Angler Assist

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Using big tackle, and we're talking about 130-pound reels matched to unlimited rods, can be an intimidating experience the first couple of times you use it. Once you get accustomed to the idea that this big stuff is supposed to be used like a line retriever instead of a winch, then it's actually a lot of fun to put 70 pounds of drag on a fish when fishing in a properly setup chair. One of the biggest problems that most slightly built anglers face entails getting the rod out of the rod holder when it's under load from a hooked fish and over to the chair gimbal. World-traveling angler Ed Miller designed the Angler Assist to provide anglers with a means of safely transporting a large big-game rod and reel to the fighting chair without the aid of another person - which is a necessity if you plan to fish in a tournament or try for a world record.

Constructed of stainless steel and aircraft aluminum, the Angler Assist features a comfortable nonslip grip that was designed for large hands wearing gloves so as not to hinder your ability to levelwind your line. As an added bonus, when using the Angler Assist, your hand and forearm never come near the line like they do when you reach out and grasp the foregrip.

To install, simply remove the existing harness lugs and replace them with the Angler Assist side plates - all you need is a screwdriver. There are no holes to drill and no permanent modification to your reel. The Angler Assist is IGFA-approved and fits both Penn and Shimano reels in the 80- and 130-pound class.

For more information, contact Angler Assist at 516-414-0673, or visit www.equalizerproducts.com.