Stinger Anchor System Review |
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Thursday, 03 December 2009 13:24 |
Out of the box: When I first got the stinger in the mail I was actually surprised about how little there was to this system. A pole, bracket, pipe, some rope….and that’s about it, I’m going to be completely honest I was very skeptical. I just knew it wasn’t going to hold up to my style of fishing.
Use: I was scheduled to be fishing a tournament the week after I got the stinger installed, which couldn’t have worked out better. I was going to get at least three full days of hardcore use, and you can ask any of my team mates, I am very hard on my gear. Reels generally last about a season and rods break even faster, if you kayak fish with it, the chances are I’ve broken it. With that being said, I still had my doubts about the stinger, the installation was a breeze and it seemed to be beautifully simple but I just knew I was going to find a way to destroy it. My first trip with the stinger was a decently average day, winds from 10-15 MPH fishing in about two to four feet of water over quicksand like mud and shell reefs. I was pretty sure the stinger would perform in the soft mud, but I was kind of worried about the rope fraying on the oysters. On day one I noticed how easy the stinger was to use. I didn’t expect it to be easier than a stake out pole….but it was!!! Instead of fumbling with a pole, anchor trolley and bungees, all I do now is unclip a rope!!! GENIUS!!! I didn’t even know that using a stake out pole was hindering me, until using the stinger. I wasn’t able to break the stinger despite my beast efforts, and it’s held up to about three months of use without even slowing. Let’s review Pros:
Cons: I was able to find a couple of flaws with the stinger, and I think they should be brought to the attention of potential buyers.
Overall: The Stinger anchor system is a great product and offers an alternative to the old stand bys, traditional anchors and stake out poles. Two things we all thought couldn’t be upgraded, until now. I think it’s important to state that I personally do 99% of my fishing in less than four feet of water. I can see where the stinger may not fit other angler’s styles as well as it did mine. So, if you’re tired of fumbling with stake out poles, and fish in shallow water check out the Stinger, it is an awesome way to sneak up on whatever you’re chasing!!! Tony Gonzalez - www.fishprotexas.com |
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