tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78047077690695941842024-03-13T07:08:46.985-07:00Reins FishingReins Fishinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13960680800604336850noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804707769069594184.post-52146794846011733892012-01-24T17:09:00.001-08:002012-01-24T17:09:06.946-08:00New Marketing Manager!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">We are pleased to announce that Michael Murphy has accepted the position as Marketing Manager for Reins Fishing.</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Michael brings years of experience in marketing and we are very excited to have him on board. </div>Reins Fishinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13960680800604336850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804707769069594184.post-3051638371267013662011-08-15T08:02:00.000-07:002011-08-15T08:02:29.079-07:002 BIG fish storiesMany of you who have fished with Reins tackle know how well it works. Now, if we need any additional proof, we have 2 of our pro fisherman that both have great stories to tell about fishing with reins. Ott Dafoe won Bassmasters Rookie of the year honors...and 2 weeks ago won the Bassmaster Allstar Challenge. This weekend, Paul Meuller won the co-angler portion of the Forest L Wood Cup tournament of the FLW series.<br />
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Rookie of the year at Bassmasters, and top co-angler at FLW. Both using Reins, hmmmm maybe we're onto something here.Reins Fishinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13960680800604336850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804707769069594184.post-53224465907157052832011-07-26T14:15:00.000-07:002011-07-26T14:15:32.333-07:00Here's a new article from Reins Prostaffer Brandon Reeves<table class="contentpaneopen"><tbody>
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</script> </span>When I am fishing tournaments, I typically have 12-15 rods ready to go. However, when people fish with me, they only will bring a handful of rods with them to use. Most of the time, half the rods I have are rigged up with one or more variations of some soft plastics with my new tungsten weights from <a href="http://www.reevesfishing.com/fishon/component/banners/click/14" target="_blank">Reins</a>.<br />
Strangely enough through, I have been asked on more than one occasion what is my most versatile soft plastic rig, so it got me thinking. Was it my carolina rig, the texas rig, or one of the other rigs I use on a regular basis and what could I recommend to people who could only carry a small handful of rods with them at any point in time.<br />
Well it hit me. Most of the time, I was using my main soft plastic rod, I had the same rig in my hand. It was a combination texas rig, caronlina rig, and a flipping / pitching rig. The rig uses a few simple components and I will explain it here.<br />
Here is what makes up my versatile plastic rig:<br />
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<tr><td>1: Reins Ax Claw<br />
2: Sinker Stops<br />
3:#3 Straight Shank Worm Hook<br />
4: 3/16oz Reins TG Slip Sinker</td><td><img alt="Versatile Rig Components" border="0" height="212" src="http://www.reevesfishing.com/fishon/images/stories/reins/Picture1.jpg" title="Versatile Rig Components" width="291" /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>With these simple components you will be able to develop a single package that will be able to be fished in multiple different ways, let me explain.<br />
First thread a sinker stop (2) on your fishing line above the slip sinker (4). It should look like this:<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Step1" border="0" height="89" src="http://www.reevesfishing.com/fishon/images/stories/reins/Picture7.jpg" title="Step1" width="200" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This serves a few purposes. First when texas rigging, it will allow you to control how far the weight gets from the soft plastic when fishing structure. For example, if I am fishing vegetation, sometimes the weight would fall down between the pads and the plastic would stay on top. With this rig, that no longer happens. Adjust the sinker stop up and down as needed.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Next place another sinker stop immediately below the slip sinker and tie on the hook. This achieves a few things. This allows you to effectively "peg" the weight to the hook by moving the weight up or down, it also protect the knot from any damage since the sinker stops are made from rubber. Here is a picture.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Step2" border="0" height="150" src="http://www.reevesfishing.com/fishon/images/stories/reins/Picture8.jpg" title="Step2" width="200" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">At this point you have completed the rig. You can now completely control the weight position without retieing. You can make a makeshift carolina rig, texas rig, and a punching rig without any effort. Because of the small diameters of the Reins weights and multiple sizes, the uses of this rig are limitless.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Here are the finished rigs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Finish1" border="0" height="121" src="http://www.reevesfishing.com/fishon/images/stories/reins/Picture10.jpg" title="Finish1" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Finish2" border="0" height="94" src="http://www.reevesfishing.com/fishon/images/stories/reins/Picture11.jpg" title="Finish2" width="300" /></div></td></tr>
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</script> </span>When I am fishing tournaments, I typically have 12-15 rods ready to go. However, when people fish with me, they only will bring a handful of rods with them to use. Most of the time, half the rods I have are rigged up with one or more variations of some soft plastics with my new tungsten weights from <a href="http://www.reevesfishing.com/fishon/component/banners/click/14" target="_blank"><span style="color: #71caef;">Reins</span></a>.<br />
Strangely enough through, I have been asked on more than one occasion what is my most versatile soft plastic rig, so it got me thinking. Was it my carolina rig, the texas rig, or one of the other rigs I use on a regular basis and what could I recommend to people who could only carry a small handful of rods with them at any point in time.<br />
