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"New" underwater Weeds product

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Just read about the new Aqua vu weed system... only $20 for a 4 pack of 60" weeds. It looks to be a different type of material than Ladrege's . Looks to be like the "leafy" material found on camofauge clothing. waht do you all think the effectivness of the new weeds will be? Of course we need ice to test them out but I know I will have a pack of them this year and also some ladrege weeds side by side to compare.

Also I didnt catch if they will be in stores right away, maybe because I just skimmed it but has anyone seen them in stores yet or do any suppliers know if they will have them at say the ice show in a couple weeks? grin.gif

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New Weed’Ez artificial vegetation creates fishing hot spots

Watch video of Weed'Ez here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EW0tV7A81M

As most ice anglers know, catching fish means first finding fish. Often, the first step in locating fish is to find the cover objects they call home. Bluegills, crappies, perch, walleyes, pike, and even trout seek first those aquatic areas that provide the most distinct physical features, especially underwater vegetation.

Thanks to a new product from Nature Vision, finding fish and the weeds they use has become a lot easier. “Weed’Ez” are artificial aquatic plants that allow anglers to create their own fish-attracting weedbeds. Surround your fishing area with several Weed’Ez, and give fish a reason to linger. Below the surface, Weed’Ez look and move just like real vegetation, cascading a wide patch of shade, and gently swaying in subtle current. During field tests, fish seemed to agree, swimming into Weed’Ez and holding for extended periods.

Each Weed’Ez pack includes four individual 60-inch plant clusters, which consist of three attached “stalks.” A float on top of each Weed’Ez keeps it floating upright, while a clip at the base lets the user attach a sinker for keeping the artificial plant anchored to bottom. Constructed of a tough synthetic material that won’t absorb water, Weed’Ez are tear resistant, even in the icy conditions of winter. When not in use, Weed’Ez fold up and fit into an included mesh storage bag, not much larger than a paperback novel, and light as a feather. Retailing for $19.99, Weed’Ez are portable and affordable fish attractors.

To get started using Weed’Ez, first drill a hole in the ice over a general area known to host fish (cover-barren flats or drop offs are good choices). Attach a sinker to the bottom of the structure, then fasten a rope or fishing line to the top, and drop Weed’Ez to the bottom. The more Weed’Ez you deploy the better, as fish typically prefer the densest cover they can find. When you are ready to move, simply retrieve your Weed’Ez from the hole, stow and go.

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Fish don't care if the "structure" looks like anything. Heck, what does a buoy chain look like????? They just want something to hide them from predators. And we tested these a bit this summer and the fish do move right into them, check the video on Youtube.

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Easiest way to "deploy" these is to use an old Ice rod. Connect a snap swivel to the line. Then connect it to the Splitring on the top of the weed'ez. Drop the weed'ez, then when you are ready to pull it up just reel up and you're done. Or of come if you have a busted rod just knock it off so you only have the first eye and just use one of your summer reels spooled with whatever you have left from summer on it.

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