Offshore

The new AFTCO “Arena” fighting rod belt is perfect for 12-lb to 30-lb tackle use while fighting smaller fish, including smaller billfish, tuna, king mackerel and other sub-100lb gamefish on relatively light tackle.

Downrigger release fishing clip have the same features as the Outrigger Clips (except the stainless bail is not gold titanium-nitride coated) and should be attached directly to the cable above the downrigger ball. This is best accomplished by threading one side of the clip onto the cable, then placing a crimp on the cable before passing it through the remaining half of the clip. Once the cable has been terminated with the cannonball's snap, the clip can be positioned approximately one foot above the ball. The crimp should then be "swaged" into place. Note that the clip must be positioned with the adjustment-slider "down" or towards the bail. The fishing line should be twisted 5 to 10 times before placing it over the release bail.

Can't Rust Or Break & won't roll on the deck. AFTCO's Fish Bat is made of molded, glass-filled polypropylene, super strong and corrosion proof, with a special triangular shape that will not roll on the deck of a rocking boat. Features include an aggressive, molded-in textured grip for non-slip performance, a braided rope safety lanyard, and a special handle hook, handy for hanging the bat from a railing or ladder. With a 19-inch length and weighing 1.3 pounds, this fish bat hits very hard.

The Goldfinger Kite release clip is essentially the same clip as the Downrigger Clip,but has a gold titanium-nitride coated bail. Packaged with 5 Kite Hooks,the Kite Clip is designed for single or multiple clip use on kite fly-lines. For single use,this clip can simply be threaded on the fly-line. For multiple use,the clips slider-holes may be drilled out to allow swivels up to a #5 size to pass through (see Kite instructions). The enclosed nonabrasive kite hooks should be hooked on the fishing line,and the clip's bail should be passed through the hole opposite the hook. This allows the fishing line to be positioned properly in the Kite Clip once the bait is deployed.

For fighting big gamefish stand-up style, the AFTCO MaxForce is the ultimate in fishing harness design. The combination of lumbar and sit-in pads distributes the load below the hips, allowing the lower body to exert maximum pulling leverage with superb comfort under heavy drag loads. Featured is super-comfort molded, closed-cell EVA foam padding, with a tough, waterproof Lycra polyester cover. The liner is made from synthetic terry cloth, which not only wicks moisture, but has enough "tooth" to keep the harness from slipping around and chafing. Attached to the inside liner is a name and ID tag. Included is a mesh bag with grommets for rinsing the harness with fresh water and for easy storage. Otherwise, the AFTCO Maxforce Fighting Harness is completely synthetic and machine washable. Adjustable, one size fits most, and the perfect match for 30-lb. to 130-lb. tackle.

Goldfinger Outrigger release clips should be attached directly to the outrigger halyard without the use of swivels. The adjustment-slider end of the clip needs to be "up" towards the tip of the outrigger. For fixed position bait trolling,the fishing line should be twisted 5 to 10 times before hooking loop over the clip's bail. The line may also be passed over the bail without twists to allow for adjustment of baits or lures.