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Rock River Arms, a firearms manufacturer known for its commitment to excellence and innovation, introduces the BT3 Predator HP 6.5 Creedmoor rifle. Designed to exceed the expectations of even the most demanding long-range shooter, the BT3 combines superior craftsmanship and manufacturing technology to deliver exceptional performance.

The BT3 Predator HP 6.5 Creedmoor rifle showcases Rock River Arms’ relentless pursuit of perfection in long-range shooting. Designed with the goal of unmatched out-of-the-box accuracy and extended effective range, and outstanding reliability, the rifle is housed in the popular 6.5 Creedmoor. Whether you’re aiming for competitive shooting or taking down varmints, the Predator HP 6.5 Creedmoor is built for mission success.

At the heart of the Predator HP is Rock River Arms’ innovative billet aluminum upper and lower receiver set. CNC-machined from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, this lightweight yet robust construction provides increased strength and rigidity, ensuring consistent performance from shot to shot. The receiver set also features a sleek, modern design, with ergonomic contours and an optimized grip for improved handling and comfort.

The Predator HP 6.5C incorporates a precision-machined, match-grade stainless steel barrel that offers exceptional accuracy and longevity. The 24-inch barrel’s 1:8 precision swivel rifle offers optimal bullet stability and to take advantage of the ballistic performance of the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge.

Equipped with a two-stage adjustable coincidence trigger, the Predator HP 6.5C allows shooters to strike the perfect balance between crisp trigger break and optimal shot weight, resulting in accuracy potential and shot control. highs. The rifle’s 6-position Operator CAR stock provides a customizable fit for comfort and alignment, allowing shooters to maintain precise aim during extended shooting sessions.

RRA BT3 Predator HP 65C Specifications:

• MODEL: 65C1544BT
• CALIBER: 6.5 Chambered Creedmoor
• LOWER RECEIVER: RRA LAR-BT3 Billet Lower
• UPPER RECEIVER: RRA LAR-BT3 Billet Upper
• BARREL: 24-inch fluted stainless steel, cryo-treated
• TURN RATE: 1:8
• MUZZLE DEVICE: RRA Operator Brake 5/8-24 Thread
• GAS BLOCK: Low profile gas block
• TRIGGER: 2-stage RRA trigger
• TRIGGER GUARD: Integral winter trigger guard
• FOREND: RRA Light Floating Rail, 17-inch extended, M-LOK compatible
• STOCK: RRA CAR Stock 6 Position Operator
• PISTOL GRIP: Hogue rubber grip
• WEIGHT: 9.6 POUNDS
• LENGTH: 43 inches
• ACCURACY: 1 MOA
• INCLUDES: 1 Magazine, Case, Manual, Warranty
• MSRP: $2095.00

The BT3 Predator HP 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle is now available for purchase through authorized Rock River Arms dealers and dealers. For more information on the BT3 Predator HP 6.5C and to explore Rock River Arms’ full line of firearms and accessories, visit the company’s website at www.rockriverarms.com.

Introducing GunStiXX, the revolutionary modular shelving system from Winchester Safes.

The innovative design maximizes your safe’s storage capacity by allowing firearms to be stored upright, eliminating dead zone spaces and providing more space for additional firearms and ammunition. GunStiXX is adjustable and customizable to fit any 20 gauge or larger barrel, making it suitable for a wide range of firearm shapes and sizes. High-quality materials ensure durability and reliability, making GunStiXX the ideal solution for protecting your valuable firearms.

Winchester Safes is committed to providing its customers with the highest quality products, and GunStiXX is no exception. Visit www.winchestersafes.com to try it yourself and experience the difference today!

For more information, please contact Greg Walters @ [email protected].

About Winchester Safes

Winchester Safes embodies the reliability and integrity that earned Winchester its title as The American Legend. Founded in 1989, Winchester Safes was built with security in mind, providing the best possible protection for its customers with a focus on innovative and secure storage solutions. Winchester Safes’ reputation is built on more than just the finished product. Backed by decades of experience, the Winchester Safes team maintains a level of excellence to exceed customer expectations and create the maximum Winchester Safes advantage.

About Winchester ammunition

Winchester is the world’s largest small-calibre ammunition company and a leader in providing innovative ammunition products for hunters, shooters, law enforcement, and combatants in the United States. The 157-year-old Winchester brand is based on the integrity, hard work and a deep focus on your loyal customers. Learn more about Winchester by visiting Winchester.com or by connecting with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.

