Quantum's Response Ti spinning reels boast a bail system utilizing magnets rather than the fallible spring system. The bail, itself, is made of elastic nickel titanium. The series is available in six models for freshwater and inshore saltwater applications. American Rodsmiths also is introducing the Troutmaster Tournament Series of five models aimed at inshore plugging with soft plastics, topwater plugs, slow-sinking plugs, and spoons. All Star is displaying the AS Titanium Series of casting and spinning sticks.
Nice touches are the contoured grips and the soft butt cap.
4-inch Sand Eel Jr. You just know these puppies will work. The little eels, which take the standard jig heads, are available in all 30 Sand Eel colors. Representative Jimmy Clapp said these plugs are juts now hitting the tackle shelves. This is not a lure for everyday inshore applications, but worth a shot under magnum circumstances.