Articles by Jerry Dilsaver

About Jerry Dilsaver
Jerry Dilsaver of Oak Island, N.C., is a freelance writer, as well as a former national king mackerel champion fisherman. Readers are encouraged to send their favorite recipes and a photo of the completed dish to possibly be used in a future issue of the magazine. E-mail the recipes and photos to Jerry Dilsaver at captainjerry@captainjerry.com.
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Elec-Tra-Mate dredge will dig up fish, not dirt

March 26, 2013 Jerry Dilsaver

Dredges are becoming an ever more important part of an offshore angler’s tactics and tackle bag. Electric Fishing Reel Systems of Greensboro, N.C., is introducing the 2ST6 Tournament Dredge and are heralding it as the best, most- versatile and last dredge you will ever need.

The 2ST6 Tournament Dredge is constructed of stainless steel and titanium for a lifetime of use and durability, but its most unique feature is that it is modular and disassembles for easy storage. The designers identified construction and materials as two major concerns they wanted to overcome with existing dredges.

The materials used in most dredges are lead or aluminum for the head and stainless steel for the arms. These materials experience wear, deteriorate and break, and when there is a failure, the entire unit must be replaced. Most existing dredges are generally a yard or more wide, with crossing arms that require a 3×3-foot place to store.
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Events & Announcements

LaserLyte introduces Reaction Tyme Laser Target System

January 10, 2013 Jerry Dilsaver

Practice makes perfect, but sometimes it isn’t possible to make it to a range, so LaserLyte has introduced a new interactive target system that works with the LaserLyte Trainer Cartridges from .223 to .45ACP.

The LaserLyte Reaction Tyme Target System allows shooters to train in basements, garages, family rooms and many other places where actually firing a gun isn’t safe or practical –and it saves money on ammunition. […]

Featured

Giant California yellowfin tuna battle for world record

December 13, 2012 Jerry Dilsaver

Two huge yellowfin tuna – the two biggest ever – have been caught in the past couple of months, but only one is being considered for a new world record. John Petruescu caught a 445-pound yellowfin just before sunrise on Dec. 9 while fishing on the Excel, a long-range charterboat out of San Diego, Calif., Although his fish surpassed the existing world record by a full 40 pounds, it was will not be considered as a possible world record because the boat’s captain grabbed the fishing rod twice during the fight, disqualifying it under the rules of the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). […]

General

ThermaCELL Heated Insoles can keep your feet toasty while you’re outside during the winter

November 22, 2012 Jerry Dilsaver

There is no longer an acceptable reason not to enjoy winter outdoor activities because of cold feet. Whether your favorite winter activity is fishing or hunting, a walk in the woods, or sitting in the bleachers at a football playoff game, ThermaCELL Heated Insoles are the solution that will transform how you spend time outdoors by keeping your feet toasty warm. […]

Fishing

Newest Lowrance unit adds several advanced features

November 1, 2012 Jerry Dilsaver

Lowrance introduced the HDS Gen2 line of fishfinders and fishfinder/GPS combination units during the spring of 2012 and in October introduced the latest expansion of the top-selling multifunction display units, HDS Gen2 Touch. The 7-inch screen models began shipping during October, with 9- and 12-inch screen versions to follow in the next few months. […]