Product Buzz
by Tim Huffman
High-Performance Gloves from Fish Monkey
Fish Monkey is a leading brand glove for fishermen. They are high performance gloves that will help you safely handle fishing this summer. The Stubby Guide Glove is a great choice offering UFP 50+ sun protection, with a short cut and construction for second-skin fit. They are quick-dry fabric and non-slip silicone palm print. Stubby, MSRP $29.
Avid Spinning Rod from St. Croix
Crappie fishing has changed so much in a short period of time. Fishermen are using fewer, but higher-quality spinning rigs. The Avid by St. Croix is a first-class rod that offers a 15-year warranty. They come in one or two-piece, with different powers to match exactly to a fisherman’s needs. It features hybrid carbon fiber SCIII+ blanks with a fortified resin system. There are many more great features all resulting in a high-performance fishing experience. Avid MSRP $225 to $255.
Pursuit Performance Polo from Huk Gear
Here’s a shirt that offers ultimate, in-style performance whether fishing or wearing casual. You need to apply sunscreen on your arms while in the boat, but you’ll keep cool and comfortable all day long. It features cooling fibers, sun protection and antimicrobial construction. 30-inch length, 50+ UPF Sun protection and 100% polyester. It’s everything you expect from Huk. MSRP $55.
Bubble Box from Marine Metal Products
A crappie fisherman needs lively minnows. Any insulated container becomes an aerator with the Bubble Box. It aerates up to 8 gallons and pump 1.4 STL/ minute. A precision motor runs about 44 hours on alkaline D cell batteries, also runs on 1 battery. It has an impact water resistant case, switch, and long-lasting battery contacts. It comes with a 24-inch tube and air stone. Small 4×7.5×2 inch diameter. Online prices start at $8.88.
CrappieNow senior writer Tim Huffman, has a new crappie fishing book for 2024, Papermouth, Modern Crappie Techniques, available as an ebook or paperback version at Amazon.
