NO WAKE ZONE
Team Up To Clean Up
Suzuki Marine USA and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers teamed up back in June with over 150 volunteers and non-profit Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful to remove 427.7 pounds of trash from Ben T. Davis Park. Collecting over double the amount of trash from the inaugural project a year ago, this year’s Bucs Beach Cleanup Powered by Suzuki saw volunteers collect numerous items, from bottles and cans to flip flops and sweaters.
“As Tampa Bay natives and residents, it’s so important for us to keep our oceans and beaches clean,” said Buccaneers Chief Impact Officer Kourtney Sanchez. “We are so grateful for this opportunity to spend the day doing good for our community.” (www.suzukimarine.com) (www.buccaneers.com)
Precision Casting Spoon
DAIWA’s new Qunai Spoon is small in profile but fishes big and casts long. Developed as a trout bait, the sleek new Qunai Spoon’s superior performance makes it a champ for Bait Finesse (BF) techniques targeting largemouth, spotted, and smallmouth bass, too. Outsized crappies and perch easily fall victim to seductive swimming as well. Engineered in Japan, the spoon’s special wobble results from a deep-cupped design that creates the right amount of resistance as it cuts through the water. Sporting a premium #4 single barbed hook is easier on fish mouths and unhooks with little effort, yet boasts a high catch rate. (www.daiwa.us)
Best In Class Listening
When it comes to delivering audiophile-quality sound and distortion-free volume, a dedicated amplifier is the foundation of a premium marine stereo system. The new high-performance Infinity marine amps from RiverPark Marine provide a best-in-class listening experience with an attractive price point. Designed to perform in a harsh marine environment, the stylish white chassis has easy access for fast wiring and a removable panel to make tuning the amplifier channels simple. (www.riverparkmarine.com)
Perfect Pliers
Every angler needs that one pair of larger pliers that will handle everything the water might throw at you—from small panfish to large, treble-hook entangled gamefish. The EGO Kryptek Aluminum 8-inch Pliers feature high-tech Kryptek camo technology and are made from durable aircraft-grade aluminum, resulting in an ultra-lightweight set of fishing pliers. As a bonus, these pliers are equipped with a split-ring tool, crimping slots, and replaceable stainless-steel cutters for cutting tough braided, stiff fluorocarbon, and standard monofilament line. (www.egofishing.com)
Sunblock Hoodie
Although the sun feels warm while boating and fishing, prolonged exposure can lead to sun damage and skin cancer. Now you can keep sunrays and perspiration out with the Rays Performance Hoodie. Made from lightweight, breathable polyester, the hoodie has incredible stretch, UPF 50 sun protection, and is antimicrobial, moisture-wicking, and cooling treated to keep you fresh and cool even when your body temp rises. The ergonomic three-panel hood snaps in place, and the built-in neck gaiter offers sun protection and laser-cut holes for breathing. (www.whitewaterfish.com)
Add On A Tackle Center
Upgrade the fishability of your pontoon with the compact yet highly functional Pontoon Tackle Center from Boat Outfitters. With an upper locking cabinet that includes four slots for two 3650 Plano trays and two 3630 Plano trays, you can easily store lures, tools and more. There is a bottom locking storage drawer for larger items and four Load-N-Lock vertical rod holders. Made in the USA from durable King Starboard and marine grade hardware, it is built for life on the water. (www.boatoutfitters.com)
Where’s The Paddle?
A paddle is hiding inside each issue of PDB and the names of the first readers to find it are printed in an upcoming magazine! In our June issue the paddle is on page 27 in the background of the welding photo (shown in the photo below) in the feature on Phoenix Trailers. Here are the readers who spotted it first:
David Groner, Vacaville, Calif.
Ken Braun, Hartford, Wis.
Marcus Rosehill, Kaneohe, Hawaii
Rich Christensen, Townville, S.C.
Richard Burchill, Budd Lake, N.J.
Danny Criner, North Chesterfield, Va.
Gene Michael Kuszmaul, Youngstown, Ohio
Ron Croson, Mayflower, Ark.
Tobias Reigns, West Chester, Ohio
Frank Gunther, Lawrenceville, Ga.
Ken Braun, Hartford, Wis.
Marcus Rosehill, Kaneohe, Hawaii
Rich Christensen, Townville, S.C.
Richard Burchill, Budd Lake, N.J.
Danny Criner, North Chesterfield, Va.
Gene Michael Kuszmaul, Youngstown, Ohio
Ron Croson, Mayflower, Ark.
Tobias Reigns, West Chester, Ohio
Frank Gunther, Lawrenceville, Ga.
As soon as you find the paddle, email its location, your name, and hometown to paddle@pdbmagazine.com. Paddle on!
Easy Bumper Storage
Do you struggle to find the perfect spot to store bumpers so they’ll be both accessible and out of the way? BumperMate offers a great solution with stylish and durable aluminum holders for boat bumpers/fenders. Because not every boat has room for the classic double holder, BumperMate has expanded their product line to include single holders. Machined from solid billet aluminum plate and powder coated for durability and style, these bumper holders are a practical and great-looking accessory on any pontoon boat. (www.bumpermateusa.com)
Removable Tackle Station
For the average boat without lure storage in every corner, there’s the new Tackle Station from SeaSucker. Because it mounts temporarily and is so easy to relocate, it’s perfect for owners who may be pulling a tube one day and trolling the next. Made in the USA of durable polyethylene, the Tackle Station uses SeaSucker’s powerful 4.5-inch vacuum mount and can support up to 120 pounds when attached to any non-porous surface. It can hold the included Plano 3600 Series storage box or a similar-sized container in place with an integrated marine-grade shock cord. (www.seasucker.com)