*HOT* New Products for 2009

[Joel DeBoer]

New for 2009 Musky Armor introduces The KRISCO to its growing line of high quality fishing lures!

The Krisco is an extremely durable shallow diving crank-bait that is very versatile. The Krisco can be used as a trolling bait, casting bait, surface bait, or twitch bait. The jointed Cisco shape gives the Krisco a unique flashy serpentine action that drives big game fish crazy. Built with a high buoyancy body, the Krisco really backs out of cover making it a top choice for casting shallow rocks, weeds, timber and flats.

The Krisco comes with inner chamber rattles that create the perfect amount of sound to attract trophy fish. The big profile, loud rattle, and knocking jointed action will prove to be a night fishing favorite, Trolling is what separates the Krisco from all other crank baits. The shallow running depth of the Krisco assures that you will be fishing above the fish “in the strike zone”. Whether you're fishing spring timber, summer speed trolling, shallow rocks at night, or running slow in the fall, the Krisco Delivers.

The Krisco is 9.5'' long, weighs 2.4 oz , and has three 5/0 hooks. 0'-4' casting and will troll up to 8'. Krisco's are available in 10 proven colors at you’re favorite retailer. 9 Custom “Guide Select” colors, are available only at the 2009 Musky Shows and at www.muskyarmor.com

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[Joel DeBoer]

The New Llungen Magnum Willow Nut Buster is built with our new custom 2 oz head, extended arms, two premium silicone glitter skirts, and a new magnum #10 willow blade. This Nut Buster has a big profile with a tremendous amount of flash. The heavier custom head is specifically designed for trolling and deep weed casting. The #10 Willow Blade is used for tighter rotation making it a great choice for plowing through weeds. Like all Llungen Nut Busters Spinners the bait features quality components, a replaceable hook, and our unique set back hook design eliminating the need for a stinger.
The bait is 8 1/4" long and 3.5 oz.
Available in 16 hot colors including our exclusive Night Bite.
Custom Colors are also available at the 2009 Musky Shows


New and improved, the Llungen-Tale #9(LT-9) now features three premium silicone glitter skirts mounted on our custom skirt collar. The additional 3/8 ounce weight helps the LT-9 cast like a rocket even on windy days. The #9 fluted Indiana blade gives the LT-9 a "big bait" flash with minimum pull. This bait has been a big producer when slow thumping over weed beds or burning over shallow rocks.
The LT-9 is 8" long ,2 1/4 oz,
Available in 16 hot colors including our exclusive Night Bite.
Custom Colors are also available at the 2009 Musky Shows.

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[Joel DeBoer]

St. Croix®’s hot new Mojo Bass rods add just the right touch of magic to jigs, plastics, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, frogs, swim baits, and drop shot rigs – or when pitching and flipping. Every one of the 12 technique-specific, advanced technology casting and spinning rods are engineered for maximum performance at aprice that will allow you to fill your rod locker!

Built from premium-quality SCII graphite with a hot “Black Cherry Metallic” finish, and outfitted with Batson Forecast® hard aluminum-oxide guides with double-plated black chrome frames, the Mojo Bass will turn as many heads as they do fish.With Fuji® ECS reel seats and a black hood on casting models and Fuji® DPS reel seats with black hoods on spinning models, they feature contemporary split-grip handles with premium-quality cork, so the all-new St. Croix Mojos look as great as they cast. Finished with two coats of Flex Coat® slow-cure finish, and handcrafted in North America, the Mojo Bass rods are covered by a 5-year warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar
Service. Retail prices range from $90-$120.

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[Joel DeBoer]

St. Croix®’s radical new Legend® Xtreme bass and walleye rods push the outer limits of rod technology and performance.The all-new series of 16 models are phenomenally sensitive, light and smooth casting, yet have plenty of reserve power and are rugged enough to stand up to the rigors of tournament fishing. They also come with a radical new look as well as feel, with split-grip cork handles and a hot, new “Xtreme
Blue/Green Flip” blank finish.

The foundation for the new Legend Xtreme series is a high-modulus/high-strain SCV graphite blank with a carbon-matte scrim for ultra-lightweight feel and extreme sensitivity.The lower blank also features super high-modulus SCVI graphite for added strength and weight reduction, and they’re rolled on mandrels engineered with St. Croix’s exclusive Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) tooling technology for continuous-curve tapers that provide unparalleled casting smoothness. Advanced Reinforcing Technology™ (ART™) adds hoop strength where needed without adding weight for jaw-breaking hooksets and fighting oversized fish.

