind we can also add that Lars is only 34 years old, and still going strong…

Lars belongs to the top segment of pike anglers in Sweden. Pikes swear upon him and when he throws out that big lure in the water it’s directly aimed for the big ones. With the risk of being too cocky we are extremely proud to have “probably the best pike-angler in the world” aboard, most welcome!

Radical test angler catches new American carp record

 

Radical test angler catches new American carp record at 54lb 8oz!

Quantum Radical test fisherman Raphaël Biagini submitted us his latest report: "I am very happy to announce that I had the incredible opportunity to catch the biggest carp ever caught by a carp angler with modern fishing techniques (Catch and Release) in the U.S.A.! This historic catch happened in New Jersey State on Sunday, in the morning of November 11th, on the bank of a “small” river. I might add that what I call a small size here is a bit different from what we know as small in Europe.

Unfortunately I cannot reveal the exact location because I have to keep the name of this river a secret out of respect to the local anglers, who were kind enough to share their knowledge with me. In addition carp fishing in the United States is not like it is practised in Europe: the catch and release concept is not widespread here (while bow hunting for carp seems to be more common), it would be regrettable if this fish could not live in peace.

This amazing specimen is a common carp, 98 cm long with a weight of 54 lb 8 oz (24.7 kg)! After an amazing fight and lots of great pictures taken I had the pleasure to put her back in her natural environment… A magic moment!

20th catfish over 100 kg‏

20th catfish over 100 kg‏

Stefan Seuß and Benjamin Gründer celebrated a special milestone on one of their latest Black Cat Guiding Tours. On 4 November, the 20th catfish of over 100 kg (220 lb) to be landed during their guided angling tours hit the net. However, anybody who thinks that, after so many giant specimens, the catches are a matter of routine would be vastly mistaken. Each and every one of the monster fish requires both angler and guides to give their all. As fate would have it, it was team angling colleague Sven Weide of the Quantum Sea Team who landed the milestone 100-kg catfish.

And even an angler with Weide's experience of big fish (his catches include a halibut of over 150 kg) had his hands full with this one. He recalls: "Just after we started the fight from the dinghy, the fish planted itself under a fallen, sunken tree. And it wouldn't move. Heavy mist added to the difficulty of attempting to land the fish. Finally, with the help of Stefan Seuß and a second boat, Benjamin and I worked the fish free. It was perilous because we had to cut the tangled line and tie it together again in the blink of an eye." In fact, the happy anglers had to free the giant catfish from obstacles three times before it was finally landed. When it came to weighing and measuring the monster, the tape recorded a length of 2.52 m while the digital scales stopped their rapid ascent at a breathtaking 105 kg (232 lb).

The events unfolded on the middle reaches of the Po in northern Italy, the base of www.wels-camp-am-po.de run by Bernhard and Ute Heiner. The river was just slightly higher than normal at the time of the catch, which is somewhat unusual in the guides' experience. Extreme high waters of up to five metres above normal level and persistent rain are normally the order of the day at that time of year. However, Sven Weide and his two Quantum-Sea colleagues Andre Joskzo and Gunter Cohrs were able to enjoy warm days of up to 20°C on the river. The milestone catfish fell to a deadbait fished on an underwater rig weighted with a stone.

Anybody wanting to write the next chapter in the story of wels over 100 kg can learn more about Black Cat Guiding Tours with Stefan Seuß and Benjamin Gründer via the following websites:

http://www.team-black-cat.com/d/Guiding/Guiding.html

http://www.fish4life.de/guiding

115-pound carp brace

115-pound carp brace

Radical-Carp newcomer Tobias Krämer embarked on a night session on a large German gravel pit in the Ruhr area to test some new boilies for the 2014 season - and bagged a brace of giant carp.

Krämer landed the first, a huge common carp of 25.1 kg (55 lb 6'), in the late afternoon using a Radical-Honey tiger nut topped with an artificial tiger nut over the area which he baited up before.

The next morning brought another colossal common that tipped the scales at 27 kg (55 lb 9') after taking a 20mm Vampire Garlic test boilie.

With the new Radical baits about to be launched on the market, this latest result is further evidence of the high quality and attraction of Radical Boilies.

Fenwick Aetos

Fenwick Aetos

When it comes to heritage, Fenwick is second to none. Its legendary performance and attention to detail has placed Fenwick at the top of many anglers’ lists. Introducing the lightest, most advanced fishing rod in the Fenwick line up. The New AETOS series has done what no other rod has even thought about.