Winchester: Committed to the safe, legal and responsible use of firearms

As a world leader in the hunting and shooting sports industry, and a 157-year-old brand, Winchester is committed to the safe, legal, and responsible use of firearms. Winchester works with key groups like the National Shooting Sports Foundation on a variety of issues important to our industry, including training and education, and on specific programs like Gun Owners Care and Project ChildSafe. Winchester will continue to support programs, organizations and individuals that promote hunting and shooting sports activities in a positive and responsible environment. Any use of firearms by participating youth must be done under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult.

About caring for gun owners

Gun owners care. You worry about safety. You care about preventing unauthorized access to firearms. You care about improving your community, helping those in need, and conserving wildlife and wild places for generations to come. It’s time for gun owners to tell their stories and show how they’re making a difference. NSSF®, the trade association for the firearms industry, has established the Gun Owners Care campaign to unite gun owners and the firearms industry in this common cause. Visit gunownerscare.org for more information.

Hobie Eyewear, a leading name in the world of eyewear, is excited to join the annual celebration of National Sunglasses Day on June 27. As a brand recognized for its exceptional quality, style and commitment to eye protection, Hobie Eyewear is pleased to offer sunglasses enthusiasts a special promotion on this occasion.

National Sunglasses Day reminds us of the importance of wearing sunglasses to protect our eyes from harmful UV rays and maintain optimal eye health. With Hobie Eyewear, you can prioritize both eye protection and fashion effortlessly.

To commemorate this special day, Hobie Eyewear is pleased to present a limited-time promotion: buy 1, get 2nd 50% off (select styles). This exciting offer allows you to enjoy remarkable savings while enjoying your favorite styles from Hobie Eyewear. Whether you prefer classic aviator glasses, sophisticated cat-eye frames, or sporty wraparound sunglasses, Hobie Eyewear has a wide range of designs to suit every taste and preference.

Hobie Eyewear is dedicated to providing a lens for everyone. Hobie Eyewear protects and enhances vision with crystal clear optics and advanced lens technologies. Its polarized lenses reduce glare and provide exceptional visual clarity, allowing you to see the world with vivid precision. In addition, Hobie Eyewear offers a variety of tints tailored to specific outdoor activities, ensuring optimum visual performance and comfort in all environments.

In addition to superior lens technology, Hobie Eyewear introduces Hydroclean and Hydroclean 360. These innovative lens coatings repel water, oil, and smudges, making it easy to clean your sunglasses. With Hydroclean, you can maintain a clear view during your outdoor adventures, ensuring an uninterrupted view of the world around you.

When it comes to sun protection, Hobie Eyewear leaves no stone unturned. Their sunglasses combine advanced lens technology, polarization, and a shatter-resistant frame construction to provide the ultimate in UV protection. With Hobie Eyewear, you can enjoy the sun while keeping your eyes protected from harmful rays.

Don’t miss out on this incredible offer from Hobie Eyewear! Visit https://hobieeyewear.com/ or head to your nearest authorized dealer to explore the extensive collection of sunglasses and take advantage of the Buy 1, Get 2nd 50% Off Promotion (select styles). Celebrate National Sunglasses Day in style with Hobie Eyewear, where fashion and protection go hand in hand.

Since 1982, Hobie® Eyewear has made being on the water easier and more enjoyable. – to pioneer a better, clearer, more accurate kind of vision. Fusing expertly crafted designs with premium polarization, durability, and innovative technologies has been instrumental, following in the footsteps of visionary creator Hobie Alter. Hobie’s growing catalog of products includes the Ultralight Floating Collection, HydroClean™ Repellent Lens Coatings and Quick Change Lenses to meet the needs of all outdoor enthusiasts. Learn more at www.hobieeyewear.es and continue your adventure in Facebook, instagram and Youtube in @HobieEyewear.

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Sioux Falls, SD —- The South Dakota Second Century Habitat Fund (SCHF) has partnered with South Dakota Toyota dealers and Alumacraft Boats to raise financial support for habitat conservation efforts in South Dakota. They offered a raffle prize consisting of a Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and an Alumacraft Classic 165 boat, loaded with outdoor gear from Gerber, Scheels, Berkley, WileyX, Ugly Stick, Maven Optics, Seaguar Fishing Line, and Grizzly coolers. , which was promoted through social media ads and email campaigns beginning in October 2022. The campaign was run in partnership with South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks, resulting in an impressive number of hits. over $380,000 raised for habitat conservation.

