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June 15, 2013 - American Tackle Company’s Microwave Line Control System by Doug Hannon sweeps “Best of Show Award” at the 32nd European Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition (EFTTEX) in Vienna, Austria.

Winning the prestigious “Award for Best Innovation for 2013,” American Tackle Company’s Microwave Line Control System has been a highlight of the show in Vienna. Hundreds of show visitors, the international press and other exhibitors have participated in the “Microwave Challenge” at the show’s main casting lane. The results were unanimous and when the votes were counted, American Tackle’s Microwave Line Control System was given the esteemed “Best Innovation of the Year” award.

 “This award is a significant recognition and will notify the world that the American Tackle Company Microwave Guide System is the best innovation in fishing rod guides in generations.  The Microwave Guide turns concepts into reality,” stated Joe Meehan, President of American Tackle.  “On behalf of the American Tackle Company, we would like to dedicate this award in memory of the late Mr. Doug Hannon, whose vision and innovations helped form this industry and the Microwave Guide,” Darrin Heim, Vice-President of American Tackle stated in accepting the prestigious award at the awards ceremony.

EFTTA is a trade association for manufacturers and wholesalers of sports fishing equipment. Since its inception, the “Best New Products Awards” have been at the centerpiece of Europe’s biggest fishing industry trade show and growing steadily over the years in both influence and popularity. This year’s “Best New Products Awards” was one of the largest and most competitive ever with nearly 200 products entered into the 15 categories for judging by members of the angling trade press.
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MicroWave GUIDELINE launches award winning MicroWave Line Control System on LPXe Spinning Rods in 2014

The American Tackle team and Pro Staff members divided and conquered the southeastern United States in search of large gamefish capable of putting their equipment to the test. These anglers were equipped with all ATC gear including the Bushido blanks, MicroWave guides, Aero reel seats, and much, much more. From Cape Canaveral to the Florida Keys and all the way to Louisiana, the team found worthy opponents.  CLICK HERE

 

MicroWaveDoug Hannon "The Bass Professor" passes at 66

Complications from recent neck surgery believed a factor claiming life of famed fishing tackle inventor, angling authority, author and longtime TV host  CLICK HERE

Demonstrating the Microwave System

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Since the MicroWave Line Control System's introduction at ICAST 2012, hundreds of hands-on demonstrations have been given. These demonstrations compared rods built with the Microwave System to the same exact rods built using the most popular Cone of Flight and New Guide Concept configurations. CLICK HERE

Congratulations Hunter McKamey and Zack Edmunds!

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A successful third qualifying tournament secured Hunter and Zack's spot on the University of Central Florida's "Reel Knights" 2013 bass fishing team. Go Knights!   CLICK HERE

January 1, 2013
Mystic Outdoors unveiling the New Maveryck Fly Rod

American Tackle TITAN Guides Featured on Orvis' NEW HELIOS 2 Rods

American Tackle's Titan Ring Lock guides have long been utilized on Orvis Helios state-o-the-art fly rods to enhance performance and contribute to creating the lightest fly rods in the world allowing anglers to cast effortlessly during a full day of fishing.

Well, Orvis has done it again! They are introducing the new Helios 2 (the second coming) which feature redesigned improved actions with increased strength all while maintaining the light physical weight Helios rods are famous for. And, still utilizing state-of-the-art stripping guides.

 
   
 
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