Outfitted with REC® Recoil® guides for extreme lightness and durability, Fuji SiC tip-tops with titanium-coated frame, and Fuji® ACS reel seats with a frosted silver hood on casting models and Fuji® VSS reel seats with a frosted silver hood on spinning models, the new Legend Xtreme also feature machined-aluminum wind checks, split-grip super-grade cork handles, and two coats of Flex Coat® slow-cure finish. Every Legend Xtreme is protected by a lifetime limited warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. They’re all handcrafted in the U.S.A. with retail prices ranging from $340 to $400.

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[Joel DeBoer]

St. Croix® has redesigned their top-of-the-line Legend Elite® series of freshwater casting and spinning rods for 2009.With 25 high-performance models targeting anglers who appreciate the very latest in advanced rod engineering and technology, classic cosmetics and a traditional look, the Legend Elite series represent the pinnacle of rod design and manufacturing.

Built on high-modulus/high-strain SCV graphite blanks with carbon-matte scrim the Legend Elites feature super high-modulus SCVI graphite in the lower section for incredible power and feather-light weight. Rolled on mandrels engineered with St. Croix’s proprietary Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) tooling technology, the Legend Elites have continuous-curve tapers for casting smoothness so sublime that you’ll think you’re dreaming. Then, each blank is strengthened with Advanced Reinforcing Technology™ (ART™) to dramatically increase hoop strength and stand up to violent hook-sets and the biggest fish.

Legend Elites are outfitted with the best available hardware and materials: the Fuji® SiC Concept Guide System with titanium-coated frames, Fuji® VSS reel seats with a frosted silver hood on spinning models and Fuji® ACS reel seats with a frosted silver hood on casting models, a handsome machined-aluminum wind check and super-grade cork handle.Two coats of Flex Coat® slow-cure finish protect the thread wraps. Blank color is a subtle “Forest Green Pearl”. All Legend Elites are handcrafted in the U.S.A. and sell for retail prices ranging from $300 to $350. Every Legend Elite includes a lifetime limited warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service.

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[Joel DeBoer]

ST. CROIX® RE-INTRODUCES THE IMPERIAL™ FLY ROD

St. Croix®’s popular Imperial™ fly rods have returned after three years absence – with a vengeance! 25 all-new models feature new tooling, new actions, new fittings and a handsome new “Gloss Burgundy” finish. Better yet, the Imperial series is priced to compete with fly rods offering a fraction of their performance and quality.

The new Imperial fly rod models range from a 6', 2 wt., 2-pc. wand – to a husky 9', 10 wt. rod with a choice of 2- and 4-pieces.They’re built with a dynamic blend of high-modulus/high strain SCIV graphite and premium-quality SCII graphite for lightweight, fast-action performance. Outfitted with aluminum-oxide stripper guides with black frames, hard chrome-plated snake guides, uplocking, machined-aluminum reel seats with a rosewood insert on 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 wt. models / uplocking, machined-aluminum reel seats on 7, 8, 9 & 10 wt. models, the new Imperials feature premium-grade cork handles and two coats of Flex Coat® slow-cure finish for the ultimate in thread protection.

Convenient alignment dots make assembly quick and easy. Each rod comes with a rugged case with carrying handle and divided polypropylene liner. Imperials are protected with a lifetime limited warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. Handcrafted in North America, with retail prices ranging from $150 to $200.

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[Joel DeBoer]

ST. CROIX’S TRIUMPH® SALMON/STEELHEAD RODS OFFER
EXCEPTIONAL VALUE AND PERFORMANCE!

St. Croix®’s all-new Triumph® series of salmon and steelhead rods will change the way you think about economically priced rods. Built with tooling, materials and components normally found on premium sticks, the six new Triumph salmon and steelhead rods are designed to deliver high-performance at very moderate prices.

Built on premium-quality, satin-black SCII graphite blanks for outstanding sensitivity, strength and hook-setting power, the new Triumph rods feature finely tuned actions and tapers for the most popular salmon/steelhead fishing situation. Outfitted with hard aluminum-oxide guides, Fuji® DPS, ECS or TCS reel seats, and premium-grade cork handles,Triumph rods look and feel like the high-dollar models costing much more. Handcrafted in North America, and protected by a 5-year warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar service, the retail price on the new Triumph rods is $100.

