2011 Electronics Round-Up

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Related Gear

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  Penn Torque 2-Speed Reel

  The forged-aluminum, braid-ready lever drag won't leave you under gunned.
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  Hook & Tackle Outfitters Sanibel Shirt

  Features include rear air vents and moisture-wicking mesh lining.
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  Gamakatsu Nautilus Light Hooks

  Designed specifically for fishing fragile live baits.
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  ICOM IC-M73 Handheld VHF

  A fixed-mount quality VHF in a handheld marine transceiver.

Sophistication seemed to be the key word for the new electronics showcased for 2011 when the National Marine Electronics Association gathered in Seattle. The variety of products shown included the revolutionary CHIRP sonar from Simrad in the all-new, innovative GeoNav line, combined capabilities like Raymarine's integrated FLIR technology, and simple improvements in existing hardware and software.

It's a trade-only show, but it offered a glimpse of what will be available this winter at boat shows around the country. We slipped in for an early look at the new gear that fishermen will have to choose from when tweaking their electronics suite in preparation for spring.

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