2009 ICAST / MAATS PHOTOS

[pilot77]

This product is great - I bought two packs a few months back at West Marine. The sales guy talked me into it when I was buying rope to redo my dock lines.

The EZ Splice was very easy to assemble and it looks very clean. I switched to black lines and got the EZ Splice's in black they look great and I was the first out of all my boating buddies to get them! I highly reccommend to anyone who does not want to buy pre-spliced rope or pay someone to come out to the dock.

Animo - I think you seem to be confused about the way this product is used as it is not meant to be pulled through an anchor windless.

I agree with you on the shortcut (or efficient as I like to call it in this economy) and have been very satisfied with the product. Like I said, I bought it at West Marine - they do a lot of research and testing on products before they agree to sell.

[pilot77]

I saw them at the Miami boat show in February. The booth was so busy I could barely squeeze in.

Seems like a really neat product for keeping everything on board.

[reelfishin]

I think this is a good idea to have with one when they are fishing. Removing a hook can be a real problem. Would be nice to have a proven way with instructions for the novice. I agree small enough to carry in a tackle box or on a boat.

[reelfishin]

Now that is a great idea. As long as it will hold up and really open when needed. Salt water has a way with things. I know it would need to be washed off. I bet we try it out. It sure would help in storage. I think it is strong enough if you use it properly. I have seen to many people use a net wrong when lifting. I am wondering if it is big enough for us. I would have to see it to know. Size does matter.

[reelfishin]

They look pretty durable. I would have to figure out where I would use them. Something to keep in the back of my mind when on the boat.

[reelfishin]

Now that is a good idea. Many times at night one needs to fix tackle. I think it would be a handy item to have on board.

[reelfishin]

My son is a diver and I do like the set up they have here. Looks strong enough. I must check them out. I like the platform one. That would be nice for entering and leaving the water.

[wiley]

My son is a diver and I do like the set up they have here. Looks strong enough. I must check them out. I like the platform one. That would be nice for entering and leaving the water.

Yeah, I liked that one too.

[wiley]

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[Kamper]

I have one. I left it in a pocket for a few days and now I need to replace the batteries. lol.