Westernbass Magazine August 2011, Page 17

Westernbass Magazine August 2011, Page 17

a standout feature with the purchase of otHer ICAST BeST Ofs

each of Clunn's rods is the accompanying Peak Performance Card that he has developed. Clunn breaks down the basics for an angler new to the sport, new to the technique or anyone that wants an inside look into the "what, why and how" he fishes a bait. With each technique-specific

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rod, Clunn's cards come equipped with the

recommended reel, best line type and size,

without any sacrifice in performance, the designers

hooks and even how-to tips for retrieve to attract a

at Quantum showed up to the table with their idea

bass and how to fight it back to the boat on that bait. of "Metal Where it Matters". They have introduced

Clunn explained he is revealing his expertise on the

their new line of baitcasting and spinning reels with

fine points of fishing because "anglers need to have

an exoskeletal aluminum frame that strips the excess

all the links in the chain to achieve peak performance". weight "without sacrificing strength". to accomplish

Clunn commented, "i think this can help anglers find a this, they've combined an ultra-rigid aluminum alloy

new level of success."

with a light composite and boast their exoskeleton

construction to be 50% lighter in non-critical locations

Snag Proof pro Bobby Barrack doesn't know the

and 38% stronger than magnesium. Putting their

meaning of "don't mess with perfection" as he and

claim to the test, Quantum engineers have shown that

the Snag Proof crew have found a way to perfect

the reel has functioned without compromise after

an innovative change in Bobby's Perfect. Starting

withstanding "over 1700-lbs of downward force" and

with his original lily pad leaper and combining it with

"supporting over 4000 times its weight".

a lightweight buzzer and a double-shot of kick with

When showing off Generation exo, 4-time Classic

two paddle

champion Kevin Vandam has said, "This is gonna

feet,

rock your world." His fave of the exo reels is the

Barrack

5.3:1 crankbait setup.

busts out

The eXo baitcaster features the aluminum exo

of the box,

frame, a CSC drag system, a high-capacity spool,

bringing

three gear ratio sizes including the 7.3:1 Pt Burner

together

gears to take up 31-inches of line per handle turn

the best

and eVa handle knobs, one of the lightest on the

of two

market. it weighs in at 5.9-oz.

topwater

The 2011 Bassmaster Southern open toho

baits. The

champ Gerald Swindle described Quantum's

end result... Bobby's Perfect Buzz . Bobby's Perfect

newest product as an "unreal reel" and the 9-oz

Buzz is outfitted with Gamakatsu eWG double hooks, eXo combo as "virtually weightless". With obvious

an internal glass rattle and the virtually unsinkable

Swindle swank, the 12-time Classic qualifier invites

itt-inner tube technology made famous on Snag

all fisherman to his "Fish it First Contest", where one

Proof pro ish Monroe's Phat Frog. Barrack explained

lucky angler and their guest will get to put an eXo

Bobby's Perfect Buzz perfectly when he said, "This

combo to the test on the water in alabama with the

little guy is gonna be a game-changer."

G-Man, himself. The ultra-light gear will come in

handy because as Swindle explained

Priced under $250, Generation Exo brings a new

he has plans for the winner to "go

price point to the lightweight reel list. Having only one

to Guntersville and whack 'em

goal in mind "to design the lightest possible fishing gear

all day, baby."

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