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[Joel DeBoer]

ST. CROIX® INTRODUCES 8 NEW LEGEND TOURNAMENT® MUSKY MODELS!

St. Croix® is adding eight exciting new rods to their prestigious Legend Tournament® Musky series.The new “Slingblade” model is an 8' 6" heavy power, fast action stick that comes in either a traditional cork handle (Model #TM86HF) or a contemporary split-grip handle (Model #LTM86HF).The other new models are split-grip versions of the existing, traditional handle Legend Tournament Musky rods.

Built with their proprietary Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) tooling technology on premium, high-modulus/high-strain SCIV graphite blanks, Legend Tournament rods are lightweight and powerful for all-day casting comfort. Constructed with ART™ (Advanced Reinforcing Technology™) for significantly increased hoop strength, they stand up to the most violent hooksets – or the most violent fish! All in all, the Legend Tournament rods offer the industry’s most sophisticated blend of lightweight, sensitivity, brute strength, and tournament-tough durability.

Outfitted with Fuji’s Alconite Concept Guide System with chrome frames, a unique flanged SiC tip top, and Fuji TCS reel seats with a frosted silver hood, Legend Tournament rods feature super-grade cork handles, machined aluminum wind checks and two coats of slow-cured Flex Coat® thread finish.

Every St. Croix Legend Tournament Musky rod is handcrafted in the heart of Musky Country: Park Falls, Wisconsin – and are protected by a limited lifetime warranty backed by St. Croix’s Superstar Service. Retail prices range from $280 to $340.

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[Joel DeBoer]

MUSTAD® EXPANDS ULTRAPOINT® SWIM BAIT HOOK RANGE

Mustad®, the world’s best-selling fish hook brand, now offers the complete range of UltraPoint® swim bait hooks with the addition of sizes suitable for larger swim baits. Mustad’s ultimate swim bait hook arsenal includes plain, weighted and a version with a unique keeper to hold baits securely.

•IMPACT™: SOFT PLASTICS (91768BLN) - Standard wire with an extra wide gap and a sleek, smooth black nickel finish. Sizes 9/0 to 1/0.

•IMPACT™: SOFT PLASTICS (91768KH) - This model features a unique plastic keeper attached to the hook eye, which makes rigging especially easy. The keeper holds the bait securely without any ripping or tearing. Size 9/0 to 1/0.

•POWER LOCK PLUS - These hooks include the keeper and feature an adjustable weight on the hook shank that adds incredible action.

91768UB116 – 1/16 oz weight, in sizes 5/0 to 1/0
91768UB18 – 1/8 oz weight, in sizes 5/0 to 1/0
91768UB14 – 1/4 oz weight, in sizes 9/0 to 6/0
91768UB38 – 3/8 oz weight, in sizes 9/0 to 6/0

Mustad® UltraPoint® hooks now feature new 4.3 Micro Sharp Point Technology for a sleek, slimmer, incredibly sharp point. This unique 2-stage opti-angle point has less metal removed in the sharpening process than with traditional methods, providing all the benefits of a true needle point with incredible strength and durability. Chemically sharpened and Nor-Tempered to be up to 30% stronger than conventional hooks, UltraPoint® is a very sharp, very strong needle point that delivers quick, easy penetration…and longer performance.

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[Joel DeBoer]

THE MUSTAD® SLOW DEATH HOOK CRAZE ROLLS ON WITH NEW LARGER AND SMALLER HOOK SIZES

Mustad®, the world’s best-selling hook brand, has added new sizes to its popular Slow Death crawler hooks. Designed by Mustad® walleye pro-staffers Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz, the Slow Death hook is an actual Aberdeen-style pattern with a special kinked shank that, when threaded with half of a night crawler and trolled at slow speeds of less than 1mph or in drift presentation, produces an enticing corkscrew action. Introduced for the 2008 season in size 2, the hook is now also available in sizes 1 and 4 to meet demands that accommodate a broader range of species.

“This is a finesse-type presentation created by the shape of the hook.” said PWT champion Gary Parsons. “The hook design is critical,” added Kavajecz. “It helps create the enticing corkscrew presentation that makes the whole technique so effective.”