Well it hit me. Most of the time, I was using my main soft plastic rod, I had the same rig in my hand. It was a combination texas rig, caronlina rig, and a flipping / pitching rig. The rig uses a few simple components and I will explain it here.<br />
Here is what makes up my versatile plastic rig:<br />
<table align="center" border="0"><tbody>
<tr><td>1: Reins Ax Claw<br />
2: Sinker Stops<br />
3:#3 Straight Shank Worm Hook<br />
4: 3/16oz Reins TG Slip Sinker</td><td><img alt="Versatile Rig Components" border="0" height="212" src="http://www.reevesfishing.com/fishon/images/stories/reins/Picture1.jpg" title="Versatile Rig Components" width="291" /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>With these simple components you will be able to develop a single package that will be able to be fished in multiple different ways, let me explain.<br />
First thread a sinker stop (2) on your fishing line above the slip sinker (4). It should look like this:<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Step1" border="0" height="89" src="http://www.reevesfishing.com/fishon/images/stories/reins/Picture7.jpg" title="Step1" width="200" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This serves a few purposes. First when texas rigging, it will allow you to control how far the weight gets from the soft plastic when fishing structure. For example, if I am fishing vegetation, sometimes the weight would fall down between the pads and the plastic would stay on top. With this rig, that no longer happens. Adjust the sinker stop up and down as needed.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Next place another sinker stop immediately below the slip sinker and tie on the hook. This achieves a few things. This allows you to effectively "peg" the weight to the hook by moving the weight up or down, it also protect the knot from any damage since the sinker stops are made from rubber. Here is a picture.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Step2" border="0" height="150" src="http://www.reevesfishing.com/fishon/images/stories/reins/Picture8.jpg" title="Step2" width="200" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">At this point you have completed the rig. You can now completely control the weight position without retieing. You can make a makeshift carolina rig, texas rig, and a punching rig without any effort. Because of the small diameters of the Reins weights and multiple sizes, the uses of this rig are limitless.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Here are the finished rigs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Finish1" border="0" height="121" src="http://www.reevesfishing.com/fishon/images/stories/reins/Picture10.jpg" title="Finish1" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Finish2" border="0" height="94" src="http://www.reevesfishing.com/fishon/images/stories/reins/Picture11.jpg" title="Finish2" width="300" /></div></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Reins Fishinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13960680800604336850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804707769069594184.post-27544758751101954082011-06-10T15:36:00.000-07:002011-06-10T15:36:13.181-07:00Nail Sinkers now in USA!The reins Nail Sinkers have just arrived in the USA. All sizes now available for you to customize your fishing presentation! Reins Fishinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13960680800604336850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804707769069594184.post-15014910726295648522011-05-10T07:24:00.000-07:002011-05-10T07:24:29.571-07:00New Swim bait article<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Here's a new article from Reins Prostaffer trevor Knight, just published on Basseast.com</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Shake Things Up With Swimbaits</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">By Trevor Knight</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">The soft plastic swimbait has probably grown in popularity more than any other bait over the past 5 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before they started showing up on the rods of tournament anglers several years ago, only a handful of tackle companies made them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, just about every soft plastic manufacture has some version of a soft swimbait.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some are hollow, some segmented, some have boot tails, and some are even shaped like sunfish and tilapia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The one common aspect of all of them is that they have found their way into the tackle boxes of most anglers.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">After throwing many of the soft plastic swimbaits on the market, I have narrowed it down to four that I rely on when tournament fishing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The workhorse of the group is the 5” Reins Fat Rockvibe Shad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a solid boot tail swimbait.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This class of swimbaits has become extremely popular on <state w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Florida</place></state> fisheries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The difference in the Fat Rockvibe Shad is that it has a fatter and wider body than its competitors along with a ringed tail section.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The design stabilizes the bait so that it does not roll over as much on the retrieve even at high speeds, while providing even more vibration and water disturbance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second bait I like to throw is the 4” Reins Bubbling Shad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is more of a finesse swimbait with a ringed body that I find works well in pressured fishing conditions and as a trailer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My third choice is a Lake Fork Tackle Live Magic Shad in the 3 ½ and 4 1//2” sizes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Live Magic Shad has a very realistic swimming action that I like as a trailer or when drop shotting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My final swimbait choice is a Matt Lures Bluegill Series swimbait that looks ultra-realistic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I use it mainly for bed fishing.