Making Fishing More Affordable, Tested: Pathfinder 2400 Open, New Gear: Zeiss SFL 40

From: Salt Water Sportsman - Thursday Mar 30,2023 08:30 pm

03/30/2023

Linking the words saving money and fishing is a concept many spouses have a hard time understanding, like when you try to point out how much money you “saved” at a sale.

Gear Review: Zeiss SFL 40

One of Zeiss’ newest offerings, the SFL 40, offers fast-focusing capabilities in a lightweight frame that delivers impeccable low light performance. I tested a pair of the SFL 40 binoculars in the 8 x 40 configuration in some of the worst conditions in the Northeast.

Boat Test: Pathfinder 2400 Open

More than a hybrid, the 2400 features a deep, open aft cockpit that does away with the rear casting deck, making it more like a center-console layout from amidships to the stern.

Are Mako Sharks Dangerous?

For anglers, the bigger danger has to do with the mako’s astounding ability and inclination to leap high out of the water, and do so repeatedly. When an animal weighing 500 pounds or more leaps 20 feet or higher, no boat wants to be under it.

The Best Deepwater Transducer

Where are you trying to catch fish? Frequency is the most important factor in deep water. So, it’s critical to understand the principles of transducer frequency. The sound of a car stereo as an analogy helps explain it.

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Shakespeare Dorsal Low Profile VHF Antenna

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