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Ingenious, Out-Of-The-Way Storage

If you’ve ever struggled to store bulky water toys inside your boat such as water mats, tubes, or wakeboards, you know it can take up valuable space on board and decrease the walkability of your boat. Tetrapad is a convenient cargo carrier with a frame that mounts onto the existing ski/tow bar of any pontoon or deck boat and has a pad where you can safely and securely store bulky water toys outside of the boat. Built with durable parts, the connectors can be mounted flush on any angle of the ski/tow, and have been tested to remain secure with wind speeds even at 80 miles per hour. (www.tetrapad.com)

the new ARDITO travel rod series from Daiwa

Have Rod, Will Travel

DAIWA has rewritten what it means to be a destination angler with its new ARDITO travel rod series. The first-of-its-kind assortment includes featured-filled telescoping and multi-piece spinning and casting rods you can take on planes, motorcycles, and UTV’s. Of special note are the new ARDITO ‘Jitte’ casting and spinning rods, with a self-contained telescoping rod design concept that will have most anglers saying, “I’ve never seen anything like it.”

The groundbreaking design of the ARDITO travel rods are how they can telescope into themselves, making it completely protected and self-contained: once collapsed it’s like holding a baton. (www.daiwa.us)

two different angled views of the JBL JAM3000 stereo receiver from RiverPark Marine

Rockin’ Receiver

The newest stereo receiver from RiverPark Marine delivers audio performance that belies its affordability. One of the most adaptable head units on the market, the new JBL JAM3000 provides a wide range of playback options: AM/FM reception, USB input for direct device audio connection and charging, and Bluetooth 5.0 audio streaming so every generation will find an easy way to listen to their favorite songs.

The stereo receiver has an elegant all-weather faceplate that can be surface or flush mounted, and a monochrome TFT screen. It produces sufficient volume to be heard over engines and the finesse needed when playing softly in quiet surroundings. (www.riverparkmarine.com)

wide view of the different sized tackle bags from Plano Outdoors Weekend Series

Weekend Series Tackle Bags

With a fresh new look and enhanced features, Plano’s Weekend Series of tackle bags are designed to optimize the fishing experience. A molded waterproof base keeps gear dry on wet ground, die-cut tool sleeves offer quick pliers access, and a variety of pockets help anglers stay organized on the water.

Available in a variety of sizes, the tackle bags have large and small pockets that fit Plano StowAway utility boxes, under-lid pockets for added storage, and adjustable shoulder straps for easy carrying to the water. (www.planooutdoors.com)

close up of the new TACO Marine Aluminum Quick Release Fender Lock

Lock Fenders In Place

Set your fenders fast and easy with the new TACO Marine Aluminum Quick Release Fender Lock for pontoon boats. Designed for square tubes, simply set your fender line to the preferred length, attach to the fender lock, and insert into the fitting. When it’s time to set off, simply push the button, remove the pin and stow.

Designed for pontoon boats specifically, the fender lock features a 1-inch diameter button and fits 1-inch to 1-1/4-inch square tubes. Manufactured from 6000-series aluminum, the fender lock is available in two finishes: satin anodized and black hard coat anodized. (www.tacomarine.com)

the Recon Trolling Motor pictured against a background of a lake and blue sky

Trolling With Pinpoint Accuracy

Built to put anglers on target and keep them there, the Recon Trolling Motor from Lowrance can get anglers into position, while the highly accurate GPS anchor holds them on the target. Control your boat, your position, and your catch with the lightweight, wearable joystick remote, which provides 360-degree precision steering and the ability to execute diagonal jogs in eight directions. Combined with a wireless foot pedal and a programmable keypad, Recon delivers precision like nothing else on the market. Anglers also have the option to move anchor positions freely in almost any direction without having to re-anchor the boat, as well as search the densest weeds with the brushless technology and the weedless prop. (www.lowrance.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 July issue the paddle is on page 11 in the bow tie pasta salad photo (shown in the photo below) in the Better Boater column. Here are the readers who spotted it first:

cropped view of a bow tie pasta salad image found in the July 2024 issue of Pontoon & Deck Boat

Danny Criner, North Chesterfield, Va.
Frank Smocks, Overland Park, Kan.
David Groner, Vacaville, Calif.
Bruce Dillingham, Loudon, Tenn.
Ken Braun, Hartford, Wis.
Gene Michael Kuszmaul, Youngstown, Ohio
GW Doxtater, St. Johnsville, N.Y.
Mark Singleton, Johnston, Iowa
Rich Christensen, Townville, S.C.
Tobias Reigns, West Chester, Ohio

As soon as you find the paddle, email its location, your name, and hometown to paddle@pdbmagazine.com. Paddle on!

three different colored PowerBait Drip Minnows from Berkley Fishing

Trick Even the Smartest Fish

Berkley’s newest minnow has ultra-realistic finesse and wide versatility to convince even the cleverest fish to bite. The PowerBait Drip Minnow was meticulously designed to mimic shiners and other baitfish with an anatomically correct internal core and over-molded body, creating contrast and adding unmatched detail to the bait. The unique “drip” shaped tail provides anglers with a subtle and responsive action depending on how the angler moves their rod. Available in 14 ultra-realistic colors, the minnow was tested by Berkley pros and pairs up beautifully on a drop shot, EWG hook, snap jigs, or finesse jigheads. (www.berkley-fishing.com)

close up of the Garmin Spectra LED control module

night view of the deck of a boat illuminated by pinkish/red interior lighting

Universal Light Control

Control all of your on board LED lights with the Garmin Spectra LED control module. This compact lighting controller makes it easy to control LEDs for speakers and subwoofers, along with strip, courtesy, underwater, and cup holder lights—all from the convenience of a compatible Garmin chartplotter or the ActiveCaptain app on your smartphone.

When paired with a Fusion Apollo marine stereo, users can also control scene selection and LED effects directly from the stereo. See the beat by using the audio sync feature to sync the LED lights to the music track. Simple to set up and install, the new control module seamlessly integrates with existing lights on the boat and can be installed in tight spaces. (www.garmin.com/marine)

Next Issue

Just a reminder the next issue of PDB magazine is our Fall edition, which will be mailed out the first part of November. PDB is published 11 times a year—monthly from January to September with our Special Shootout Boat Test issue coming out between our January and February issues—followed by the Fall issue.