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">The mistake I see most anglers make with soft swimbaits is that they fish them one way and one way only.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, it’s true that you can just chunk and wind soft swimbaits and catch fish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, to unlock the full potential of these baits, an angler must experiment with different retrieves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are some of the presentations I have had great success with soft swimbaits.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Let’s start with the Reins Fat Rockvibe Shad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The reason this swimbait is my workhorse is because I can fish it so many different ways and cover a lot of water with it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It really shines in the spring and fall when the fish are shallow and active.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During the spring, I like to throw the Fat Rockvibe Shad around spawning flats, especially if vegetation is nearby.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I rig the swimbait on a Gamakatsu 6/0 Monster EWG hook and attach a Paycheck Head Case screw lock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Head Case is basically a clear plastic bullet that screws into the head of the swimbait and helps keep vegetation from balling up on the bait.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I want to get the bait deeper than 2 feet I will replace the Head Case with a 1/16 to 1/8 oz. Reins Tungsten Slip Sinker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will match this up with 65 lb. test braid and a medium heavy or heavy action rod.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I experiment with my retrieve speed until I find what the bass want.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes it’s almost a slow roll while other times it’s bubbling just under the surface.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This time of year, the bass typically just nip at the bait a few times then load up on it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you set the hook before the rod loads up, you will miss the fish most of the time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A lot of fish will just follow the swimbait back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I cannot get the bass to hit the Fat Rockvibe Shad, it at least lets me know the size of the fish, and I can then come back and try a different lure to entice it to bite.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">During the heat of summer, I will put the Fat Rockvibe shad on a 1/2 to 3/4 oz football jighead and fish typical summer haunts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ledges and channel swings with wood cover or shell beds are ideal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will let the swimbait sink to the bottom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then I will jerk the swimbait up off the bottom with quick hard pops.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is much like stroking a jig.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The idea is to create a reaction bite as the bass see the swimbait quickly dart off the bottom and then fall back down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of the strikes will occur as it is sinking back to the bottom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the bass are suspended in trees, I like to swim this rig just over top of the trees and occasionally twitch the swimbait.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">In the fall, I really like to buzz the Fat Rockvibe Shad on top just as you would a buzz frog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fish are chasing baitfish this time of year, and a swimbait buzzed across the surface is a great way to catch lunker bass feeding up for the winter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can put the trolling motor on high and cover the backs of creeks and along grass lines quickly with the swimbait.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The hits tend to be much more violent with this presentation and can occur at any point during the cast.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">As I mentioned before, the Reins Bubbling Shad makes an excellent trailer for swim jigs, buzzbaits, vibrating jigs, and spinnerbaits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The boot tail gives these baits some extra vibration and a bulkier profile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of my favorite combinations is a 3/8 oz. Stanley Swim Max Jig paired with the Reins Bubbling Shad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like to fish it around emergent vegetation, docks, and marinas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The 4 1/2” Lake Fork Live Magic Shad is great on the back of a vibrating jig as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes I will take the skirt off when I want a more slender profile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both of these swimbaits are great for schooling fish since they can be put on the back of an underspin or scrounger head and fished through the school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">The Bubbling Shad and the 3 1/2” Magic Shad are some of my favorite drop shot baits too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fish do not see swimbaits on a drop shot rig very often.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The real benefit of drop shotting these smaller swimbaits is that fish will hit them even as the rig is being reeled in or sinking to the bottom because of the natural swimming action they possess.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They can also be deadly on the end of a <city w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Carolina</place></city> rig.