The hook is typically rigged with a swivel, which eliminates line twist, on bottom bouncing or inline weighted rigs. Because it is a slow presentation technique, it reaches areas that faster blade presentations typically skip over. The hook features an ultra sharp, ultra strong point and is available in three finishes:
● 33862G: 24k Goldplated
● 33862R: Red
● 33862BR: Bronze

Mustad® UltraPoint® hooks now feature new 4.3 Micro Sharp Point Technology for a sleek, slimmer, incredibly sharp point. This unique 2-stage opti-angle point has less metal removed in the sharpening process than with traditional methods, providing all the benefits of a true needle point with incredible strength and durability. Chemically sharpened and Nor-Tempered to be up to 30% stronger than conventional hooks, UltraPoint® is a very sharp, very strong needle point that delivers quick, easy penetration…and longer performance.

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[Joel DeBoer]

MUSTAD® ADDS TO ITS DEVILISHLY EFFECTIVE LINE OF
ULTRAPOINT® DEMON® CIRCLE HOOKS

Mustad®, the world’s best-selling hook brand, now features three smaller sizes in its popular line of extra fine wire Demon® Circle hooks.
The new hooks, in sizes 8 – 12, will be a great addition to any tackle box for species such as trout and panfish. Plus, the tournament-approved design minimizes damage to fish and allows for easy catch and release.

• Demon Circle® (39951BLN) features a wide gap for easy baiting and better hook-ups, and a curved-in point to improve your catch ratio. The kirbed and ringed design allows for the ultimate natural bait presentation. Available in a black nickel finish, the complete range consists of sizes 10/0 – 12. Mustad® UltraPoint® hooks now feature new 4.3 Micro Sharp Point Technology for a sleek, slimmer, incredibly sharp point. This unique 2-stage opti-angle point has less metal removed in the sharpening process than with traditional methods, providing all the benefits of a true needle point with incredible strength and durability. Chemically sharpened and Nor-Tempered to be up to 30% stronger than conventional hooks, UltraPoint® is a very sharp, very strong needle point that delivers quick, easy penetration…and longer performance.

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[Joel DeBoer]

New for 2009 - Mister Twister Mister Mino (2", 4", and 6")

Four Reasons You Should be Fishing the Mister Mino:

1. Slow fall, hollow tube style Mino design
2. Ultimate live image design with true minnow action
3. Impressive scale patterns, 3D eyes, and translucent colors
4. Easily adapts to all popular rigging options

Mister Twister's Mister Mino is sized perfectly for trout, panfish, crappie, yellow or white perch, largemouth or smallmouth bass, or walleye. In fact, there's a size that's ideal for almost any game fish. Rig it on a jighead or, you can take advantage of the hollow body by rigging it with a tube jighead. Just slide the tube jighead into the Mister Mino's body and seal it up with a splash of glue; either rigging is very effective. Add a Mister Twister Spinner Form for added fish-attracting flash and vibration. Use the Mister Mino in place of live bait and fish it with a cork. Or, you can straight-line them. These lures are so versatile they can also be fished drop-shot style. Regardless of how they are rigged, the Mister Mino's great design and color selection makes these lures fish catching sensations. The 6" Mister Mino is the pro's choice for swim bait rigging.

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[Joel DeBoer]

New Lures for 2009 from Shack Attack!

"2008 was a great year for Shack Attack Lures, even in this tough economic climate our business continued to grow. We would like to thank all of our customers, supporters and pro-staff for making 2008 a great success.

We have some new products for the 2009 season. These lures will be available at the Tri Esox Chicago Musky Show. The Suzy Spin features #8 and #5 Colorado blades; these blades give off huge amounts of fish-attracting vibration without too much resistance, making this an ideal bait for prolonged use. Once you have seen just how productive this lure is, you won't want to take it off!

Another new lure for 2009 is the Mammoth Curly Sue; this lure is over 25" with the tail extended and weighs 23oz. It can be cast or trolled and has already caught some huge fish during testing in the fall of 2008.

We will have a range of custom show colors; these colors will only be available at the show and in limited numbers. Some of the custom colors are hand painted, once they have been painted we clear-coat dip them to ensure that the paint does not rub off, this also gives the lures a very bright and shiny finish.

