23.03.2022
Rhino Flexi Diver: diving discs redefined!
Tostedt. With the brand new Flexi Diver diving discs from Rhino, anglers can reach trolling depths of over ten meters – even without a downrigger! But what makes these discs the "Flexi" Diver? In contrast to other diving discs on the market, the Flexi Diver can either be used permanently in a rig or variably with a freely definable distance to the bait! With fixed setup, a swivel is attached to the end of the main line (0.40 to 0.45 mono or 0.25 to 0.35 braid) and this is hooked into the eyelet of the release arm. The leader, which must not be longer than the distance from the rod tip to...
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10.03.2022
World novelty: first trolling reel with lever drag AND line counter!
Tostedt. With the Wizard 420 LCLD, Rhino presents a world first, the first lever drag reel ever for trolling with a line counter! It is surprising that no manufacturer has yet combined these two features in a trolling reel. Both of these functions are as convincing as they are obvious. In the early years of trolling for sea trout and salmon, in Europe it was the early 1990s, lever drag reels were the ultimate when it came to optimal drag performance. With such a drag, even super-sized predators can be played confidently. The dilemma for the trolling professionals over time, however, was...
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15.06.2021
Tuna XXL of Mallorca!
Tostedt. They actually exist off Mallorca, the bluefin tuna in the weight class over 300 kg! On June 12th, Mar Balear Fishing Adventures took off on an expedition of several days to catch one of these giants. On board the Pilar 2 are Marek Freyer, the guide from Mar Balear Fishing, together with the fishing professionals Stefan Seuss, Michael Koch, Torsten Schneider (all from the Black Cat / Quantum team) and their angler friend Daniel Schiller. After just 60 minutes, a heavy fish took the 30 centimeter long tunita (a type of mackerel) on the 130 lbs rod and reel combo. It quickly became...
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03.06.2021
Monster Salmon at a trolling competition on Freddi Flutter
Nynashamn (SE). “Nynäs Laxen” is one of Sweden's most traditional trolling competitions. After the Corona break, the restart was brave and a little arduous, but gave the participants magnificent catches. The team Tunga Påslag landed a 1.18 meter long salmon on a Freddi Flutter Rhino spoon in the color Pink Flush. A fish which was estimated to weigh around 19 kilograms, the most heavy one of the entire competition. In Sweden all wild salmon, those with natural adipose fin, are to be released, so only their lengths are recorded here. Organizer David da Silva was happy to welcome 20...
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10.02.2021
Rory Jones joins the Browning Team
Tostedt. We are pleased to announce that Rory Jones has joined the Browning team. Rory is currently the World’s top-ranked under-25 angler, having honed his skills over the last ten years at international level. His precocious talent has already seen him become an integral member of the Senior England Squad. Rory is also no stranger to the top-tier of domestic competitions, with wins in both UK and Irish festivals to his name. Rory, from Herefordshire, fishes a wide range of venues, but counts big wild rivers and lakes as his favorites. COVID restrictions permitting, he is...
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20.01.2021
Finn Kruse new Quantum Marketing and Product Manager
Tostedt. Predator professional angler Finn Kruse was appointed Marketing and Product Manager for Quantum. He will take responsibility for promoting this world-renowned brand across Europe and developing more innovative products for predator anglers. He will take over this role from Dietmar Isaiasch, who is leaving Zebco Europe at the end of March 2021. Finn Kruse is a “home grown” of Zebco Europe, he started his career in the Quantum Youngsters Team before he started his apprenticeship in the company. As a result, Kruse already took on responsibility for the product ranges from...
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12.01.2021
2021 - the year of opportunities!
Dear fishing friends, now the new year is already a few days old. 2020 was a pretty rough ride in stormy seas for all of us. The pandemic will remain with us for a while in 2021. We don't always get a straight path in life and have to face challenges. And yet there are always opportunities to remain curious and look ahead. My personal advice to everyone: to make your life as enjoyable as possible as far as possible. And in our case that especially includes pursuing fishing goals and dreams. Perhaps you have long been attracted by a certain water and you will become a member of a new...
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