Fishing Equipment

John's Pass memorial serves as a tribute and a warning about the sea (St. Petersburg Times)

**By Terry Tomalin, Times Outdoors-Fitness Editor** Thursday, April 26, 2012 MADEIRA BEACH -- Shirley Costello never worried about her son, Michael, when he ventured offshore in search of grouper and snapper. Like many of the young men who grew up fishing the west coast of Florida, he was a seasoned mariner and accustomed to the unpredictability of the Gulf of Mexico. But on Feb. 27, 2005, the 29-year-old commercial fishing boat captain and his mate, John Molina, 42, were catching amberjack more than 70 miles offshore at a spot known as "The Elbow." They radioed that they would be back soon. When they didn't return the next day, Shirley Costello began to worry. On March 1, the U.S. Coast Guard found Molina's body and what was left of the _Gulf Coaster_, her son's boat. Her son's body, however, was never recovered. "It was hard," Shirley Costello said. "I never thought that I wouldn't see him again." Shirley Costello isn't alone in losing a loved one to the sea. Since 1933, more than 140 Gulf Coast fishermen, both recreational and commercial, have died on local waters. Nearly two thirds of them were never found, leaving family and friends to ...

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Bass Fishing Rods & Reels

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Penn 50TW Gold International I.G.F.A Combos (Sold boat, all equipment going!) $700.00

Penn 30TW Gold International Combos (Sold boat, all equipment going!) $660.00

2 complete Shimano 30 TLD-Two Speed Combos (Sold boat, all equipment going!) $440.00

Quantum Energy Cabo Cb 60, Quantum Fishing Equipment $404.74

Black Cat Black Cat Spin 780 Fishing Equipment $378.94

Black Cat Black Cat Spin 760 Fishing Equipment $334.29

Black Cat Black Cat 680 Fdx Fishing Equipment $319.89

Black Cat Black Cat Spin 740 Fishing Equipment $305.71

2 complete Shimano 20 TLD-Two Speed Combos (Sold boat, all equipment going!) $285.00

ANTIQUE FLY FISHING ANGLERS FOLDING BAMBOO NET ~ OUT DOOR HUNTING EQUIPMENT GEAR $229.99

Quantum Code Lh, 8Bb, Cd861Cx Fishing Equipment $210.46

Shimano 20 TLD-Two Speed Combo (Sold boat, all equipment going!) $182.50

Quantum Crypton Surf 670 Tx Fishing Equipment $193.31

Browning Black Magic Feeder 665 FD Fishing Equipment $188.46

Browning Black Magic Feeder 650 FD Fishing Equipment $185.71

Midwest Aquatic Sulfur Denitrifier/ Denitrator – FISH TANK Equipment $170.00

Western Auto Supply Wizard Boat Motor Made in the USA 321023 fishing equipment $115.00

Shakespeare Medium Action Ugly Stik Bigwater Combo 8-Feet Sports Equipment New $189.51

Browning Size XXL Browning Water x Jacket Fishing Equipment $175.14

Browning Size XL Browning Water x Bib&Brace Fishing Equipment $160.94

Browning Size L Browning Water x Bib&Brace Fishing Equipment $160.94

Quantum Escalade 1110 FD, Quantum Fishing Equipment $148.46

Neptune 2HP Outboard Boat Motor Made in the USA 321019 fishing equipment $100.00

Browning Ultimatch FD 635, Fishing Equipment $142.74

Browning Size M/L Fleece Jacket, Breathable Fishing Equipment $138.09

Browning Size M Fleece Jacket, Breathable Fishing Equipment $138.09

Sanitation Equipment Visa Deluxe Portable Toilet Camping Hiking Fishing Outdoor $134.95

Browning Xitan HM 830 FD Fishing Equipment $124.74

Browning Xitan HM 830 Fishing Equipment $124.74

Carter 200lb lift bag, sport diving, scuba diving equipment watersport fishing $129.50

Browning Xitan HM 820 Fishing Equipment $121.80

Browning Xitan HM 820 FD Fishing Equipment $121.80

Browning Black Magic 640 RD Fishing Equipment $119.03

Browning Force Xtreme Feeder 860FD Fishing Equipment $119.03

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Lot of over 300 Plastic Fishing Lures Worms w/Hooks and Fishing Box Equipment $123.24