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will even take the Bubbling Shad and rig it on a shaky head when I am looking for a kicker fish during tough conditions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">The Matt Lures Bluegill is a swimbait I will utilize when fishing a bed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Normally, it is not a bait that I am actually trying to catch the bass with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead, I use it to aggravate the bass and get it in the striking mode.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I am having trouble enticing a bedding bass, I will pick up the Matt Lures Bluegill and make several pitches to the bed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More often than not, this will cause the bass to lock on and become very defensive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After I get it to strike the bluegill, I will reel it in and then pitch in a bait with a higher hook up ratio to catch the bass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Occasionally, I will throw the bluegill imitator when bass are targeting bedding bluegills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Simply find areas with bluegill beds and slowly fish the swimbait around the area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This can produce some quality bass eager to fatten up after the spawn.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">These are the techniques and soft swimbaits that I use the most.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even with all these great techniques, I still like to experiment and try to figure out new ways to utilize swimbaits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The next time you find yourself throwing a swimbait, keep these tips in mind, and also try coming up with some new swimbait presentations that may help you catch more fish.</div>Reins Fishinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13960680800604336850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804707769069594184.post-36406959946097479312011-04-08T13:55:00.000-07:002011-04-08T13:55:51.347-07:00Reins Pro Ott DeFoe in 9th after 2 days!<a href="http://basseast.com/?p=7586">http://basseast.com/?p=7586</a><br />
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From BassEast.com:<br />
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Reins Tungsten Pro Ott DeFoe finds himself in 9th place after day 2 on the B.A.S.S. Elite Series stop number 3 at Pickwick.<br />
Day 1 was a total flipping bite<span id="more-7586"></span> (read: <a href="http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Havoc_Skeets_4_Pit_Boss/descpage-BHSP.html?from=beast" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e42b23;">Berkley Havoc Pit Boss</span></a>) for Ott, but today he boated a couple of key fish on a chatterbait that contributed to his nearly 19 pound bag. The water has dropped about 5 inches in the last 24 hours –and still dropping, but DeFoe doesn’t think it’s going to affect his fish much, if at all. He has three areas off the beaten path and is looking forward to day 3.<br />
“Timing is everything in catching these fish” Ott told us, “my areas are really good, but the timing is everything. You can be in the best spot at the wrong time and you’re just not going to get bit.”<br />
Sitting about 7 pounds back from leader Davy Hite, Ott will definitely have to time things right tomorrow to make it happen.Reins Fishinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13960680800604336850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804707769069594184.post-42853994265228368362011-02-28T06:38:00.000-08:002011-02-28T06:38:22.917-08:00Here's a nice Article from Basseast.com written by Prostaffer trevor Knight<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Weighing In: Not all tungsten sinkers are created equal</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">By Trevor Knight</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Over the last ten years, the two biggest advancements in fishing tackle have been the refinement of fluorocarbon lines and the introduction of tungsten sinkers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We all know that not all fluorocarbon lines perform the same, but it seems fewer anglers are aware that not all tungsten sinkers are created equal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I myself thought I was using the top of the line tungsten sinkers in years past.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was not until I was introduced to Reins tungsten slip sinkers that I really knew what a quality tungsten sinker should look like.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">The biggest reason for the switch from lead to tungsten sinkers over the past few years is the fact that tungsten is denser than lead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That higher density has several advantages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first advantage is that tungsten sinkers are more compact in size than lead sinkers of the same weight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Having a smaller sinker of the same weight helps an angler cast farther, deliver the bait with a smaller splash, slide through cover more effectively, and create a more natural presentation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The increased density of tungsten also allows it to transmit vibrations more effectively than lead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The result is better sensitivity, allowing an angler to detect the differences between different bottom compositions as well as those subtle bites from finicky bass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">The reason I like the Reins TG slip sinker over other tungsten sinkers is the fact that it is even denser and more compact.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reins accomplished this by using a higher percentage of tungsten in their sinkers and by using nickel to comprise the rest of the weight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some tungsten sinkers on the market use a combination of iron, nickel, and other alloys to make up the rest of their tungsten sinkers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nickel is denser than iron and some of the other alloys used.