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"The FLW/National Guard Series tournament the 1st week of Feb. was as tough as nails to get bit with all the cold fronts and strong north winds that had been hammer'n Lake Havasu for a month and a half. I knew a few bites a day would go along way."
"With a possible $125,000.00 at stake for 1st place, there was only 1 choice of line that was going to be tied to my 5/8's oz. jig & pork, and that was Blackwater's 'Toray' Bawo Polyamide Plus 14lb.100% nylon line. With Bawo I could cast a country mile, and this line is so abrasive resistant I was never in doubt about getting my bass out of the wood structure I was keying in on."
"My great choice of Bawo 14lb. resulted in me winning the biggest Professional Bass Fishing 1st place prize of $125,000.00 ever in the western United States. WOW!"
"Professional bass fishing in the west is only going to get bigger and bigger. So if you want a piece of this tasty pie, you might want to give this awesome line a try. 'TORAY' by BLACKWATER."
Mike Goodwin's dad started him with what would become his two greatest passions, baseball & bass fishing around age 7. He loved the New York Yankees and bass fishing; this is still true today.
Later in life reality comes in to play. He was not going to get to play baseball for the Yanks but he definitely could become a Professional Bass Fisherman; he loves competing.
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In the last 5 years as a Captain I've seen Fluorocarbon lines come and go. In the year 2005 I was introduced to Backwater fluorocarbon while fishing at Guadalupe Island for large yellow fin tuna. It was so far superior to any other fluorocarbon I had used yet. The reason why it is so far superior was because of the amount of bites we got using it compare to other fluorocarbon lines, its strength and abrasion factor is 2nd to none."
"I liked it so much that I started using it for my freshwater bass fishing. I consider Large Mouth Bass over 10 pounds to be one of the smartest fish I have ever encountered. In the terms of just getting them to bite; the Blackwater 'Toray' and 'Premiere' Fluorocarbon lines have increased not only mine but my families catch on these big beauties by 50% and that is saying A LOT. For any of those who fish for Big Bass know how hard it is to fool them."
Shawn Trowbridge is the Owner/Operator of the sport fishing boat Legend out of San Diego, CA. He started fishing out of Redondo Beach, CA at the age of 11 until the age of 17. At that point he came to San Diego to work on day boats / long range boats. At the age of 20 he obtained his captain's licenses. "Fishing and catching has really changed over the years."
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"Blackwater is a name you're going to hear a lot of in the bass fishing future. In today's tournaments and pressure on lakes you need that edge. Blackwater Fluorocarbon gives you this edge. It's the clearest fluorocarbon I've ever fished with. The knot strength is great, it has very good abrasion resistance and easy to handle."
"When I tie Solaroam Super Hard Strong Fluorocarbon to spectra it gives me sensitivity and low visibility. This combo is great for flipping, throwing swim baits or floating worms."
"When I need to cover water quickly with a jerkbait, or fish deep with a dropshot Solaroam Superhard Upgrade works well. It's very dense, and pulls the bait down fast, it also has low stretch which is good for hooking fish with long casts or in deep water."
"On the Royal Polaris we have been using fluorocarbon for over 6 years now. But I have never seen fluorocarbon that works as well as Blackwater Fluorocarbon. Its clearer then any other fluorocarbon I've used. It has great abrasion resistance, as well as knot strength. The best thing about it is the low visibility. When your fishing places like Guadalupe Island, or Alijos Rocks it's a must for fly lining bait."
Jesus Companioni has had the passion for fishing ever since he was 12 years old. He has worked on ½ days boats out of Redondo Beach and Marina Del Rey as a deck hand. Then in 1993 he started working on the Qualifier 105 and soon moved over to the Royal Polaris in 1997 and presently works on the boat over 200 days a year, with his captain's license.
When he is not working on the Royal Polaris one of his biggest passion and hidden talent is Large Mouth Bass Fishing. He has fished many tournaments with A.B.A, W.O.N and has done very well. Also he has won Angler of the year, Travelers Region and has placed in the top ten many times.
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"As a competitive bass fisherman having spent most of my spare time on the water, I have definitely seen my share of fishing line companies try to create a new edge in the market, but only few have succeeded. Blackwater line unlike the rest has truly altered my competitive edge in obtaining the highest results through any obstacle in competitive bass fishing."
"Blackwater's Super Hard Upgrade Fluorocarbon by 'Toray' is my first choice and always comes in handy when I need to achieve results out on the water. I feel fluorocarbon definitely helps me get those extra bites when conditions are tough and allows me to have confidence pulling fish out of heavy cover with its high abrasive resistant qualities."
"Through my many years of experience I am extremely happy to have found a line that I can truly put my trust into and always produces great results!
THANK YOU BLACKWATER!"
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"When you're out on the water day in, day out, you notice that sometimes the fish don't always bite. I have to stack the deck in my favor, whenever I hit the water and Blackwater fluorocarbon is my ace in the hole. More bites per angling hour, more fish landed per solid hook-up tells me that the invisibility and abrasion resistance of the Blackwater material is second to none. Couple this with its new 16X hollow, Hi-Tech braid and you have yourself a seamless connection that is easier to work with than the older looser weaves of years past."
"In the past months of fishing stillwaters for trophy trout, our catch rate has increased significantly. Other people around us will ask what we are doing different, all I can explain is this. It has come down to the refinement of our equipment. Being that the Blackwater fluorocarbon is what the fish is seeing or should say not seeing it has become the main building block of the steady innovations we depend on to fool these fish consistently."