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Browning Black Magic Bm640 Fd/M Fishing Equipment $112.29

Browning Black Magic 630 RD Fishing Equipment $109.51

4 Resturant/Catering Equip Fish Poacher Stainless Steel Oval Buffet Server W/Lid $95.00

Browning Backfire 630 RD, Fishing Equipment $106.57

Rhino Rhino Alu Turn & Tilt Tube Rod Holder Fishing Equipment $106.57

Browning Black Magic 620 RD Fishing Equipment $105.71

Tubeology Nano High Water / Heavy Tube Fishing Fly Tying Equipment $104.71

Browning Backfire BF 630, Fishing Equipment $102.69

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Browning Black Magic Bm620 Fd/M Fishing Equipment $101.89

Rhino Rhino Alu Tube Rod Holder Fishing Equipment $100.86

10 Irideus Reflection Fly Boxes Fly Fishing Equipment Wholesale Lot Fly Shop Box $99.99

Zebco Cool Sea 250 Sd Trolling Fishing Equipment $98.94

1905 SPORTSMANS FISHING, CAMPING, HUNTING, TRAPPING MANUAL,LURES,GUNS,EQUIPMENT $100.00

Irideus Fly Fishing Equipment $100.00 Gift Certificate The gift for fly fishers $100.00

Black Cat Black Cat Power Plier Fishing Equipment $91.31

Black Cat 3Kg/50mm Black Cat Chunks,Black Fishing Equipment $89.78

Browning Ambition FD 340, Fishing Equipment $89.29

Black Cat Black Cat Carbon Clonk Fishing Equipment $86.66

Browning Ambition FD 330, Fishing Equipment $85.69

Quantum 0.30mm, 2900M, Salsa-Line, Quantum Fishing Equipment $81.80

Quantum Tenacity 4500 Fishing Equipment $81.57

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Piranha Electric Fillet Knife $39.99 The search for a true saltwater fillet knife has ended with the introduction of the new Saltwater Piranha from Mister Twister, the industry’s pioneer in electric fish cleaning technology. Every bit as rugged as the classic Mister Twister Electric Fisherman, the Saltwater Piranha’s increased cutting surface is engineered to handle the tough scales and skin of many saltwater fish species. While the …

Lansky Fine Diamond Sharpening Hone $12.33 fine diamond hone, gold holder. Perfect for touching up a sharpened edge….

Stewart Rod \Atlantic Crossing\ Signed Album Cover…

Come Fly with Me Pearlized silver metal luggage tag with embossed airplane design. Each favor measures 4.5″ x 2.5″ and comes with a cream colored leather strap to hang to your luggage. Each comes in a black bottom gift box with clear top…

Improvised Home-Built Recoilless Launchers: A Video Construction Guide [VHS] Learn how commonly available materials, some simple tools, a few hours of work and a bag of cookies (yes, cookies) can yield your own home-built recoilless launcher. This video gives complete construction details and then shows you how the finished product works in actual firing….

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MODERN MUZZLELOADING: BLACK POWDER SHOOTING FOR SPORT, SURVIVAL, AND SELF-DEFENSE [VHS] $17.75 This text shows how to shoot muzzleloading firearms safely and effectively. The author goes through the loading and firing procedures for a variety of flintlock, percussion and in-line weapons and provides tips on proper powder charges, shooting techniques and misfire procedures….

Three Rod and Reel Spincast Family Pack $50.99 Set of rods and reels is perfect for the fishing familyCamping and outdoor combo includes three 5-foot rod and reel setsFishing equipment includes an assortment of brand name terminal tackle

Tungsten Bead Prince Nymph Fishing Flies (Pack of 12) $15.99 Catch trophy fish with a set of tungsten bead fliesFishing equipment carries more weight in the bead than a regular gold beadFishing flies come packed in a carton of 12 flies

TravelKit Fishing Rod and Reels $73.99 Update your fishing equipment with a complete Universal Fishing OutfitRod converts to a 7.5-foot medium light or a 5.5-foot medium heavy actionsFlip the screwlock reel seats to make a fly, spin or spincast rod

Man’s Favorite Sport? (DVD) $8.9 A fishing equipment salesman is persuaded to participate in a big fishing tournament, even though he abhors the outdoors and has