According to Brian Bashore, SCHF’s executive director, the combination of Toyota Tundra and Alumacraft boats was the most significant prize offered in the raffle’s three years of running. The success of previous giveaways demonstrates the broad support South Dakota receives from people across the country, ensuring preservation of conservation efforts and continued pheasant hunting as a top priority for everyone to enjoy. None of this is possible without the support of our partners, especially Toyota and AlumaCraft. They really made this happen.

The raffle winner was Ross Gaulke of Mitchell, South Dakota. Bashore personally informed Ross of his victory just before the announcement was made to a crowd of more than 500 guests at the Fund’s Inaugural Gala on June 3 in Sioux Falls, SD. Bashore expressed his satisfaction with the selection, stating that Ross is a deserved winner. Ross and his wife recently purchased 60 acres of land and have been actively working to improve wildlife habitat by planting more than 2,000 trees and converting the rest of the land to native grass. Ross was one of 5,500 people who purchased tickets, and was selected as the winner through SD Game, Fish, and Parks’ big game license lottery system.

Funds raised from this raffle will be used to support habitat programs throughout South Dakota, with the goal of fostering high-quality habitats for wildlife to thrive and ensuring the continuation of the state’s renowned pheasant hunting tradition for the future generations.

About Second Century Habitat Fund, South Dakota

The Second Century Habitat Fund is a 501 c3 non-profit corporation that works to educate homeowners about the importance of grasslands in improving pheasant habitat in South Dakota. The Fund is governed by a Board of Directors that represents landowners, business owners, pheasant preserve operators, and community leaders throughout South Dakota.

The new and improved Blind Side® 2 Waterfowl Cartridge Ammunition is now shipping to retailers and distributors nationwide in preparation for an exciting lineup of pre-season hunting events and promotions.

While actual waterfowl seasons are still a few months away, now is the time to clean up those old decoys, practice your shooting skills, and pick up some Winchester ammunition boxes to ensure success in the field this fall.

Blind Side 2 is one of the most innovative shotshell designs ever introduced by Winchester Ammunition, proving that non-round shots combined with new technologies can deliver devastating performance. As a leading manufacturer of waterfowl ammunition, Winchester engineers have drawn on decades of experience to improve the hex-shaped bullet used in Blind Side 2. It now offers a smoother, more streamlined bullet and the patented wad system. Drylok to provide better protection against moisture and rain. The end result, increased pattern density, lethal wound channels that allow for quicker recoveries, and an overall better hunting experience at both close and long range.

Blind Side® 2 Waterfowl Ammunition Product Features—

• The new and improved Hex Steel Shot is more uniformly shaped for even tighter patterns
• Drylok Wad and Primer System for water resistance
• 4-petal wad for better throttle response

Blind Side® 2 Offers:

About Winchester ammunition

Winchester is the world’s largest small-calibre ammunition company and a leader in providing innovative ammunition products for hunters, shooters, law enforcement, and combatants in the United States. The 157-year-old Winchester brand is based on the integrity, hard work and a deep focus on your loyal customers. Learn more about Winchester by visiting Winchester.com or by connecting with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.

Winchester: Committed to the safe, legal and responsible use of firearms

As a world leader in the hunting and shooting sports industry, and a 157-year-old brand, Winchester is committed to the safe, legal, and responsible use of firearms. Winchester works with key groups like the National Shooting Sports Foundation on a variety of issues important to our industry, including training and education, and on specific programs like Gun Owners Care and Project ChildSafe. Winchester will continue to support programs, organizations and individuals that promote hunting and shooting sports activities in a positive and responsible environment. Any use of firearms by participating youth must be done under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult.

About caring for gun owners

Gun owners care. You worry about safety. You care about preventing unauthorized access to firearms. You care about improving your community, helping those in need, and conserving wildlife and wild places for generations to come. It’s time for gun owners to tell their stories and show how they’re making a difference. NSSF®, the trade association for the firearms industry, has established the Gun Owners Care campaign to unite gun owners and the firearms industry in this common cause. Visit gunownerscare.org for more information.

