Fall Gear Bag essentials for Alaska. In this edition of Gear Bag, we highlight must-have essentials for your next adventure. From a versatile inflatable raft to rugged outer layers, we’ve got you covered. Plus, we’re featuring a top-notch fillet knife and a specialized tool for humanely dispatching fish after the catch and more. Whether you’re on the water or in the wild, this gear ensures your time outdoors is safer and more efficient
HandyBonk All-in-ONE Floating Fish Bonker
Elevate your fishing game with the HandyBonk, the world’s first all-in-one floating fish bonker designed to fit right into the handle of your net. The HandyBonk seamlessly integrates into most net handles, ensuring that you’re always prepared without adding bulk. Simply drill one hole into your existing net handle, and you’re ready to go—no need to carry extra gear. Hand-built for durability and buoyancy, the HandyBonk increases your efficiency and response time, making sure you never miss out on securing the big one. Available in several colors, it’s the ideal choice for anglers who value convenience, performance, and a touch of personalization in one compact tool.
FORLOH Technical Packable Poncho
Be ready for the unexpected with this packable, lightweight poncho. Designed for ultimate emergency cover during weather shifts, it boasts a unique, quick-deploy design, and features a body-wide opening and large head-opening for easy use. The button snap-closure sides ensure a secure fit, offering protection from the elements. Made from military-grade waterproof, breathable, and tear-resistant 70D shadow-box fabric, this poncho is built to endure harsh environments. It includes a seam-taped hood with an adjustable cord for a custom fit, and it conveniently packs into its own chest pouch, which also has an internal pocket for cell phones or documents. Proudly sourced and made in the USA, it emphasizes homegrown innovation and craftsmanship.
Pristine Ventures PR-49
Float fish and hunt expert Larry Bartlett is a longtime friend and innovator in the industry. Among his accomplishments, he’s developed a variety of boats that are well suited for hauling heavy loads in shallow rivers. One of those boats is the amazing PR-49. The 9-foot raft weighs under 25 pounds and sports an 850-pound load capacity, allowing you to float heavy loads with a very shallow draft. Our team has had experience with this boat, and all are astounded with its performance.
LeeLock Magnum Skeg #LMS-04
A LeeLock Magnum Skeg is a vital part of your electric trolling-motor system! The LeeLock Magnum Skeg #LMS-04 designed for the Minn Kota QUEST-series of electric trolling motors will drastically improve the performance and straight-line travel of your bow-mounted 24- or 36-volt electric trolling motor even in windy conditions. The use of bow-mounted trolling motors for salmon trolling and even bottomfishing is a game-changer. Not only does the Magnum Skeg improve your motor’s performance, it also makes it much more efficient. Your batteries will run significantly longer on a charge.
This oversized skeg is made of anodized 5052 aluminum. The anodization keeps the aluminum from corroding. The dimensions are 8 3/4” high by 10” wide and it’s 3/16” thick. It comes with clear PVC-coated stainless-steel hose clamps to attach it to the trolling motor’s lower unit. Note: This Magnum Skeg #LMS-04 only fits the QUEST series of Minn Kota motors. Also, it will not fit on motors with built-in MEGA Down Imaging Sonar, which have a large sonar transducer on the bottom of the lower unit. Call 360-380-1864 or email info@leelock.com with questions about fit.
Grundéns Portal GORE-TEX Wading Jacket
The award-winning Portal GORE-TEX Wading Jacket is designed to be the smartest wading jacket on the water by integrating over waders while performing in cold weather or in deep wading scenarios. Feature dense, the Portal Jacket has pass-through handwarmer pockets to allow easy access to wader storage, shingled neoprene sleeve cuffs, a welded tippet pocket complete with laser-cut holes to easily access tippet at a moment’s notice, and water-resistant fly box compatible chest storage pockets.
White River Model 1
The White River Model 1 is an excellent multi-purpose design. On the hunt or as an everyday carry, the Model 1 is just the right size for the job. The large, high finger choil provides incredible control with plenty of power. The blade is made of tough and super-sharp CPM S35VN Steel (Rc 58-60 Hardness) or can now be upgraded to the new CPM MagnaCut steel (Rc 62-64 Hardness). The knife weighs 3.2 ounces, has a 3” blade length, 7” overall length, .130” blade thickness, and includes a Kydex sheath. It is made in the U.S.A. and guaranteed for life.
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