The Daily Long Cast

Tackle Trade World Magazine — August 2010

Japanese Hook Innovation

Japan’s oldest hook manufacturer and brand, Maruto, has created what it believes to be the biggest innovation in hooks for years – the Maruto semi-barbless treble. “This is something that we think could change the market,” says Maruto’s managing director, Yoshi Dohi. “We have tested this hook to extremes.

“The hook has better penetration than any barbed treble on the market, and the serrations on the point of the hook do enough to hold the hook in place when a fish jumps and shakes its head; they act like Velcro.” Yoshi believes that the patented innovation can change the rod market too. He explains: “Over the years, rod actions have become faster and faster to set barbed hooks. It’s so easy to set these hooks that you can afford to use softer-actioned rods – bringing the enjoyment back to playing the fish.”

Tackle Trade World Magazine — August 2010

The Trick Fisch is perfectly balanced for a swimming action that is like no other swimbait.

It’s finely crafted with seven fish-catching colors for a realistic look. The matching jighead notches into the body and completes the illusion. The fat belly allows the bait to sit upright on the bottom and a glass rattle chamber is located in each action tail. Suitable for both fresh and saltwater applications, the Trick Fisch is available in 3-in, 4-in., 5-in. and 6-in. versions and is packaged with two bodies and a single jighead.

Las Vegas Review-Journal — August 2010
by C. DOUGLAS NIELSEN

IN THE OUTDOORS: New hooks can boost catch rate

Have you had one of those days when the fish are hitting your bait but you just can’t seem to land one? Chances are the near misses have a lot to do with your terminal tackle, especially the hook at the end of your line.

If so, perhaps one of the new hooks I found at the recent International Convention of Allied Sportsfishing Trades show in Las Vegas can improve your catch rate.

While untold numbers and varieties of hooks were displayed on the show floor, two caught my eye: the semi-barbless hook by Maruto Hooks . . . read more

Field & Stream Magazine — July 2010

Cermele: Getting To The New Point

When you walk the floor at ICAST, sometimes it’s easy to get drawn in by big, flashy things like lure tank tests and huge reel displays. If you don’t take the time to zoom in and focus on some little stuff, there is a good chance you’ll miss something noteworthy. Yesterday, I found myself at the Castalia Outdoors booth where they had some awesome new lures and reels, but what I liked most was their Maruto Semi-Barbless treble hooks. This is the kind of item you can skip over if you don’t slow down and really study everything.

These Japanese imports are made from high-carbon and are chemically sharpened, though that’s nothing new. It’s the point that’s innovative. In lieu of regular barbs that protrude out, the super-tiny “barbs” on the Marutos are notched into the hook. It’s not easy to see, in fact, it’s easier to feel them. If you look at the top right corner of the photo, the illustration on the package shows you what’s going on. . . . read more

Country Line Magazine — July 2010

Trick Fish with Trick Fisch

Have you ever fished a Rattle Trap, swim bait or jig? Why not all three at once? Castalia Outdoors has produced perhaps the best of all of these with the new Trick Fisch. After having a chance to throw one, I now know what all the hype is about …
The rattling head and chamber in the tail drives fish crazy. The rattle has long been a fish catching factor for many types of baits, but combine that with the motion of a swim bait that actually swims without rolling and twisting is hard to find. This bait cures those frustrations and will likely save you money on broken rods due to throwing in a heated frustration (not that I have done such a thing).
The colors are spot on. The weight will carry the bait in the heaviest of winds, when I actually like throwing these style baits. Before, I would often end up being wrapped around my own line while my “light” swim bait would flutter just ten feet from the boat. Much due to the inability of casting a near weightless bait in a gust of wind.
While trying to “feel” the bottom and detect just what my graph is showing in deeper water, I like to grab a jig … not having one on the deck of my boat the other day, I grabbed the big Trick Fisch and went to work discovering a few large rocks, a barrel and lastly a sign reading “Bass Motel, No Vacancy.” I set the hook and the fight was on. Dragging this bait along the bottom, I realized the weighted head and design allowed it to stay upright while looking like a feeding baitfish. YATZSI!