Features
•Fuji Skeleton reel seats for a reduced weight and increase in sensitivity
•Combination of TAC™ and cork split grip handle constructions
•Titanium framed guides with lightweight Titanium inserts

The new 2014 Scierra catalog is launched

The new 2014 Scierra catalog is launched

The catalog contains the complete Scierra program with the addition of all the 2014 news. It  presents a wide selection of quality gear for the European fly fisherman with some cool fly rod-, shooting line-, waders-,  clothing- and accessories news.

View it right here: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/72b1d36c#/72b1d36c/1

The catalog will be out in printed form in early January.

The Joker laughs last on over-fished waters

The Joker laughs last on over-fished waters

With spinning enjoying huge popularity, many known predator swims are increasingly being over-fished. You will often hear: "the swim has been fished to death", "the swim is burnt out" or "it's not worth going there any more!".

In some cases, it may well be that the fish are avoiding the swim or at least not visiting it as regularly as in the past. However, it could also be that the fish are still in the swim but are stubbornly and persistently ignoring all familiar or unnatural baits.

My buddy Ralf and I visited one such swim on a sunny autumn day. We actually wanted to avoid it since even baitfish did not bring the desired success on previous visits. However, we decided to give the Quantum Joker a chance as it would surely be unfamiliar to the fish here.

The very first cast produced a bite and a medium-sized perch. A good omen and Ralf needed no more persuasion. We had found the lure that would make the perch drop their guard. Then, after two missed bites, I hooked a good 45-cm perch right in front of my feet but lost it straight away. I was still voicing my disappointment when Ralf shouted: "Don't worry. I've got one now!" And what a one it was! The rod was bent to the limit and I was on my way to take photos and help land the monster.

Everything ran smoothly and the tape measure read 49.5 cm. Just short of that magical threshold but, of course, we were still ecstatic. A première for the Joker and a new personal best. The interesting thing was that we weren't retrieving the Joker along the bottom but around two metres below the surface.

One thing is for sure. I won't be going fishing for perch again without the Joker. And the same goes for Ralf.

Okuma launches Citrix A - Baitcaster

Okuma launches Citrix A - Baitcaster

The new Okuma Citrix A Baitcaster is a top-of-the-line reel for chugging lures with precision and distance. It has been designed and developed to meet the standards and needs of serious European predator fishermen, and during test fishing it has seen its fair share of big perch, zanders, pike and catfish.

The Citrix A features the following:
• 7BB+1RB stainless steel bearing drive system
• 7-position Velocity Control System under palm cover
• ALC: Rigid diecast aluminum frame and handle sideplate
• Durable brass main and pinion gear system
• Multi-disc Carbonite drag system with 25-lbs max drag
• Dual anti-reverse system for maximum reliability
• Synchronized levelwind optimized for braided line
• On/Off bait clicker for trolling, chunking or bait fishing

Retail prices are:
SEK: 1799
NOK: 1799
DKK: 1799
EUR: 199.50
UK: 129.99

Jimmy Andersson – joins Team Westin!

 

Jimmy Andersson – joins Team Westin!

For sea-anglers in Scandinavia Jimmy needs no introduction…but here’s one just for the good cause. He’s the owner of the successful sea-fishing travel company - Nordic Sea Angling and has been working close with us for many years.

Jimmy has been fishing since childhood and tried out the most. In his twenties the sea fishing took over completely and he began to fish in Norway fairly early on. He was immediately captured by the fishing and the incredible nature. He loves to search for and test new fishing locations and big waves, ice-cold water and insanely big fish is a piece of cake and just a regular day for Jimmy.

In 2004 he started his travel company Nordic Sea Angling with great success, (which today has four destinations and 34 boats located around North part of Norway). He has a long list of merits with insanely big “back-killing” fish. A cod on staggering 33,65 kilos and couple halibuts over 50 kilos just to mention a few.

The last years he got more and more hooked on the popper- and speedjigging fishing, and he has recently start up a new destination in Panama. As you understand it’s all about sea-fishing and we are proud and happy to have Jimmy in the team. We can also reveal that Jimmy is the inspiration behind the name of our successful seajig called “Slim Jim”. The full story, we keep for ourselves…We welcome this hardcore salty angler aboard!

Mustad Stringease Fastach Football weight with Grip-Pin

 

Mustad Stringease Fastach Football weight with Grip-Pin

Every fisherman knows that jig fishing is extremely effective!

Now Mustad have come up with a new, more lifelike jig solution.

The Mustad Fastach football weight is a brand new jig head with a fastach attachment so you can change your hook very easily. The football weight together with a hook creates a leaded form of set up, which hives a more soft and lifelike action in water!

The Fastach football weights are available in 5 different sizes: 7, 10.6, 14.1, 21.2 and 28.3 Grams. So you can use it on light perch fishing up to pike fishing or fishing in the sea with lighter gear.