Ruger is proud to announce the reintroduction of the Marlin® Model 1894™ Classic. Chambered in .44 Rem Mag, the Model 1894 Classic sports a straight stock and forend in beautifully finished American Black Walnut, and clean, crisp checkering accentuates both the aesthetics and utility of this truly iconic rifle.

Chambered in .44 Rem Mag, the 1894 Classic sports a beautifully finished straight American black walnut stock and fore-end. Crisp, clean checkmarking accentuates both the aesthetics and utility of this iconic rifle.

QUALITY WORKED INTO EVERY RIFLE

Improved manufacturing processes create tight tolerances, resulting in a reliable and attractive rifle. Multi-layered quality control procedures, including daily function and accuracy audits and multiple inspections, result in a high-quality product.

Adjustable semi-buckhorn sights are great for quick target acquisition.

Reliably feeds a wide range of factory .44 Rem Mag and .44 Special ammunition.

The soft rubber recoil pad effectively absorbs recoil.

The barrel is made from alloy steel and is cold hammer forged, resulting in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity.

The tubular magazine features a loading door located in the receiver and will accept 10 rounds of .44 Rem Mag or 11 rounds of .44 Specialty ammunition.

The receiver, lever, and trigger guard plate are CNC machined from alloy steel forgings.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model # 70401

Caliber 44 Rem Mag / 44 Special

Ability 10 / 11

Stock American Black Walnut

Finish steel alloy

Front view bluish satin

Back view hooded brass bead

Weight Semi-Buckhorn

Total length 37.75″

pull length 13.63″

barrel length 20.25″

Barrel Cold Hammer Forged Alloy Steel

Spin 1:20″ RH

Grooves 6

CPU 7-36676-70401-9

suggested sale $1,239.00

Manual Model 1894 Classic

CHARACTERISTICS

• The receiver, lever, and trigger guard plate are CNC machined from alloy steel forgings.
• The barrel is made from alloy steel and is cold hammer forged, resulting in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity.
• The receiver is blued with a satin finish.
• Adjustable semi-buckhorn sights are great for quick target acquisition.
• The tubular magazine features a loading door located in the receiver and will accept 10 rounds of .44 Rem Mag or 11 rounds of .44 Specialty ammunition.
• The soft rubber recoil pad effectively absorbs recoil.
• Positive, push-button, cross-bolt manual safety and traditional half-wrench hammer.
• Reliably feeds a wide range of factory .44 Rem Mag and .44 Special ammunition.
• Attractive American black walnut stock and fore-end with sharp checks that provide excellent grip in most weather conditions.
• Also Includes: Sling Swivel Studs, Offset Hammer Spur.

ABOUT US

Marlin firearms are manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of rugged, dependable firearms for the commercial sporting market. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers nearly 800 variations of more than 40 product lines, under the Ruger and Marlin brands.

For nearly 75 years, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Our motto, “Gun Makers for Responsible Citizens®”, echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms.

The Latest Issue of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Magazine is Out Today

MISSOULA, Mont. – The summer issue of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers quarterly magazine, travel diary, is hitting mailboxes across North America. Here are some of the highlights from an issue that explores various often overlooked backcountry sights and hobbies and looks at the great work BHA members are doing across North America in defense of our public lands. , waters and wildlife.

water desert: In the cover story, BHA member Tyler Mann explores the Pacific Ocean wilderness by kayak in search of halibut and finds much in common with his elk hunting efforts in the field.

Knock it down: Brittany Parker, BHA Colorado’s habitat stewardship coordinator, explores the wildlife issues posed by livestock fencing, along with new, more wildlife-friendly alternatives to traditional fencing, and how the BHA’s Colorado chapter is working with state and federal agencies to remove abandoned fences on public lands.

160 acres: BHA Kansas Chapter President Kurt Ratzlaff discusses how state politics and obscure laws impede the acquisition of public land in a state with some of the least, and addresses how the BHA Kansas chapter is working to change that.

The Farm Bill and Hunters and Fishermen on Public Lands: BHA member Charlie Booher considers the importance of the Farm Bill to hunters and fishermen, from access to habitat issues, in this highly educational column.

A search for Char: Travel to the farthest reaches of North America with Canadian BHA member Duane Radford as he hunts for a giant arctic char.

