ICAST 2018

I'll be at ICAST later in the week and I'll be checking out all the new crappie fishing goodies available. I'll share any good stuff I find with you all. Here's a little precursor from an Email I received from them already. This should be very interesting. Can't wait to see it in person.


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New to Bobby Garland is the 2.25" Slab Hunt'R Minnow soft-plastic crappie bait.

The Slab Hunt'R has a bulkier profile than typical minnow-style baits and features a unique tail that is the easiest swimming one ever in the Garland lineup.

The tail's ease of movement makes it a particularly enticing choice for spider rigging and long-line trolling. It has "ribs" on its body for added vibration, plus holds scent. The deep body is also ideal for insertion of an optional crappie rattle. The Slab Hunt'R is available in solids, laminates and head/tail color choices.

I hope they have more head/tail colors than usual.

This is wild:

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The new and patented RTD Rod Threading Device is the first mechanical tool designed to feed line quickly and effortlessly through fishing rod guides, a task many consider to be the sport's most frustrating process.

The invention is being introduced at this week's ICAST show by new company Erupt Fishing, who says the product resolves all of the common headaches associated with the necessary rigging step of feeding line through the rod guides.


The RTD, shown in molded construction (top) and aluminum models, use patented technology incorporating a bobbin to carry line through rod guides while spring-loaded arms allow one-way advancement without dropping the line.


Regardless of experience, most anglers know well the pain of accidentally dropping the line during threading and watching it back out of every guide just strung, or mistakenly running line through the guide's frame, or missing a guide altogether. RTD helps overcome these and other rigging hardships, including those influenced by foul weather or an angler's poor dexterity or hampered vision.

The unit's patented technology relies only on hand power to advance the device along the length of the rod.

The line attaches to the RTD's innovative bobbin with just a tug, not a knot. A guiding module provides a self-centering alignment over each guide, feeding the bobbin with line attached through each one along the way.

RTD works with most traditional rod guides used for freshwater and inshore fishing, casting and spinning versions, and threads even the longest of rods in mere seconds.

The clear-faced module "guides" the RTD over rod guides so that its bobbin self-centers along the way. Model RTD-P has a viewing window to observe the threading process.


"There simply had to be a better way to get line on a rod than how we've always done it with our fingers," said RTD inventor Patrick Marchese, who was inspired to find a solution by his own struggling moments with the process. "Even when everything goes right, rigging is time consuming and not much fun. My goal for such a product was to make sure it wasn't gimmicky and that anybody could easily use it."

After three years of development and numerous prototypes later, Marchese's product is ready for introduction. It weighs just a few ounces and measures about 4 inches long and 2 inches wide. The size fits easily into tackle box trays and anglers' pockets.

"When Pat showed me the RTD, my first thought was how much faster I could re-spool and rig my rods with it," said Bassmaster Elite Series pro Kelly Jordon. "The more I thought about it, the more obvious the benefits became ... from any serious angler who keeps multiple rods rigged on a boat deck, to youth event organizers who are always rigging rods. I loved the idea."

As a result, Jordon is now a partner in Erupt Fishing. So is Dave Mercer, a fishing personality and host of the Facts of Fishing TV show.

"Honestly, my first reaction was, 'I don't need it because that's what I do with my fingers,' Mercer said. "A few days later while I was rigging several rods, I kept thinking about RTD and how efficiently it did what I was doing. I called Pat and admitted he was right-on with this really cool new tool. I believe RTD does have a viable place in tackle boxes."

Each RTD comes with two clear "guiding" modules of differing channel widths that can be easily interchanged at the front of the unit. The rod's largest guide determines which module to use. A spare bobbin is also included in each package.

Model RTD-P is first on the market and features high-impact molded construction with a transparent window for viewing the rigging operation. MSRP is $39.99.

An aluminum-model RTD will follow soon, with additional features.

For more information on RTD and Erupt Fishing, visit Erupt Fishing.

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You know, with the long rods we use I think I may have to try this. With this device it would seem you could thread your line through a 14 ft rod in about two seconds. Could be real handy......Slab

Thanks for keeping us posted.

Wow....every geezer like me needs one of those

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This is wild:

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The new and patented RTD Rod Threading Device is the first mechanical tool designed to feed line quickly and effortlessly through fishing rod guides, a task many consider to be the sport's most frustrating process.

MSRP is $39.99.

An aluminum-model RTD will follow soon, with additional features.