Fish ON!

Tackle Trade World Magazine — July 2010

CASTALIA Outdoors will debut Maruto hooks at ICAST. Thee firm is now the exclusive North American distributor of Maruto hooks. Dohitomi & Co, Ltd, of Japan, manufactures and distributes the Maruto brand along with 10,000 different hook styles. For over a century, Dohitomi has manufactured some of the fi nest fish hooks in the world, and today Maruto is one of the best-selling hook brands worldwide.

Castalia, located in Central Florida, is part of Paladin Companies with offices also in Germany and China. Since 1985, the Paladin product line has grown to include more than 5,000 fishing-related items, 15 trademarked brands, and numerous worldwide design and product patents. Included in its innovative lineup is Liquid Steel, the world’s first micro-braided steel leader, and the Sharkfin spinning reel, the world’s first spinning-reel design that casts further and prevents tangles. To date, an estimated 250,000 anglers worldwide have enjoyed the benefits of Sharkfin reels. Castalia Outdoors provides the marketing, sales and distribution of quality outdoor related products for the fishing and outdoor sports industries in North America, including the Sharkfin brand, plus Liquid Casting Braid, Liquid Steel Leader, Trick Fisch and Easy Net. The addition of Maruto hooks to Castalia’s product line was revealed during China Fish 2010, where Castalia’s new Sharkfin reel won the award for Best Of Show.

Castalia will introduce its new line of Maruto hooks during ICAST 2010. Mike Richards, managing partner of Castalia Outdoors, believes the proven quality and success of Dohitomi Company and the Maruto brand will continue in North America. Mike told us: “Castalia will carry a complete line of Maruto Hooks, including a patented semi-barbless hook system with a ‘lock/unlock’ feature that is like no other barbless hook.

The hook is easier to set compared to traditional barbed hooks, and therefore allows a higher percentage of hook-ups, yet it’s easy to ‘unlock’, resulting in minimal harm to the fish (and to fishermen). The new Maruto semi-barbless hook is patented and patent pending worldwide including Asia, Europe and the United States.

Castalia Outdoors will showcase its products in ICAST booth 710 in Las Vegas.

examiner.com — July 2010

Tackle Review: The Sharkfin Reel is designed for longer tangle free casts The new Sharkfin Reel by Castalia Outdoors hit the market with a bang in 2009. This creative reel is designed to catch loose line before it is reeled onto the spool . . . . read more

Coastal Angler Magazine — May 2010

Fishing Reports

Summer time in southwest Florida. This has to be my favorite time of the year, the flats fishing is starting to hit its peak and will stay this way for many months. The grass flats in our bays and sounds are once again lush and full of life. The large schools of scaled sardines and pinfish are also abundant on our shallow flats . . . . read more

Tackle Trade World Magazine — May 2010

China Fish Beijing — February 2010

Sharkfin Spinning Reel – Best of Show – China Fish 2010

The 2010 China Fish international trade show awarded its best new products for this year, including the new Castalia Outdoors Sharkfin Spinning Reel as Best of Show for 2010.

The fishing tackle trade show features buyers and manufacturers from 85 countries, including 865 companies and 1,702 buyers. This year’s new product awards were determined by the vote of the buyers attending the show, held February 23-25 in Beijing, China.

