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Can This Fishing Tool Do it All?

The BOSS Fishing SUV is kind of a gimmicky pocket fishing tool box from a manufacturer of similar tools aimed at the hunting market. Why is it called SUV? Who knows expect that the marketing slogan says it can "Do it all" -- I guess that is a reference to Sport Utility Vehicles and their "Do it all" image.

The BOSS SUV is a compact package that claims to eliminate a box full of tools. The Fishing SUV includes 10 functions. Scale, tape measure, hook sharpener, disgorger, line clipper, eye buster, stringer, mag-style flashlight (not included) holder, hauling loop, multi-purpose snap clip.

Basically for tournament fishing the tape measure and scale are the most important items in this type of tool. Most fishermen I know will already have a trusty stainless steel multi-tool or pliers tool like Fishboy's Fish GrpZ or any number of tools from Gerber or Leatherman to handle disgorging, line clipping and other tasks.

What I really don't like about the design of this product is the way the tools all hang off of it loose-like. With this configuration you can't easily pocket this tool.

Sure I have my line clippers hanging off my vest pocket but this multi-tool is designed to hang off of your belt loop and then the line clippers and other tools hang off of it. I'd rather have some individual tools and put them where I want to and have my Fish GrpZ safely in its holster until I need it.

The manufacturer of the Boss Fishing SUV claims it "is the most complete tool ever devised for the fisherman" but I beg to differ. No one tool can be all things to every fisherman and this tool doesn't even come close to being the most complete tool. Find it online for $15.

