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by Tim Huffman

Power-Pole Charge Station peace of mind so you can worry about
The Charge Marine Power Station is fishing, not whether you are running out of
the world’s first AC/DC and bi-directional, power or will have enough to start your big
all-in-one marine battery manager and motor.
charter. It’s designed for boats with up Price is $1295. Power-pole.com
to three trolling motor batteries and one

12V cranking battery. The 500 watts Shimano Spinning Rod
delivers up to 40 amps of charging power Shimano’s Compre Spinning rod is
to the cranking battery and 25 amps to a combination of quality with affordable
the auxiliary batteries. It works with most pricing. The 6’6” one-piece or 7’ two-piece
types of batteries, is water resistant and medium-light, fast action, are good picks
has built-in safety and emergency start and rated for 4- to 10-pound test line.
features. “The new Compre is made for the
It gives you real time battery status serious weekend angler,” says John
and power movement on your smart phone Mazurkiewicz, Catalyst Marketing. “We see
or tablet. Charge power comes from 120V it being the affordable high-quality choice
outlet or the boat’s alternator. It gives for fishermen who need a good all-around

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