At Shack Attack Lures we are known for high quality fish catching lures, this is due in part to the high quality materials that we use during manufacturing. Remember that by buying our products you are supporting American companies and not just Shack Attack Lures, our suppliers as well. This may seem like a drop in the ocean, but every little helps to create employment and keep money in this country. So next time you are looking at purchasing your lures, think about where they are made and where your hard earned dollars are going.

Come and see us at the following shows:

Chicago Muskie Show, January 9, 10 and 11 www.chicagomuskieshow.com

Ohio Muskie Show February 27, 28 and March 1 www.ohiomuskieshow.com

Minnesota Muskie Expo April 3, 4 and 5 www.minnesotamuskieexpo.com

Here are just a few pictures of the custom show colors that will be available at the shows..."

[Joel DeBoer]

The World’s Best Superline Just Got Easier - Spooling is a breeze with PowerPro’s new EZ Spool!

EZ Spool
• SPOOL DIRECTLY FROM BOX
• BUILT-IN CUTTER
• PACKAGE PROTECTS REMAINING LINE
The only thing not included in this ultimate portable line winding station… is a place to sit.

"As braided line performs at its best when packed tightly onto the reel, fishermen have wrestled with cumbersome methods of applying the desired amount of tension when spooling up. Until now, common self-spooling methods consisted of using an expensive line winding machine, running line through a gloved hand or phone book with a brick on top and even two-man spooling teams: one holding the spool with a pencil through the center while the other attempts to evenly crank the line onto the reel. These timeworn methods are now obsolete.

PowerPro’s new EZ Spool is the most revolutionary development in fishing line since the introduction of braided superlines 15 years ago. Its all-in-one cartridge pack allows for easy spooling directly from the box, protects remaining line and includes a built-in cutter, tri-lingual instruction booklet (English, French, Spanish) and arbor tape.

Unlike monofilament, braided line will not stretch and cling to the reel barrel. The angler runs the risk of the line slipping on the arbor of the spool, especially if it gets wet. To avoid the risk of slippage, a section of the included arbor tape can be adhered to the reel barrel before attaching the line.

After threading the braided line though two holes in the plastic box flaps, the self containing EZ Spool package can be held between the knees. As PowerPro line is spooled directly from box to reel, the angler can apply the desired amount of tension with his knees, allowing line to be spooled tightly and evenly. When finished spooling, the built-in cutter severs the line and holds it neatly in place.

Dealers and distributors will also benefit from the new “cutting edge” tri-lingual packaging. With a streamlined design distinctive enough to be patent pending, EZ Spool sets PowerPro apart from the competition. EZ Spool is entering the marketplace backed by a strong marketing campaign in regional and national print ads starting in June ’07, as well as dedicated support at the retail level with compelling Point of Purchase materials.

It has often been said, “Necessity is the mother of invention”, but with the introduction of the new EZ Spool, invention will prove to be the mother of necessity."

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[Joel DeBoer]

HOT new special order custom color DC-10's and Krisco's, now available from Llungen Lures!

A brief history:
I discovered the "goldfish" pattern years ago as a teenager when my friend Pete Maina sent me a Weighted Burt in the color and told me to try it in our local stained water. At the time, Musky Mania Tackle was offering the color on the Burt and Jake series lures as a "special order" color. I did, and before the week was through had boated my first 50" class musky from the Wisconsin River system here in the greater Wausau area - "goldfish" had found it's way into my heart.

I proceeded to catch scores of muskies, including some real beauties, over the next several years on "goldfish" patterned baits of various makes and models here on the Wisconsin River system. On a trip to Lake of the Woods one October, I again put the "goldfish" to the test and again it came through not only scoring on numbers of fish, but a true giant I was fortunate enough to catch and release while fishing with friend and musky legend, Doug Johnson - we were both sold!

Since then "goldfish" pattern baits have been hard to find, and the few I have remaining have seen much better days. While chatting with a buddy of mine recently, Keith Eldrup, who owns Musky Armor and Llungen Lures, I brought up the "secret" color. Keith and I swapped ideas on how to best tweak the pattern, and he set about painting it - ladies and gentlemen, "joeldfish" is here!

Available in the Krisco and DC-10, the new "joeldfish" is going to be one of the hottest color pattens going in 2009 for stained water of any degree, and also as a "shocker" bait in clear water. If you're interested in ordering "joeldfish" pattern baits, contact Keith through his website at: www.muskyarmor.com

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Joel