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"Blackwater's 'Toray' fishing line is simply the finest line available on the market today. Fishing over the last 30 years and being a full-time professional since 2005 I have seen a lot of changes in the line market. The market has become very specific for techniques and certain companies understand how to bring out the best in their products to meet all the fisherman's needs. In all line categories Blackwater's 'Toray' premium quality Japanese made lines fulfill the needs for every technique I use on the water. With the wrench'em up and throw'em in the boat tactics I employ with braided lines the 8 strand circular "Bawo Super Finesse Braid" is unparalleled in its line class from 10-66 lb strengths. The new "Bawo Super Hard Premium Plus Hi-Grade" fluorocarbon line sets the standard for fluorocarbon that is supple, abrasion resistant and is combined with unmatched knot strength. The "Bawo Super Hard Super Finesse" carries the strongest thin diameter line seen in the finesse line market. When the fish are shy this line will not scare them away, yet has the strength to get them to the net. Blackwater's 'Toray', The world's best fishing lines...I make my living on it!"
Kurt Dove is a professional angler from Del Rio, Texas. Kurt is a 4 time qualifier for the B.A.S.S. Elite Series and FLW Tour qualifier. Kurt spent 3 years fishing the B.A.S.S. Elite Series and currently operates a successful guide business at Lake Amistad. He continues to compete in regional tournaments in many parts of the United States. Kurt grew up fishing the tidal waters of the Potomac River in Northern Virginia before moving to Del Rio and Lake Amistad in 2008. You can follow Kurt's career through his websites: kurtdove.com and swtexasbassguide.com.
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“Quality fishing line is one of the most important tools that an angler uses to catch more and bigger fish. That’s why I use Toray lines from Blackwater. For top water fishing, such as walking baits, buzzbaits, and frogs I use Bawo braid. When slow rolling big spinner baits, or fishing jigs and worms I only use Solaroam Upgrade 100% fluorocarbon. On those tough days when the skies are blue bird, and ultra light finesse fishing is the only way to get a bite, I spool up with Bawo Super finesse fluorocarbon.
As a touring pro, I know that I must be at the top of my game while competing, the last thing I need to think about is my equipment failing. Every day on the water while pre-fishing or during tournament conditions, I am looking for an advantage that will help me get more bites and catch more fish than my competitors. Using quality fishing line gives me an advantage. Having confidence in that fishing line is also another advantage. Blackwater Toray continues to get input from their pro-staff and develop new, and improve existing, products. I have confidence in these fishing lines and I know that Blackwater Toray fishing lines are the very best available."
Tony Lain is no stranger to the bass fishing community on the west coast. Tony has already had some high finishes near the top of the FLW standings, and has won several professional team tournaments in southern California. So far, Tony has one Angler of the Year title to his credit. He is also a well known angler on the WON Bass pro/am tour and continues to compete in several southern California team circuits when his schedule allows. Tony plans to retire from his day job soon, and become a full time professional fishing guide, bass angler and promoter. Keep your eye on Tony as he continues to make his charge to the top of the professional bass tournament leader boards. Tony is proud to be partnered with Blackwater Toray, and his other sponsors include; Anglers Marine, Jackall Lures, Kistler Rods, Mercury, MotorGuide, Optima Batteries, Phillips Fishing Products, Ranger Boats, Revenge Baits. |
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“As an avid tournament angler, Blackwater Toray provides me with absolute confidence! Toray offers several lines with varying levels of application and uses. It allows me to fish a variety of baits and methods needed to compete.
I have used many other top name brand lines, none of which can compare to Toray.
As other fluorocarbon lines continue to develop, Toray’s already met its mark! The Superhard Upgrade Fluorocarbon line provides exceptional abrasion resistance when fishing heavily structured bottom, while at the same time allowing me to get more bites. This is one of my favorite lines of choice.
I have recently begun fishing tournaments with my 9-year-old son, Colton, who just won his first club tournament while top-shotting Superhard Premium Plus Fluorocarbon to Bawo Finesse Braid. This combination gives him the ability to cast farther, maintain bottom contact, detect the lightest bites, and best of all, get the fish to the boat. Braided lines can often be difficult to manage (rough, square feeling and tends to lose color). I promise you the Bawo Finesse Braid is the most impressive braided line that you will ever use!" |
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“TORAY’s Upgrade is phenominal. I use the 5 – 6 lb on the delta and have caught fish in the 7 pound range. I mean I have pulled them out of submerged weed. I have used the Upgrade 14# and caught fish up to 10.5 lbs. In the past I have used Berkley, Seaguar…I am using the same fluoro for the last several months. My surprise around this product extends to TORAY's Finesse Braid as well. I have fished the Power Pros and others and TORAY’s Super Finesse Braid is softer, stronger, and doesn't fray. It doesn't create the line noise you hear with other braids." |
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“As a full time guide on the California Delta it is so important to have my clients using the best products available on the market to help make there day “a day to remember”. When a client hooks up with the fish of a lifetime, the last thing I want to see is them lose that fish because of the equipment that I supplied them with. With Toray, I have the utmost confidence in the ability of the product to withstand the abuse of fishing heavy cover with short line techniques like flipping and pitching.
With the hottest new technique on the Delta being “punching”, the last thing you want is a braid that sounds like a violin cord going through your guides…The Bawo Braid is as quiet as can be and with the eight strand winding it is super sensitive and limp. It also has a white mark on the line that helps to see the bite as well as give some depth of the water underneath the vegetation matting you are punching.
One of the best things about the quality of the Lines is you get what you pay for. The initial spool may be on the upper scale of the price range but the longevity you get with Toray Fluorocarbons is tenfold that of the less expensive lines on the market. I have reels that have line on them that is almost a year old and is still like new. With the competition I would have had to change their line out at least every 10 trips or so, making it almost four times the cost of Toray. So book a trip at www.vinceborgesoutdoors.com and see for yourself just how good this line is."
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