Issue 02 · In Progress · The Premium TierLast filed 19 Jul 202638 pieces in the issue
The Feature · Above the Fold
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TacklingFish · GT Rod Authority Guide
Legendary GT Rods
The first TacklingFish GT rod authority draft: verified current models, clearly separated from reputation, lore, and still-unverified collector claims.
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Ripple Fisher · Travel GT Popping Rod
Ripple Fisher GTXpedition Rods
EUR €799 at GT-Fishing; GTXpedition 81M listed at JPY ¥81,000 tax-exclusive on Ripple Fisher's Japanese page; international pricing varies by agent
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Black Ledge Lures · Floating Popper
Black Ledge Flare Popper
AUD $133.00 (20g)
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Shimano · Saltwater Spinning Reel
Shimano Stella SWD 20000PG
AUD $2,039 (Hot Tackle listing; pricing and stock can change)
From This IssueItems 05 onward
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Shimano · Saltwater Spinning Reel
Shimano Stella SW C 18000HG
Premium pricing varies by market and retailer
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Daiwa · Saltwater Spinning Reel
Daiwa 25 Saltiga
USD $1,099.99 (8000–14000)
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Abel · Fly Reel
Abel SDF
USD $749-$999.99
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Blue Blue · Sinking Stickbait
Blue Blue Snecon 130S Sinking Stickbait
JPY ¥2,838 inc-tax
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Daiwa New Era Fly ReelDaiwa
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Edge 590-4 Air Carbon Fly (Gary Loomis Signature Series)Edge Rods
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FCL Labo UCB-81 Extreme MH Red NanoFCL Labo
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G.Loomis Asquith FlyG.Loomis
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Hots Big Fin Inchiku 120gHots
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Jumprize Lalapen 200FJumprize
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Maria Rapido 160 Floating StickbaitMaria
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R.L. Winston Air 2R.L. Winston
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Sage R8 CoreSage
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Shimano Stella SWD 14000XGShimano
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Simms G4Z Stockingfoot WadersSimms
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Yamaga Blanks New Ballistick 2025Yamaga Blanks
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5.11 RUSH 24 2.05.11 Tactical
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Daiwa Certate SW 6000-HDaiwa
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Daiwa Saltiga 12-Strand Braid (PE3 / 55lb)Daiwa
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Leatherman PST II (Pocket Survival Tool II)Leatherman
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Malosi ChieftainMalosi Studio
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Malosi RogueMalosi Studio
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Nomad Design Dartwing Floating 165mm — Spanish MackerelNomad Design
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Nomad Design Dartwing Long Cast 130mm — Squid SurpriseNomad Design
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Nomad Design NOS2P784-6 Offshore Spinning RodNomad Design
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Nomad Design Riptide Floating 155mm — Coral TroutNomad Design
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Nomad Design Riptide Slow Sink 155mm — Squid SurpriseNomad Design
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Nomad Design Slipstream 140 Flying Fish — Ahi Ghost (AHIG)Nomad Design
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Nomad Design Split Ring Pliers — MediumNomad Design
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Penn International Fly ReelPenn
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Spyderco McBeeSpyderco
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Spyderco PaysanSpyderco
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Spyderco SpydieChefSpyderco
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Zenaq Tobizo TC80-80GZenaq
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