With ten thousand Baby Boomers a day turning 65 and having more time for the joys of fishing, Rock Island Equipment Company has introduced Powerfish’n, a new Hybrid Reel that gives senior anglers a unique choice -- Manual or Automatic. Each of the first 1000 reels will be numbered to enhance its value to collectors of historic fishing equipment.
Nationally recognized angler John Fox, Fishing Hall of Famer, winner of Ten World and National Bass Fishing Championships and popular host of the TV series The Senior Outdoorsman, is a big fan of the Powerfish’n Hybrid Reel and uses it to catch up to 13.5 pound fish. He says “This incredible spinning reel performs flawlessly and is a “MUST HAVE for seniors and handicapped or disabled fishermen.”
Like anglers of all ages, every one of the tens of millions of senior fishing enthusiasts throughout the world has strong opinions -- on the best places to fish, the best equipment to use, the most effective lures and techniques, the best types of fish to catch, even the best times of day to fish. But one thing they all agree on is the benefit of having choices. Now there’s a new choice to that makes “catching the big one again” by seniors even more enjoyable and less tiring: manual or automatic. Senior anglers everywhere are choosing the remarkable new hybrid reel that gives them that choice.
The PowerFish’nTM Pro from Rock Island Equipment Company is the first in a new line of hybrid reels for fresh water fishing. The PowerFish’n Pro features a traditional Shakespeare spinning reel fitted with a strong, quiet, electric motor to enhance the fishing experience. It gives users the choice between manually hand-cranking the line in or retrieving it automatically with the touch of a switch. Users can now fish longer without getting arm or shoulder fatigue, have more options and techniques for trolling, bass fishing, ice fishing and generally enjoy their fishing experience even more.
The new PowerFish’nTM hybrid reel is now available exclusively at www.powerfishn.com for $199.95. In addition to being able to conveniently purchase the PowerFish’n reel, visitors to www.powerfishn.com are also able to get daily Fishing Almanac information, learn to tie various knots, see detailed Fish of the Day information and study a comprehensive Fishopedia. Visitors can also enter a Big Fish Story photo contest to win a charter fishing trip. The site also features a video demonstration of the Powerfish’n hybrid reel along with links to environmental organizations and some of America’s best charter fishing boats.
Specifications
Model Capacity
(yds./lbs.) Gear
Ratio Weight*
(oz.) Class
PF-100 170/10 5.2:1 29.9 oz. Light
* Includes batteries.
The Powerfish’n Reel Features:
? Instant Anti-Reverse Feature
? Graphite Body
? 1 Ball Bearing
? 1 Needle-Roller Ball Bearing
? Smooth Multi-Disc Drag System
? Precision Die-Cast Gears
? On/Off Anti-Reverse
? E-Z Power Switch
? Stainless Steel Guides
? Graphite Reel Seat
? Rotor and Metal Side Cover
? Operates on 4 AA Batteries
Standard or Re-chargeable
? Spooled with 10 Lb Line
? One Year Limited Warranty