For more information on RTD and Erupt Fishing, visit Erupt Fishing.

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I can't recall ever being frustrated lining up a pole. If you have bad arthritis it could be helpful. $40 for the base model is the most shocking part of it.

Yeh....but your still young

I'd love to have that gizmo too! Arthritis puts a damper on just about everything these days. But that is a bit pricey. Could buy another rod with those bucks!

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I'd love to have that gizmo too! Arthritis puts a damper on just about everything these days. But that is a bit pricey. Could buy another rod with those bucks!

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From what I read I think it essentially comes with two of them. Slightly different sizes. So dono, not a terrible price at all for the aggravation it'll save. imho.

After you use it several times and you say to yourself I'm glad I bought this gadget - It was probably worth the $$.

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"There simply had to be a better way to get line on a rod than how we've always done it with our fingers," said RTD inventor Patrick Marchese, who was inspired to find a solution by his own struggling moments with the process.

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That whole "walking and chewing bubble gum" thing must have been tough for him, too.

You know, for me it probably isn't that big of a deal however, the older I get and the worse my eyes and hands get, the more I could see this being a useful tool. My dad would have some use for it. The only problem I would have is trying to find it when I need it! I think I might spend more time looking for it then it would take to just do it.

It will be a niche type of product. Tournament BASS anglers that are constantly respooling rods, reels, and so on, would find it particularly useful. The average angler might not necessarily find a need for it nor will the guy that keeps his rods rigged for different things.

ICAST is pretty cool with some of the stuff you get to see and hear about. If you are star struck by people (which I am not) then you would find it fun to go and rub elbows with some of them.

“The sport’s most frustrating process?” That’s amazing! Do you just throw it at the jet ski?

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“The sport’s most frustrating process?” That’s amazing! Do you just throw it at the jet ski?

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The funniest thing I've read all week!

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“The sport’s most frustrating process?” That’s amazing! Do you just throw it at the jet ski?

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That's why it's a 2 pack!!!!!!
I wonder if it works with micro guides?
I have a few Denali rods with micro guides, when it's cold, cold frozen fingers wind blowing, and chop on the water 50-200 other boats close by on pool 4 of the Mississippi in January February March. Or May for our Walleye opener. This may be useful to have. Ymmv!

I would need about 10 so I could find one of them.

Same for me. Of course, none would be in the boat when needed. I have always had a great memory and remember where things are.

The last few years I've lost a few items. I always joke that I put them where I could find them and someday I'll find everything I'm missing all in one spot.

I've also been prone to purchasing 3 or 4 of something knowing I own it but doubt I can find it. In the end, I can't find any of the stuff. Not that I remember what it was I thought I had.

Eventually the neighbors find me wandering in their back yard in my underwear and return me to my owner.

You missed the chance at the Fireworks stand to get Ammo for firing shots across the Bow -- special rod holder with PVC Rocket holders that Pivots and fire a couple where it is pointed

Dad always told me, one day you will find out! The most difficult part of a fishing day is threading a rod or tying a simple lure on. Guys when you get over 60 you will find that the simple things are difficult...

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I got a fishing partner that's got Parkinson. I think I've found him a Christmas present.

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Well if you have ever had to run through the guides on a 16' trolling rod while on a bass boat you have to be at least a little bit interested in this product!

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My eye sight ain't what it used to be. Seeing 4 pound line is a challenge without the right background and lighting. $40 isn't a bad price for something that appears better built than a roncco pocket fishermen.

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Well if you have ever had to run through the guides on a 16' trolling rod while on a bass boat you have to be at least a little bit interested in this product!

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For an easy solution, fast forward to the 5:25 point of this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LshIDly_qww

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My eye sight ain't what it used to be. Seeing 4 pound line is a challenge without the right background and lighting. $40 isn't a bad price for something that appears better built than a roncco pocket fishermen.

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That was a blast from the past. I have not heard about the Roncco in a long time. Thanks for that memory!

Slab how about some more stuff from ICAST. Really want to know more about the new BnM pole they introduced.

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Slab how about some more stuff from ICAST. Really want to know more about the new BnM pole they introduced.

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https://www.bnmpoles.com/collections/new-for-2018

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https://www.bnmpoles.com/collections/new-for-2018

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yep not on the web site yet just out.

I saw a Youtube video of a new BNM jigpole they are putting out,the guy explaining it said something to the effect that it had the backbone of the Brushcutter with the tip action of the Ultralite and its a rear seater.