And there is more: Falconry, grizzly bear attacks, rural water purification, how to cook a delicious Walleye Reuben sandwich and much more in this edition of travel diary.

travel diary distributed to BHA members, elected officials, and land management agencies. It is also available in a digital flipbook edition, available to members on the BHA website. Join the BHA today to get your copy.

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is the voice
for our wild public lands, waters and wildlife.

Learn more about BHA:
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Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) and “Hunting Matters” welcome Mark Olis, Moultrie Mobile Content Marketing Manager.

Mark grew up in the Deep South hunting small game before eventually moving on to chase deer and turkey in the Alabama foothills, hollows and swamps. After graduating from Auburn University with a degree in Journalism, he spent the next thirteen years in the outdoor industry working as an editor on numerous outdoor hunting titles (Whitetail Journal, Predator Xtreme, Southern Sporting Journal, Bowhunting World and further).

Mark is also a trail camera enthusiast and has spent the last five years working in the marketing department at Moultrie Mobile. Mark enjoys spending time outdoors with his sons hunting, foraging and cooking all the wonderful wild foods.

About Hunting Matters
Tune in to “Hunting Matters” with Houston Safari Club Foundation Executive Director Joe Betar as he engages in conversations with guests, from diverse backgrounds, who are passionate about hunting and conservation. Great discussions, news, hunting law updates and more! “Hunting Matters” airs every Saturday, 6 am to 7 am CDT on KPRC AM 950: Real Texas, Real Talk, a Houston iHeartMedia station and Houston’s Oldest Radio Station. “Hunting Matters” is also available via podcast on Apple/iTunes, iHeartMedia, Google, Overcast, PodBean, and Spreaker. Subscribe, listen, rate and comment. Hunting Matters received a 2022 Gold AVA Digital Award, a 2022 NYX/Marcom Silver Award, a 2022 MARCOM Gold Award, a 2022 Gold Davey Award, and a 2023 NYX/Marcom Silver Award.

About the Houston Safari Club Foundation
The Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and the promotion of our hunting heritage. HSCF has awarded 646 scholarships totaling $2.92 million. HSCF conducts youth outdoor education programs, vocational training, hunter education, and field experiences throughout the year. HSCF has provided more than $4 million in grants for wildlife, habitat, and various hunter-funded conservation initiatives. HSCF is an independent organization, is not affiliated with Safari Club International (SCI) or its affiliates and is not a chapter or affiliate of any other organization. Visit our website at wehuntwegive.org or call 713.623.8844 for more information. HSCF. We hunt. We give.

Federal Ammunition’s HammerDown stands on the industry’s only ammunition product line truly engineered for optimum cycling and overall performance from the proven lever-action rifle platform. Federal successfully launched its HammerDown line in 2020, and today the product line includes options like the 357 Mag., 44 Mag., 30-30 Win., 45-70 Government, and more. Currently, the new 444 Marlin, 270 grain load is now available at select dealers.

“We are excited to add 444 Marlins to the overall HammerDown lineup. It’s another great straight wall cartridge that hunters and shooters are actively looking for,” said Eric Miller, centerfire rifle product manager for Federal Ammunition. “The powerful stopping power of the 444 Marlin has proven efficient for big game game since its introduction in 1964.”

The velocitys of HammerDown’s new offerings are customized to produce superior ballistics and terminal performance through lever-action barrel lengths. The construction of the molecularly bonded soft point bullets has also been fine tuned for the best accuracy and expansion at those velocities. The case, bullet, and cartridge geometry of each round ensures perfect cycling through the tubular magazine and typical lever-action feed systems. HammerDown is now offered in .45 Colt, 35 Remington, and 444 Marlin in addition to the original 30-30 Win., 357 Magnum, 327 Federal, and 44 Rem loads. Magnum.

“One of the enhanced design features found on all HammerDown ammunition is that we bevel the front face of the case edge on all nickel-plated cases. This eliminates sharp edges to increase feed reliability,” continued Miller. “This feature essentially improves cycle time on all lever feed systems, such as side gate loading and tube magazines.”