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The end result is a tungsten sinker that is smaller in size than other tungsten sinkers on the market.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A 5/16 oz. Reins sinker is smaller in size than the leading competitor’s 1/4 oz. tungsten sinker.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Tungsten sinkers have become more popular in recent years in part because they are environmentally friendly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some states have instituted bans on selling lead sinkers because of the risk to aquatic birds that may ingest the harmful lead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tungsten is 100% safe for the environment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When compared to steel and brass sinkers, tungsten is by far the best choice due to the much higher density.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Another aspect to consider when purchasing tungsten sinkers is whether or not it has an insert.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is debatable whether or not an insert is good in a tungsten sinker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Personally, I like having an insert in my sinker, which is another reason why I love the Reins slip sinker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If there is even one small burr or imperfection inside the tungsten sinker, it can nick or damage the line as it rubs against it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Line damage can result in a breakoff during a hookset or while fighting a large fish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some anglers believe that having an insert reduces the intensity of the vibrations transmitted from the sinker to the line; however, I feel that the difference is negligible, especially with the increased density of a quality tungsten sinker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">The shape of the sinker is another important attribute of a quality tungsten sinker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The majority of tungsten sinkers on the market are the common bullet shape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What sets a high quality tungsten sinker apart is a design that tapers at the back third of the sinker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This tapering helps the sinker slide through cover, and more importantly, it helps increase hook up ratio.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The reason is that the taper causes the weight to come out of the fish’s mouth more easily preventing the fish from clamping down on the weight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This allows the hook to quickly set into the fish’s mouth instead of being slowed down as the fish clamps down on the sinker.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">A small detail that sets a Reins tungsten slip sinker apart from others is the matte finish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The majority of painted tungsten sinkers have a glossy finish on them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The glossy finish will create flash that can spook a finicky bass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A matte finish is more natural and eliminates the problem of unwanted flash from the sinker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reins sinkers are available in a non-painted version and in black or green pumpkin matte finishes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is the attention to little details like this that makes some tungsten sinkers superior to others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So the next time you purchase tungsten sinkers, keep these notes in mind to ensure that you get the best results out on the water.</div>Reins Fishinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13960680800604336850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804707769069594184.post-34394456203370341772011-01-28T15:35:00.000-08:002011-01-28T15:35:14.487-08:00New Pro's Supporting ReinsHi Everyone-<br />
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Reins has added 3 more Pro Fishermen to our Pro team. Bill Lowen, Cliff Crochet, and Ott Dafoe will all be using Reins Tungsten when fishing the BassMaster Elite Series. <br />
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Ott just took 4th place at the Bassmaster Southern Open last week...and I'm sure it was because he was punching thru with our Tungsten sinkers. <br />
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We'll be adding Prostaff pages next week with links to our fisherman. <br />
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We also signed on to become a sponsor of California's Future Pro Fishing Series. We'll be offering a couple of promotions in connection with this great series...details to come later!Reins Fishinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13960680800604336850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804707769069594184.post-67572974498764527962010-11-22T12:16:00.000-08:002010-11-22T12:16:27.413-08:003 New ProStaffers Joins the reins Team!Reins fishing welcomes the addition of 3 new Fishing Pro's to our team of Prostaffers!<br />
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John Voyles of Petersburg, IN fishing the FLW series and the American Fishing Series.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zGAaf999ErA/TOrPjk4CNhI/AAAAAAAAAB4/mQNamO-TCoQ/s1600/johnlytle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zGAaf999ErA/TOrPjk4CNhI/AAAAAAAAAB4/mQNamO-TCoQ/s1600/johnlytle.jpg" /></a></div>Duane Bethke of Pinckney, MI who fishes the NBAA events in the Detroit Area<br />
