An Angler’s Gear Essentials
Andy and Tami McDaniels 07.16.15
Fishing is a great way to make memories in the outdoors, either by yourself, with friends, or with your family. A day on the water can make memories that last a lifetime. If you’re like me and you love to catch redfish, flounder, and tuna as much as you love to catch bass, crappie, and catfish, you know it can be tough to figure out where to get your fishing gear. Cabela’s is a great place to find everything you need to make that fishing trip successful, for both fresh and saltwater fishing. Here are some great examples of what Cabela’s has to offer for both saltwater and freshwater fishing.
Cabela’s Tatula 100/Tournament ZX Casting Combo
Built for bass fishing, the Cabela’s Tatula 100/Tournament ZX Casting Combo pairs the dependability of the Daiwa Tatula bait casting reel with Cabela’s rugged Tournament ZX bass-casting rods at a great price. Cabela’s Tournament ZX is rods are constructed using HM64 graphite the result is the perfect balance of power, light weight, and responsiveness. The Daiwa Tatula’s frame and side plates are machined from solid aluminum that locks in the drivetrain. The Tatula has minimal-to-zero torque on the frame and includes features such as the T-Wing System with bait casting reel level-wind systems. Any serious bass fisherman or woman would be proud to have this combo in their boat!
Pflueger President Spinning Combo
Priced right, the Pflueger President Spinning combo comes with nine stainless steel ball bearings and a smooth front drag system, instant anti-reverse, stainless steel and oiled felt washers and an anodized-aluminum ported spool. Take it from a guy who fishes year-round—this combo will be your best friend.
The stylish Abu Garcia Ike Dude Combo is both tough and sensitive. This spinning combo offers the look and feel of a pro-grade outfit. The medium-action, six-foot rod features split-grip handles with high-density EVA grips for improved sensitivity and handling. This is the perfect combo to buy for your up-and-coming fishermen and women, they will love it and their friends will want one just like it.
Cabela’s Advanced Anglers Tackle Bags
Cabela’s Advanced Anglers Tackle Bag has been redesigned with the fisherman in mind. The redesigned bag now includes a more durable, water-resistant fabric, heavy-duty zippers and a waterproof molded base (not available on small size). In addition, it includes Plano Pro-Latch utility boxes and strategically-placed exterior pockets. The bag comes in small, large, magnum, and super magnum; so whether you fish twice a year every weekend, there’s a bag that fits your needs.
The custom nets are an excellent quality for the price and come in a variety of models, suited to any type of fishing. All nets feature green anodized-aluminum handles, lightweight performance, and corrosion-resistant durability.
Cabela’s Stainless Steel Tool Kits
Cabela’s Stainless Steel Tool kits are quality kits that offer the customer an affordable way to purchase multiple tools at once. They are made of 420 series stainless steel and include soft grips for a comfortable, yet secure hold. The pliers kit includes eight-inch fisherman pliers, seven-inch cutting pliers, and 11-inch needle-nose pliers. The pliers/nipper kit includes eight-inch fisherman pliers, 11-inch needle-nose pliers, and a nipper with lanyard.
The Digital Scale is easy to use and accurate—capable of weighing to the nearest ounce up to 50 pounds. Weighing multiple fish is not a problem; the internal memory will store up to eight weights and will total them for you. In addition, scale’s taring feature will zero out the weight of a container, and then produce a new reading after fish are added to the container.
Berkley Trilene XL Fishing Line
With so many line choices out there, it’s hard to know which one to choose. Berkley Trilene XL is an excellent line that I’ve used for over 30 years. For the price and performance this line is hard to beat.
Designed by the pros for the best action, this lure is amazing. You are sure to get a bite! There hasn’t been a color that I haven’t caught fish on yet.
This set presents six lures that each work differently. These are time honored lures that will bring the big pike into the boat! They come in six of Mepp’s hottest colors.
Whether its saltwater or freshwater fishing, Cabela’s has everything you need to make it easy and convenient for you to get on the water!
This article was produced in cooperation with Cabela’s.
Andy McDaniels is the Sportsmen’s Outreach Coordinator for the National Wildlife Federation’s Vanishing Paradise Campaign. Andy works with hunters, anglers, outdoor media and the hunting and fishing industry throughout the United States. Andy also serves as the Conservation Director of Pro-Staff for Hardcore Decoys and Huntducks.com. He believes that conservation is the cornerstone of hunting and fishing, and he has committed himself to educating hunters and fishermen about the conservation issues that will affect our children and grandchildren. His effort on behalf of conservation and his outreach to hunters, anglers, congressional members, political groups, and citizen action organizations has been monumental. In 2003 and 2004 Andy was recognized for his work on State Wildlife Grants by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. His efforts on the Farm Bill garnered him the esteemed Charlie Shaw Conservation Partnership Award from the National Wildlife Federation in May 2008.
Tami is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma. She is a certified English teacher and freelance writer. She has published numerous articles on a variety of outdoor topics. Her most recent articles on outdoor subjects include 10 Indicators of a Quality Guide, The Anatomy of a Hunting Guide Website, Hunting Guides along the Corridor, and First Steps to Get Kids Hunting and Back into the Outdoors. In addition, she is the web content administrator for three websites. Her volunteer work includes managing web and social media sites, writing grants, organizing fundraising activities, and planning community events.