Works perfect together with Mustad Grip-Pin Edge! For a weed less version; Try it with the super sharp KVD Grip-Pin!

Mustad fishingreport October 2013

 

Mustad fishingreport October 2013

In Denmark the perch fishing is really crazy at the moment.

Prostaffer Emma B Håkonsen took a trip down there to test some of Mustads new products and the big perches was all over!

Emma used Mustads ordinary jigheads and hooked up pretty good, but when the fishing got a little bit slower she decided to try out the Mustad Stringease Fastach Football weight with a Grip pin hook, just to give the softbait a more lifelike movement.

The slow fishing turned into a real bonanza and Emma could land several perch over 45 centimeters!

Getting organized with Savage Gear Organizer Lure Bag

 

Getting organized with Savage Gear Organizer Lure Bag

The Savage Gear Organizer Lure Bag is manufactured from heavy duty quality materials. It is the perfect lure organizer for many types of lure anglers, explains product manager Mads Grosell.

“It is perfect for soft lures and specialist vertical anglers, but also very useable for the trolling angler that uses Flatjacks and Dipsy divers etc. The bag contains 15 transparent zip locked pocket sheets, with different sizes compartments, for soft lures or pre-rigged Flatjacks and plenty of mesh pockets. The box supplied can hold both lures, accessories and jig heads. Removable padded shoulder strap”.

The Organizer Lure Bag measures 38x12x25cm and RRP’s are as follows:

DKK: 499
SEK: 599
NOK: 599
EUR: 69,50
UK: 39,99

EVP2 TelePike Rod

 

EVP2 TelePike Rod

The new Ron Thompson EVP2 Series TelePike rod is an incredibly well built telescopic rod that comes at a minimal price tag. The TelePike rod comes in two sizes – a 350cm and a 400cm version weighing 395 and 580gr respectively.

The TelePike rod is made specifically for European pike fishing with heavy lures, and it features a strong, light-weight composite blank, a sturdy graphite reel seat and durable quality guides.

RRP’s
DKK: 199
NOK: 249
SEK: 249
EUR: 29.95
UK: 19.99

World Carp Classic 2013 winners join the Wiley X European Fishing team

Wiley X is one of the leading manufacturers of protective eyewear. Everything Wiley X does is safety approved whether it is sun-, fishing- or shooting glasses. Wiley X provides protective eyewear to military units and law enforcement personnel all around the world including US Navy, US Infantry, D.E.A. as well as a lot of European military and police units. Besides from protective eyewear for governmental use, Wiley X carries a wide range of fashion, motorcycle, hunting and fishing models for the great outdoors.
To help prescription lens users Wiley X has carefully chosen one of the leading lens manufacturers to provide high quality prescription lenses, which comply with the European safety standards. These prescription lenses are available through registered opticians.

Lizette Beunders – vice captain of the winning team at WCC 2013 states:
“Making a dream come true! We won the World Carp Classic at Lago di Bolsena in Italy.
The winning prize included Wiley X fishing glasses – that was our first experience with these amazing sunglasses. Not only for fishing, but they are great for every outdoor occasion. They protect and relax our eyes during all outdoor activities. We thank Wiley X for these perfect glasses, no fishing session anymore for us, without the Wiley X sunglasses! We are proud for joining the Wiley X European fishing team””.

Thomas Wæver, V.P. and outdoor director at Wiley X Europe states:
Signing the new World Carp Classic winners for 2013 brings Wiley X even closer to the European fishing market in general and to the  carp fishing market in particular. Lizette Beunders and Bianca Venema won the World Carp Classic by a mile and showed the other competitors and the rest of the World how it is done.
I warmly welcome Lizette and Bianca to the Wiley X European fishing team as the first female members – they have more than deserved it. Wiley X Europe looks very much forward to be working closely together with Lizette and Bianca in the years to come and to gain from their experience and good advice.

 

Tuna – action on Hoodlum!

The Mustad team recently got back from some adventures in the middle of the Australia outback!

The plan was to go up the river for to catch some Barramundi, but the season had not really started yet, so they decided to go out on the blue water.

While driving out to the fishing spots they came across some serious schools of Long finned tunas!

The tunas attacked the speedjigs again and again, they really putted the Mustad Hoodlum hooks to the test! But the hooks also putted the tunas to test and Emma and Atle landed tuna after tuna.

One for the ladies - Okuma Pink Pearl

 

One for the ladies - Okuma Pink Pearl

The Okuma Pink Pearl Rod and Reel offer the perfect combo for girls, who would like to get started fishing.

The Pink Pearl rod is a superb rod for the female angler - great for light to medium lure or bait fishing!