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John Lytle also of Pinckney, MI also fishing the NBAA events in the Detroit area.Reins Fishinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13960680800604336850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804707769069594184.post-454116347246174542010-11-11T06:46:00.000-08:002010-11-11T06:46:34.624-08:00New Article about ReinsHere's an article that has just been published by the PAA-+Prefessional Anglers Association"<a href="http://fishpaa.com/2010/11/reins-worm-offers-a-unique-x-factor/">http://fishpaa.com/2010/11/reins-worm-offers-a-unique-x-factor/</a>Reins Fishinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13960680800604336850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804707769069594184.post-47338558233575276472010-10-18T08:53:00.000-07:002010-10-18T08:53:22.932-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zGAaf999ErA/TLxs9hnxmmI/AAAAAAAAABE/N6jqKJU6Zg8/s1600/Reins+Fat+Rock+Vibe+Shad+colors+sm+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zGAaf999ErA/TLxs9hnxmmI/AAAAAAAAABE/N6jqKJU6Zg8/s640/Reins+Fat+Rock+Vibe+Shad+colors+sm+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The new reins Fat Rock Vibe shad comes in these great colors.Reins Fishinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13960680800604336850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804707769069594184.post-62909086171391414342010-10-18T08:42:00.000-07:002010-10-18T08:42:02.068-07:002 Nice Smallies caught on the Fat Rock Vibe Shad!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zGAaf999ErA/TLxqn-0jiiI/AAAAAAAAABA/cXyLsf71osQ/s1600/paul+meuller+on+Fat+Rock+Vibe+Shad.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zGAaf999ErA/TLxqn-0jiiI/AAAAAAAAABA/cXyLsf71osQ/s320/paul+meuller+on+Fat+Rock+Vibe+Shad.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Pro Staffer Paul Mueller caught these nice Smallies fishing up in CT using the new reins Fat Rock Vibe Shad!<br />
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Fat Rock Vibe shads are now available in the USA!Reins Fishinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13960680800604336850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804707769069594184.post-84391908673959496492010-09-24T10:59:00.000-07:002010-09-24T10:59:04.689-07:00PRO ANGLER MICHAEL MURPHY ON REINSPro Angler Michael Murphy had this to say about Reins Lures and Weights.<br />
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<b>Soft Baits</b><br />
"I have switched to Reins soft products for most of my soft plastic uses and needs. They have engineered a scent that is like cotton candy for bass. The fish bite it and won't let go. Their baits are extremely soft, but yet still durable, and produce bites and fish when it seems that fish will not bite anything. Check them out, I guarantee you will fall in love with them as soon as you open the pack and smell them." <br />
<i>-Michael Murphy, Professional Angler</i><br />
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<b>Tungsten Weights</b><br />
"There are several Tungsten companies out there, and I have used most. The reason I use Reins, is because they have no sharp edges, don't rust, and have an insert that keep the weight from fraying and abusing your line. They truly take into consideration every detail of the weight for maximum fishability. They are also one of the only few companies that color their weights in a no glare, matte finish, for when the fish are real finicky. I believe they are the highest quality Tungsten weights out there, and that's why I use them, and believe they are the best!" <br />
<i>-Michael Murphy, Professional Angler </i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zGAaf999ErA/TJzmoiAbJOI/AAAAAAAAAA8/XBcuM9AtKiM/s1600/CIMG3035-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zGAaf999ErA/TJzmoiAbJOI/AAAAAAAAAA8/XBcuM9AtKiM/s320/CIMG3035-01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span id="goog_841471803"></span><span id="goog_841471804"></span></div>Reins Fishinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13960680800604336850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804707769069594184.post-71279999311379942552010-09-22T22:19:00.000-07:002010-09-22T22:26:06.114-07:00REINS PRO STAFFERS SCORE IN SO CAL LAKES<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Shortly after iCast 2010 in Las Vegas, pro staffers Ryo Shinotsuka from Japan and James Smiley from Southern CA tested the new Swamp Mover Worm (wacky rig worm), Fat Rockvibe Shad (swimbait), and Bubbling Shaker worm on southern California's high pressured clear water lakes. </div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Starting the morning at Lake Piru, Ryo and James set out with the Reins Tackle camera crew in James' Ranger z520 featuring a Mercury Pro XS engine. As the camera rolled, the duo boated various fish in the morning on the new Fat Rockvibe Shad swimbait slow rolling it over grass flats including one fish just over 5 1/2 lbs. James hooked that big fish while using a 7' Heavy Rod, 17lb Fluorocarbon, a 5/0 weighted hook with a 1/4oz weight, and rigged the bait texas style.</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">By mid-morning James was fishing the Bubbling Shaker on a drop shot rig (rigged with a 2/0 Rebarb hook, 6lb XPS Fluorocarbon, on a 703sf Dobyns spinning rod) while Ryo was on the fish big time with the new Swamp Mover Worm fished on a #1 wacky rig hook, 1/16oz Reins Tackle TG Nail Sinker (tungsten), 5lb Sunline, and a Smith spinning rod.</div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The team pulled the boat out for lunch and then moved over to the famed Castaic Lagoon for some afternoon fishing. The California summertime weather was steaming hot by now (97-99 degrees) but the fishing was just as hot. Ryo boated various large bass including two over 5lbs, one of which was over 6lbs. All the bass from Castaic came on the Swamp Mover Worm on the wacky rig setup.</div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The team boated over 22lbs of bass for their biggest five fish that day. A great day of summertime bass fishing and proof that bass in the USA love Rein Tackle products just as much as the Japanese bass do! The video of their trip is forthcoming so stay tuned...</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<strong>About Reins</strong><br />
One of Japans premier tackle manufacturers is now in the USA! Innovative designs and premium quality combine to make Reins lures and tungsten sinkers a necessity for your tackle box. Our products have been winning tournaments for years and have helped Reins become one of Japans most successful tackle companies.Reins Fishinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13960680800604336850noreply@blogger.com