Rod Bender writes for Outdoor Gift Ideas at http://fishboy-gifts.blogspot.com/

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G. Loomis Classic Fly Rods


Steelhead and salmon may well be the very reason G.Loomis exists. We're positive it's why Gary Loomis exists. It was his pursuit for the ultimate ultra-light steelhead rods that started a line-up of amazing fly rods for every fishing application. Some rods stood out from the rest and remained the favorites for literally millions of anglers worldwide. We're proud to call these two-piece rods, THE CLASSICS . As we journey into the future we can forget all the memorable days on the water, the world records that amaze us all, or maybe the feeling of that one special cast. That's why we celebrate these Classics. They're the best of the best. No chances at all, just the technology advanced TWO-PIECE RODS designed by Gary Loomis and Steve Rajeff, that have gained favor and loyalty over the past twenty years. You already know about the advantages of GLX, with its unique "lighter than air" balance, the subtle power, the castability and immediate response. Factor in the high line speeds, unbelievably tight loops and superior fish fighting power, these rods are the edge of the envelope for both performance and technology. GL3 rods on the other hand, offer the ultimate in light weight and forgiveness as well as a great value. If you're looking for a rod that will help you improve your casting stroke and amaze you with its ability to handle fish, you'll find nothing quite like GL3. Classic Fly Rod Series Model Line Weight Power Taper Handle Price FR1084-2 GLX 4 Med-Stiff Fast 50 $575 A versatile rod, good for small to medium flies on streams and lakes. It's delicate enough to handle all but the most microscopic of patterns. For the ultimate in sensitivity and lightness, you won't find another rod that equals the GLX. The GL3's fast action makes it more comfortable in larger streams than other 4-weights can handle. FR1084-2 GL3 4 Med-Stiff Med-Fast 51 $265 A versatile rod, good for small to medium flies on streams and lakes. It's delicate enough to handle all but the most microscopic of patterns. For the ultimate in sensitivity and lightness, you won't find another rod that equals the GLX. The GL3's fast action makes it more comfortable in larger streams than other 4-weights can handle. FR1025-2 GL3 5 Medium Fast 51 $265 This rod is perfect for small to medium-size trout flies and corresponding waters. Trimming 6 inches off the standard 9-footer helps speed up the false cast cycle. FR1085-2 GLX 5 Med-Stiff Fast 50 $580 This is the bread and butter trout rod for most anglers with all-around versatility and performance. The GLX is the lightest, finest casting 9-foot 5-weight you'll ever cast. The GL3 version is a bit punchier than its GLX sibling thanks to a multi-taper tip. FR1085-2 GL3 5 Med-Stiff Med-Fast 51 $270 This is the bread and butter trout rod for most anglers with all-around versatility and performance. The GLX is the lightest, finest casting 9-foot 5-weight you'll ever cast. The GL3 version is a bit punchier than its GLX sibling thanks to a multi-taper tip. FR1205-2 GLX 5 Med-Stiff Fast 50 $590 A fairly specialized rod for float tube fishing. Excellent with smaller to medium-size flies and light to medium tippets. Good for line control and extra-long casts on larger rivers, also extremely good for roll casting. FR1086-2 GLX 6 Med-Stiff Fast 50 $585 Capable of remarkably long casts, especially in windy conditions where a #5 can't quite handle it. This is a good streamer rod, and it admirably casts the oversize, stoneflies and hoppers popular on the larger streams of the high desert. FR1086-2 GL3 6 Med-Stiff Med-Fast 51 $275 Capable of remarkably long casts, especially in windy conditions where a #5 can't quite handle it. This is a good streamer rod, and it admirably casts the oversized, stoneflies and hoppers popular on the larger streams of the high desert. FR1206-2 GLX 6 Med-Stiff Fast 52 $595 This is a 10-foot for 6-weight that now comes with a fighting butt, making it a good ultralight steelhead or big trout rod. Excellent in situations where longer casts are required, this is also a very, very fine float tube rod. FR1087-2 GLX 7 Med-Stiff Fast 52 $590 This is a powerful rod for a variety of fly situations. Excellent for large trout and small river steelhead where streamers and sinking lines are used. FR1087-2 GL3 7 Med-Stiff Med-Fast 53 $280 This is a powerful rod for a variety of fly situations. Excellent for large trout and small river steelhead where streamers and sinking lines are used. FR1177-2 GL3 7 Med-Stiff Med-Fast 53 $300 A summer steelhead and light duty salmon rod. With a powerful multi-taper tip, it handles weighted flies with ease, and is wonderful for making consistent long distance casts. The 2-piece design is very lightweight, and serves well for your home water rod. FR1207-2 GLX 7 Med-Stiff Fast 52 $600 A fast action rod, extremely lightweight, and fantastic with floating lines for steelhead. Due to the light weight, float tube anglers can easily cast it with sinking lines and cover longer casts with ease. Atlantic salmon anglers enjoy this model for grilse fishing and catching bigger fish to 20 lbs. FR1088-2 GLX 8 Med-Stiff Fast 52 $595 An extremely versatile, medium-heavy outfit suited to larger flies and floating or sinking lines. The GL3 is slightly stiffer at the tip than the GLX. The GL2 is a little more forgiving, while still providing the power needed to cast the most demanding flies for any situation. FR1088-2 GL3 8 Med-Stiff Med-Fast 53 $290 An extremely versatile, medium-heavy outfit suited to larger flies and floating or sinking lines. The GL3 is slightly stiffer at the tip than the GLX. The GL2 is a little more forgiving, while still providing the power needed to cast the most demanding flies for any situation. FR1178-2 GL3 8 Med-Stiff Med-Fast 53 $310 An exceptional steelhead and salmon rod for large rivers where long casts and positive line control equal success. A powerhouse caster, you'll find yourself reaching water with this rod previously reserved only for boaters. It handles floating lines for "greased line" presentations quite well, but it's equally efficient with sink tips or the new shooting heads - and fully capable of handling fish up to 30 pounds or larger, if water conditions permit. FR1208-2 GLX 8 Med-Stiff Fast 52 $605 A candidate for the all time best steelhead one-hand rod. It does so many things very well, especially casting all day because of the light-weight 2 piece design. Great at full lines and shooting heads alike, it helps make intermediate casters look like a pro, and pros like gurus. If a fast action 10 foot #8 is in your future, you need to test one. FR15689-3 GLX 8-9 Medium Med-Fast 59 $750 Its light weight may make it tempting to cast it like a single hand rod, but it's a true two-hander , so grab hold and crank one out there. Great for all size rivers in the heaviest wind and nasty weather. If it happens to be sunny, just relax and enjoy casting to the other bank. FR1089-2 GLX 9 Med-Stiff Med-Fast 52 $600 Here's a truly great rod for heavy-duty freshwater applications as well as light-duty saltwater use. It casts like a bullet in the wind and has the power to handle all salmon species. Bass fly rodders love this model because it has the power to handle the large, bulky deer hair flies and poppers so popular for taking big largemouths out of lily pads and heavy cover. FR1089-2 GL3 9 Med-Stiff Med-Fast 53 $295 Here's a truly great rod for heavy-duty freshwater applications as well as light-duty saltwater use. It casts like a bullet in the wind and has the power to handle all salmon species. Bass fly rodders love this model because it has the power to handle the large, bulky deer hair flies and poppers so popular for taking big largemouths out of lily pads and heavy cover. FR10810-2 GLX 10 Med-Stiff Fast 55 $650 This rod is designed to handle big flies, size 2 and above, and is capable of pushing those large flies at fairly reasonable distances. It's also good for weighted flies and heavily weighted sinking fly lines, and comes with a larger diameter fighting-butt for playing bigger fish. FR10810-2 GL3 10 Med-Stiff Med-Fast 56 $310 This rod is designed to handle big flies, size 2 and above, and is capable of pushing those large flies at fairly reasonable distances. It's also good for weighted flies and heavily weighted sinking fly lines, and comes with a larger diameter fighting-butt for playing bigger fish. FR1801011-3 GLX 10-11 Med-Stiff Med-Fast 59 $895 This is the most popular big rod for wintertime fishing or Atlantic salmon fishing in the 20-pound-plus range. It's an excellent choice for anglers looking to cast big flies a long way. Anglers looking for a king salmon rod will find it useful in places where backcast space is limited, but you still want to belt it out there. The GLX model is the lightest two-handed rod of its size, making it extremely easy to cast. FR1801011-3 GL3 10-11 Med-Stiff Med-Fast 59 $470 This is the most popular big rod for wintertime fishing or Atlantic salmon fishing in the 20-pound-plus range. It's an excellent choice for anglers looking to cast big flies a long way. Anglers looking for a king salmon rod will find it useful in places where backcast space is limited, but you still want to belt it out there. The GLX model is the lightest two-handed rod of its size, making it extremely easy to cast. FR10812-2 GLX 12 Med-Stiff Fast 55 $690 If you expect to get into tarpon over 60 pounds, this rod is your best bet at actually landing one. This rod is designed to cast and present flies with power and precision. Because it loads into the middle of the rod a bit, it distinguishes itself as a "caster's rod." FR10812-2 GL3 12 Med-Stiff Med-Fast 56 $330 If you expect to get into tarpon over 60 pounds, this rod is your best bet at actually landing one. This rod is designed to cast and present flies with power and precision. Because it loads into the middle of the rod a bit, it distinguishes itself as a "caster's rod."


