New Gear - April 2007

Top Slider
New to the Daiwa lure lineup, the Saltiga Slider ($19) is a topwater jerkbait sure to earn a place on the top shelf of the tackle box. Just as Saltiga reels have come to be known as brutes, the Slider is made of high-quality components that can survive a mean bashing. Work it slowly for a wide side-to-side action, or speed up the retrieve for tighter wobble. Heavy-gauge through-wiring connects the hooks and guards against the fangs of cubera snapper, while the realistic eyes and scale pattern fool the wariest striped bass. Five colors offer versatility to match almost any baitfish. Daiwa; (800) 736-4653; www.daiwa.com