Ego S2 Slider
Ego S2 Slider
What angler hasn’t lost a fish boatside because they forgot, lost, or couldn’t deploy their landing net in time? A rare one indeed, and a landing net is an essential tool for any angler’s boat. Adventure Products has taken the old tool to the next level with the Ego S2 Slider, a product which addresses virtually any gripes that anglers may have with traditional nets.
The net’s name hints at its most unique feature—the S2 Slider features a revolutionary extendable handle. With a press of the locking button in the middle of the handle, the net can be extended or retracted at an instant, meaning one can go from stored in a hatch or under a gunnel to reaching out for a trophy catch without a moment’s fumbling. Far higher-tech than a simple telescoping handle, the extension and retraction occurs on both sides of the grip with the lock and release button.
If shrinking the S2 Slider’s handle to its shortest point still doesn’t make it compact enough to fit into a given storage spot, the whole hoop and net unscrews from the handle. Detaching the hoop means even the most storage-challenged small boater should be able to find an out-of-the way place to stash his Slider.
A trio of accessories that fit the S2 Slider’s handle are also available, and they make it far more than just a landing net.
The S2 Slider Knife is a shielded release knife-style design perfect for slicing off a leader as close as possible to the hook for a large fish to be released, as well as a variety of other cutting chores.
The Boat Hook is a high-tech take on the classic design, and as anglers and boaters know, it’s an infinitely valuable tool.
Fish too big or mean for a landing net? Not to worry, simply unscrew the hoop and affix the Gaff Hook to the Slider handle and put the fish in the boat!
Anglers can choose between a trio of mesh materials for the net as well. In addition to the standard Nylon mesh, there’s PVC-coated Nylon (UV resistant, tangle-free, and lightweight with minimal water drag) and clear or black rubber mesh (also tangle free and lightweight and protects the fish’s scales and slime, fins, and gills).
Three handle lengths and two hoop sizes are also available, meaning there’s an S2 Slider for just about any landing net application.
Adventure Products offers a 2-year warranty on the EGO S2 Slider, giving anglers piece of mind about the durability of the new technology. Check out the S2 Slider at local tackle shops or visit www.egonets.com for more information.