Texas Fish & Game Magazine — March 2010

Cast Far without Backlash
SPEND LESS TIME DEALING WITH TANGLED LINE
and more time catching fish. The Sharkfin spinning reel by Castalia Outdoors allows you to do just that. It is uniquely designed to cast farther and eliminate tangles often encountered with spinning reels. The German-engineered “fin-shaped” spool design reduces friction on the line during the cast, allowing the angler to cast farther and with greater accuracy, and eliminating tangles and “birdnests.”
The Sharkfin needs no special instruction, use like any standard spool, is braid-friendly, and works with all reel-recommended line diameters.
Two models are available, the 2000 for freshwater and inshore saltwater,; model 4000 for inshore and light offshore . . . . read more

Outdoor Life Magazine — March 2010

2010 REEL INNOVATIONS – Castalia Sharkfin 2000
The oddly shaped spool face on the aptly named Sharkfin offers less frictional resistance while casting than traditional spinning spools. As line leaves the spool, it touches the tips of each “fin.” The patented spool design reduces line twist and wind knots. Additionally, the reduced friction minimizes line degradation . . . . read more

Tackle Trade World Magazine — January 2010

Sharkfin goes the extra distance
THE Sharkfin spinning reel is now fully patented in China! The move gives the long-casting reel almost global coverage against copiers and will allow its distributor in the US, Castalia Outdoors, to clamp down on copyright infringers . . . . read more

examiner.com — January 2010

Innovative new fishing products from Castalia Outdoors
Castalia Outdoors has introduced several new fishing products that should be of interest to Florida anglers.  Sharkfin reels, with their tangle-free line management system, head the list, followed by Easy Net, Liquid Steel Leaders, Liquid Casting Braid, and Trick Fisch lures. . . . read more

Florida Sport Fishing Magazine — January 2010

CASTALIA OUTDOORS NEW TRICK FISCH CATCHES A PREDATOR’S ATTENTION
The Trick Fisch by Castalia Outdoors is perfectly balanced for a swimming action that is like no other swim bait. It is finely crafted with seven fish-catching colors for a realistic look . . . read more

CASTALIA OUTDOORS OFFERS THE WORLD’S FIRST MICRO-STEEL LEADER
Liquid Steel Leader is an ultra-thin steel leader that handles like monofilament yet provides the ultimate in strength and durability. No twisting, crimping or clamping needed. Featuring German-made 1:19 braided steel . . . read more

CASTALIA OUTDOORS “EASY NET” OPENS WITH A FLICK OF THE WRIST
Folding, one-handed landing net can be opened with one hand with just a flick of the wrist – leaves the other hand for holding rod/reel. Perfect for boats or docks. Durable and lightweight, folds for convenient storage; soft mesh net contains no knots which is more fish-friendly . . . read more

CASTALIA OUTDOORS SHARKFIN SPINNING REEL CASTS FARTHER AND ELIMINATES TANGLES
Spend less time dealing with tangled line and more time catching fish. The Sharkfin spinning reel by Castalia Outdoors allows you to do just that. It is uniquely designed to cast farther and eliminate tangles often encountered with spinning reels . . . read more

Tackle Trade World Magazine
— December 2009

SHARKFIN TESTS U.S. WATERS
Castalia Outdoors has been putting the new Sharkfin reel through its paces in US waters.

The American distributor, which made its debut to the trade at ICAST 2009, has been putting the reel into the hands of some of Florida’s top saltwater guides.

The results have been overwhelming, with the guides reporting zero tangles but casts that go 20 to 30 percent further when compared with traditional spinning reels, according to Castalia.

Michael Richards, president of Castalia Outdoors, told TTW: “The guides caught some big redfish and tarpon and really put the reels through their paces.

“The quality in these patent-pending reels is outstanding and they’re strong enough to handle anything these tough fish (and guides) can throw at them.”

Wilderness North Premier Fly-in Fishing Adventure — December 2009

Hey Joe-What’s New? … by Joe Pichey
I am one of those guys who just can’t wait to see new products emerge in the world of angling. And what I have now discovered is a new product in North America that has quite the reputation in Germany and throughout Europe . . . . read more

Tackle Trade World Magazine
— December 2009

CASTALIA OUTDOORS SHARKFIN 2000/4000 REELS
Launched back at ICAST in July, these new reels from Castalia Outdoors feature the much-talked-about Sharkfin design.

Since their debut, Castalia has put the reels in the hands of Florida’s top saltwater fishing guides with great results.