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Dr. Slick Jumbo Hackle Plier RHPJ


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R. L. Winston Bamboo Pentagonal Rod


Fishing with a bamboo rod is one of the great experiences in angling. Bamboo is a proven natural material that lets us make rods with incredible touch and feel, as well as superb line and loop control. For over 75 years, the name Winston has been synonymous with fine, handcrafted bamboo fly rods. As evidenced by our introduction of the new, moderately priced Pentagonal series, our commitment to this material remains unwavering. Creating bamboo rods is a cumulative process. Years of testing, design refinements, study and knowledge that has been passed down from rod builder to rod builder go into every one. Winston bamboo rods are far more than things of beauty, they are extraordinary fishing instruments. PENTAGONAL RODS These trout rods feature crisp, smooth actions. The five-sided construction honors a niche tradition in the history of bamboo. These 2-piece rods come with a single tip. 3-WEIGHT 6 1/2�, 7� 4-WEIGHT 7�, 7� 3� 5-WEIGHT 7 1/2�, 7�9� Backed by a Lifetime Warranty Free Shipping Rod Case Included --> Product Details Reel Seat: Nickel Silver Uplock, Downlock or Slide Band with choice of Burled Maple, Zebrawood, Dark Walnut or Lacewood insert. Guides: Agate stripping guides and Titanium-plated guides. Grip: Choice of Cigar or Half Wells. Bag: Rods come with a thick cloth bag embroidered with our logo. Tube: Dark brown, anodized aluminum with brass-colored cap and collar. Hand Inscribed: All rods are hand-inscribed with the line size, length, weight and serial number.


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