Federal ammunition can be found at dealers across the country or can be purchased online directly from Federal. For more information on all Federal products or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

New Z-Man® Rattle-Snaker® ElaZtech® cables and all soft plastics with fish-attracting sound

Among all the alien benefits of Z-Man ElaZtech baits, their enigmatic ability to “self-heal” even after numerous lacerations and hook pricks unlocks some pretty valuable bait mods. Hook a hook on a GOAT™, Turbo CrawZ™ or Jerk ShadZ™ two, three. . . ten different times. Catch a dozen large redfish or fifty largemouth bass. Re-rig the same “used” bait over and over again with almost no damage. ElaZtech is so strong that it has been known to occasionally outlast the hook. crazy right?

These same magical self-healing properties make superplastics ideal vehicles for numerous creative tricks, perhaps none more exciting than implanting them with fish-attracting rattles or auxiliary weights. That’s where an awesome little tool known as the Rattlesnake® emerges from his tackle box.

Adding the benefits of sound attraction to any soft plastic bait, the Z-Man Rattle-Snaker effortlessly implants small rattles in a quick and safe two-step process. Its patented tool design allows for the precise insertion of rattles, or tungsten weights, into bait bodies via a stainless steel insertion needle and push rod. Simply insert the tip of the tool into the tail, head or torso of the bait. Place a rattle inside the hollow needle of the tool. Push it into place with the push rod and it’s immediately wired for a fish-attracting sound.

Several years ago, recognizing the value of amplifying his favorite ElaZtech baits with maraca-like vibrations, Rattle-Snaker inventor Oliver Green endeavored to design a turnkey fishing tool. “I knew that if I could come up with a device capable of injecting a rattlesnake into my favorite soft plastic baits, it could be a big deal,” says Green, a southeast Florida coastal saltwater specialist.

“I found a lot of rattles, but surprisingly no one was making a tool that could inject them into soft plastics, let alone those harder-to-penetrate superplastics. I knew the tool needed to work with ElaZtech, both because the baits catch so many fish and because the material seals and has a way of essentially locking the rattle inside its body.”

While on “COVID sabbatical,” Green found the time to start working on his clever idea. “At first, I tried a barbecue injector needle, which gave me a starting point,” he recalls. “From there, I refined things down to a large hypodermic needle, which worked a little better. I finally found exactly what I needed in the body piercing supplies, which helped inspire my final design.

“I built the first rattlesnakes with wooden handles and immediately gave them to some of my fisherman friends. I learned right away that saltwater, freshwater, and especially bass anglers were going to be just as excited to get their hands on this tool.”

Further refinements followed. And finally, a finalized and patented invention emerged. Within months, professional anglers, including MLF/Bass Pro Tour angler Luke Clausen and numerous YouTube influencers, were singing Rattle-Snaker’s praises.

“Rattle-Snaker is one of the best new fishing tools I’ve ever seen,” says Clausen, who used the tool to implant rattles and tiny tungsten barrels into everything from a Ned Rigged Finesse TRD™ to a DieZel MinnowZ™ swimbait and a Hella CrawZ™ Template Trailer. “Inject your ElaZtech baits with one or more of these little rattlers and you’ll benefit from a subtle yet palpable sound attraction, especially important when imitating crayfish or other bottom-oriented prey.

“What’s really amazing about the rattlesnake is that once the rattlesnake is inside the bait, it stays put.”

Adds Green: “I have a Neko-rigged ElaZtech bait that I’ve been using for two years, and the rattles are still intact. Even if a large bass or redfish crushes the rattles inside the bait, I can just inject a new replacement rattle. One of my bass fishing buddies rides his speed worms with up to 4 rattles per bait. No doubt the experimentation will inspire some great rigging tricks.”

Equipped with a surgical steel needle protected by a silicone needle guard, the Z-Man Rattle-Snaker (Available October – MSRP $12.99) works with all soft plastic baits and for fresh or saltwater use. Packaged with 10 glass rattles, the Rattle-Snaker features built-in rattle storage or tungsten weights, coming soon. Replacement rattle 10 packs are also available at www.zmanfishing.com.

About Z-Man Fishing Products: A dynamic company based in Charleston, South Carolina, Z-Man Fishing Products has been fusing cutting-edge fishing tackle with technology for nearly three decades. Z-Man has long been one of the industry’s largest suppliers of silicone skirt material used in jigs, spinnerbaits, and other lures. Creator of the original ChatterBait®, Z-Man is also the renowned innovator of 10X Tough ElaZtech® soft baits, among the most sought after baits in freshwater and saltwater. Z-Man is one of the fastest growing lure brands in the world.