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Utilizing key features normally only found in premium reels, the new Abu Garcia Max X spinning reel offers unparalleled performance at a fraction of the price. From trout and panfish to catfish and stripers, the Max X is available in a wide range of sizes, from 750 to 6000. The reel is constructed of a lightweight graphite asymmetric body design and integrated with the V-rotor and V-spool design from the Zenon reel series. It features an innovative Rocket Line Management system and a Rocket Spool Lip that delivers excellent line control and minimizes wind knots and tangling. The Max X is also available as a combo, with a sturdy yet lightweight graphite composite rod. The Max X reel’s MSRP is $39.99 - $49.99, depending on size. The combo rod and reel’s MSRP is $59.99-$69.99. Visit www.abugarcia.com or call (800) 228-4272.
Irish Setter boots’ popular VaprTrek hunting boots have been reimagined, to enhance long-lasting comfort, reduce weight and add sustainable materials. The contoured last provides an excellent athletic fit. A stretch collar gives comfort and flexibility in the calf and Achilles tendon while stalking or using a treestand. Leather/abrasion-resistant fabric uppers feature a leather flex area in the forefoot allowing the boot to comfortably flex naturally with each step. Internal and external ankle pods surround the ankle, increasing lateral stability and adding overall comfort to the ankle and foot. The lightweight and durable Rubber Hex Lite outsole with multi-directional lugs is designed to grab the ground in every direction and provide great traction in the elements. UltraDry waterproofing provides long-lasting protection, while ScentBan eliminates odors within the boot. Offered in Mossy Oak Country Roots camouflage or Realtree APX camouflage, with some models featuring Primaloft insulation for warmth, these boots are designed to deliver comfort. MSRP for men’s general new VaprTrek Hunting Boots, sizes 6 to 15, in D and EE widths, is $189.99. Style No. 3943, an 8-inch brown leather boot with 400 grams of Primaloft insulation is $199.99. Style No. 2815, a 7-inch non-insulated brown boot, with Earth Field Camo Leather upper is $209.99. Visit www.irishsetterboots.com or call 1 (888) 738-8370.
Blocker’s Wooltex Pro jacket and pants captures the classic styling of wool and its insulating properties and infuses them with a wool/poly fleece technology blend, fit and performance. Blocker’s Steve Allie says the combo looks like wool, feels like wool, but hunts like premium, modern hunting outerwear. On the inside, a poly grid fleece interior lets air through the channels to generate heat. Sandwiched between the wool/poly fleece exterior and the interior is Blocker’s windproof membrane that blocks the wind while allowing moisture and perspiration to escape. Also, an anti-microbial finish minimizes odors. The Wooltex Pro Jacket features three pockets – one chest and two waist –an adaptable, three-way hood and a safety harness access port. The Wooltex Pro pants sport six pockets and articulated knees. The Wooltex jacket and pants come in Realtree Excape and Mossy Oak Terra Outland in sizes small through 3XL. MSRP $159.99 (S-2XL) and $169.99 (3XL) for the jacket or pants. Visit www.blockeroutdoors.com.
Long considered the go-to product for protecting outdoor fabrics against water, dirt, grime and environmental contaminants, Iosso Premium Water Repellent is now PFAS-free. And, while still having excellent oil resistance properties, it has now been enhanced with UV inhibitors, benefiting owners and fabricators alike. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are toxic “forever chemicals” that can build up in a body and are often linked with human diseases. Premium Water Repellent doesn’t contain solvents or silicone that alter fabric color, finish or breathability. And with new oleophobic properties, oils and lubricants won’t accidentally darken textiles. Iosso Premium Water Repellent is equally effective on canvas, and laminated and coated solution-dyed acrylics. Simple to use, the formula is applied to the clean, dry fabric to the point of saturation and allowed to dry. Once the item has dried for 24 hours, it can be exposed to water. A 32-ounce bottle covers approximately 40 square feet. MSRP starts at $49.95. Visit www.iosso.com or call 888-747-4332.
Ugly Stik is reintroducing the GX2 series of rods and combos with an updated look and new features that make it even stronger and more sensitive than the original GX2. The new Ugly Stik GX2 builds on its long-standing reputation. While the renowned Clear Tip design and Ugly Tech construction remain unchanged, the one-piece stainless steel Ugly Tuff guides have been improved with an upgraded, proprietary PVD coating that increases wear resistance and prevents corrosion. The new GX2 also features a rubberized diamond EVA handle for better grip and improved durability, and a new reel seat designed for better hand feel and increased sensitivity. All of this is now packed under a 10-year warranty. The combos feature the new Ugly Stik GX2 rod plus low-profile baitcast and spincast reels redesigned for improved quality and performance, including a larger handle knob for better grip, a 3+1 bearing system and machined double anodized aluminum spools. Ugly Stik rods MSRP is $49.95. Combos MSRP range from $49.95 to $89.95, depending on the reel. Visit www.uglystik.com or call (800) 466-5643.
J.P. Sauer and Sohn, Germany’s oldest hunting firearm maker, has a new bolt action rifle, the Sauer 505. The 505 is an “engineering masterpiece,” Sauer says, delivering elegance, accuracy and versatility. It includes a robust, newly designed steel chassis, smooth bolt cycling and interchangeable, cold hammer-forged precision barrels. Hunters can choose four pre-set trigger weights from 0.77 lbs. to 2.75 lbs. Sauer adopted the proven Blaser saddle mount technology for easy and accurate optics mounting. This quick detach mount is designed to ensure the unit can be taken off the 505 and put back on while maintaining the aim point without having to re-zero. Available in walnut, synthetic, synthetic thumbhole or carbon fiber stocks, with a flush-mounted detachable magazine with an integrated MagLock safety to prevent unwanted triggering of the magazine button. Rifle weights range from 6 pounds with the ultralight carbon fiber stock to heavier weight field options with magnum barrels. Calibers go from .222 up to .375 H&H. MSRP starts at $3,500. Visit www.sauer.de/en/sauer-505