• Light weight, high modulus carbon fiber blanks
• Stainless steel guide frames with SIC rings
• Deluxe Reel seats and Cork / EVA handles
43996 ink Pearl 7’1” 213cm 5-20g 2 142g 115cm -
43997 ink Pearl 8’2” 249cm 10-32g 2 182g 131cm –
RRP:
DKK: 499
SEK: 599
NOK: 599
EUR: 69.95
UK: 39.99

The Okuma Pink Pearl Reel features the following:
• 3 BB + 1RB bearings drive system
• Quick-set anti-reverse roller bearing
• Machined cut aluminum, 2-tone anodized spool
• Precision elliptical gearing system
• Precision machined cut brass pinion gear
• RESII: Computer balanced rotor system
• Even flow roller

43967 30 6.0kg 4.8:1 / 68.6cm 240m 0.20mm 230g –
RRP:
DKK: 499
SEK: 499
NOK: 599
EUR: 49.95
UK: 29.99

 

Historic triumph for Zebco Europe at EFTTEX

Tostedt. Vienna proved a happy hunting ground for Zebco Europe: The Tostedt-based company enjoyed a historic triumph at European angling trade fair EFTTEX in June. Zebco Europe took home the "Best of Show Award" in three product categories and landed second place in two additional categories. With each exhibitor only allowed to submit entries in six categories and more than 240 exhibitors from 37 countries in attendance, this was a quite sensational result.

The first catch came with the award for best new rod: Zebco kicked off proceedings with the new "Lady Like" from the Quantum Specialist brand, an exciting spinning rod specially designed for the requirements of the growing community of female anglers. In Babs Kijewski and Emma Backer Hakånsson, the company has two prominent female test anglers who were instrumental in the development process. Besides the ultra-light and fast action blank essential for modern spinning, the series impresses with a stylish exterior that has not only been given a pink finish. Female anglers prefer sophisticated designs, as for example  the wave-like, delicate purple effect in the neoprene handle of the Lady Like.

In the new Exofil, the company presented a brand new monofilament without compare. Combining optimal durability, extreme breaking strain, high knot strength and low elasticity, Exofil is a genuine alternative to braided lines when it comes to spinning. Monofilament remains a brilliantly tuned buffer in the fight in many forms of angling, keeping lost fish to a minimum. Exofil is initially being supplied in the line segment on a soft-touch coated spool. So it was a logical consequence that the line claimed "Best New Monofilament".

The award for the new Black-Cat "Hitman" spoon for the Tostedt product developer was also not entirely unexpected. Much more than a simple double-blade spoon, the lure has a third spoon blade in front of the ultra-sharp Owner treble. This additional blade creates even more vibration and noise, which is irresistible to catfish. The spoon is also no longer fitted with split rings but with welded steel rings, providing essential robustness when it comes to fighting catfish of more than 2 metres length.
The new Quantum Tour Kevin VanDam spinning reels and baitcasters claimed second place in their respective categories. With the Quantum Exo topping the baitcaster class a year ago, the result was further validation of the excellent reel development work in the Kunshan factory near Shanghai.

Frerk Petersen, Director Europe Marketing & Product Development, is naturally proud of the awards: "Although best-of-show awards always involve an element of luck, we have shown that striving for perfection brings rewards. The results are the product of perfect teamwork. Our product managers, designers and factories could never have produced such excellent results alone. The products that can be admired now are the result of close teamwork. Whether we can repeat these results remains to be seen but naturally our team is motivated to return with more exciting innovations in 2014.

Record-Salmon lured by Rhino Spoon

Record-Salmon lured by Rhino Spoon

Tostedt. In early May on the Island of Rügen the largest Atlantic salmon ever caught in Germany with rod and reel was landed. Dieter Schmidt of Wolfsburg lured the 125cm giant with a Rhino Xtra Mag Spoon in the color pattern „Rügen Special“. When weighed the specimen turned out to be an enormous 24,3 kg.

The angler recounts: “On May 9th a promising trolling day began with light wind and clouds. Around midday we had already been successful, yet we decided to keep at it for one more hour. After 15 minutes we got a strike on one of the downrigger rods. The first run was not particularly spectacular, we estimated it to be a medium sized salmon only. Then it stopped moving.

But then the salmon started to fight in all directions and depths. When we saw the tail and dorsal fin for the first time close to the surface we knew this was not “just” another big fish. All rods and the downrigger were taken in and the engine put in neutral. After approximately 45 minutes of intense fight we realized that with a fish of this length we would only have one chance to net it, however my friend Stephan managed perfectly. What a feeling to finally have this fine specimen in the boat!

The Salmon was donated to the local community. The mayor is having it prepared to be displayed in a local restaurant, so that many anglers will have the opportunity to admire the giant.