With reports of 20 to 30 percent further casts and some of the guides describing the reel as strong enough to handle anything they give it, the reels look set to be a big hit among anglers.

Angling International Magazine
— December 2009

AN ULTRA-THIN YET SUPER-STRONG BRAIDED LEADER
Described as the world’s first micro-steel braided leader, Liquid Steel Leader from Castalia Outdoors is available in four pre-rigged configurations — snap/swivel, baithook/swivel, tandem/swivel and treble/swivel and in a variety of sizes, including bulk. It is individually packaged in up to 70 lb. test in convenient lengths foor quick and easy tie-ons.

What the makers say: “Liquid Steel Leader is ultra-thin, yet super strong. You won’t believe its strength and abrasion properties. The German-made 1:19 steel provides ultimate durability. The lower stretch properties make for perfect sensitivity and quick hooksets.”

Tackle Trade World Magazine
— November 2009

CASTALIA OUTDOORS LIQUID CASTING BRAID
Castalia’s proprietary liquid-lamination process interlocks superline strands through a layering and inline molding method, creating the perfect blend of line roundness, smoothness and strength. The resulting smooth finish and ultra-small diameter of Liquid Casting Braid allow for longer, more accurate casts and excellent lure presentation. The low stretch allows for just the right finesse, sensitivity and quick hook sets.

Available in hi-vis and lo-vis green, 100 to 125-yard and 300 to 330-yard spools, 8 to 90lb test.

Tackletester.com — October 2009

LIQUID CASTING BRAID PREVIEW

Castalia outdoors have released a few innovative products over the years, including their new Liquid Casting braid. As the name suggests, the braid goes through a liquid laminating process layer by layer, which gives off a smooth, rounder and tighter packed finish . . . read more

Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine
— October 2009

SHARKFIN® REEL
This reel is designed to eliminate tangles and cast farther by eliminating friction on the spool.

Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine
— October 2009

LIQUID STEEL LEADER
Available in snap/swivel, baithook/swivel, tandem/swivel and treble/swivel. these pre-rigged leaders come in numerous sizes and convenient lengths.

LIQUID CASTING BRAID
Made with a liquid lamination process that interlocks superline strands, Liquid Casting Braid offers a blend of roundness, smoothness and strength. It’s available in high- and low-visibility green and sizes from 8 to 40-pound test.

BooDreaux’s BoonDocques Radio
— September 2009

ICAST SHARKFIN REELS VIDEO REVIEW
. . . watch the video

Bassmaster.com
— August 2009

CASTALIA LIQUID CASTING BRAID
This braid is liquid laminated for super-smooth casting and increased strength in a thinner, rounder line. Available in eight line classes from 4-pound-test to 40 . . . read more

fishbuzz.tv — August 2009

LIQUID CASTING BRAID AND SHARKFIN REEL
ICAST VIDEO REVIEW

Cast Farther, Smoother and More Accurately! Its DIFFERENT – our proprietary liquid lamination process interlocks super line strands through a layering and in-line molding method creating the perfect blend of line roundness, smoothness and strength. The resulting smooth finish and ultra-small diameter of Liquid Casting Braid allow for longer, more accurate casts and excellent lure presentation. And the low stretch allows for just the right finesse sensitivity and quick hooksets. Available in Hi-Vis and Lo-Vis Green, 125 and 330 yard spools, 8 40 lb. test. Great for both spinning and baitcasting applications. . . . . watch more

ReelBoating.com — August 2009

LIQUID STEEL LEADER AND SHARKFIN REEL REVIEW

Castalia Outdoors, Inc. introduces Liquid Steel Leader. Unlike other leaders, Liquid Steel is ultra-thin, yet super strong. The German- made 1:19 steel provides the ultimate in strength and durability, yet is an exceptional value. No twisting, crimping or clamping is needed with Liquid Steel, and the lower stretch properties make for perfect sensitivity allowing for quick hooksets . . . . read more