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The
BogaGrip
is the original time-tested, saltwater-tough,
fish landing, handling and weighing tool. It is
designed for the sport fisherman who practices
catch and release.
The
BogaGrip’s
accurate and durable scales can be certified by
IGFA for your potential world record catches.
15, 30 and 60 pound models available. |
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The BogaGrip is designed to
promote "catch and release fishing," as it will
land, handle, and weigh fish quickly and
simultaneously without injury to the fish. The
BogaGrip also affords an easy opportunity to
inspect and take pictures of the fish. Since it
doesn't wipe off the protective slime nor
puncture the fish, and allows the fish to be
quickly returned to the water, fish that are
handled and released using the BogaGrip should
be more likely to survive.
 The
BogaGrip is particularly good for handling fish
in cold weather, or hard-to-handle fish such as
toothy fish, slimy fish, or fish that are likely
to fin or cut a fisherman. It also keeps a
fisherman's hand at a safer distance from hooks.
The BogaGrip is generally tube shaped, with one
end serving as the grip and scales, and the
other end with a pair of jaws. It has a trigger
sleeve that slides along the main tube, serving
as an opening and closing means as well as a
lock. The grip consists of a sleeve tube covered
with a non-slip grip. The grip sleeve slides
over the main tube and is linked to it through
the scale spring. The main tube has a precision
scale embossed in it to match each individual
scale spring, and the scale is calibrated using
certified weights to insure accuracy within one
increment. You can send your BogaGrip to IGFA
(954-927-2628 Dania Beach, FL) where they can
certify it for world-record catches.
The BogaGrip is made in the USA of USA-made
materials. All metal parts of the BogaGrip are
made of 300 series stainless steel, with the
exception of the precision scale spring, which
is 17-7 PH stainless steel. All plastic parts
are made from acetal, which is a
high-performance engineering thermoplastic that
is used in unlubricated bearing applications.
Acetal is tough and resilient and is very
resistant to UV light. Constructing the BogaGrip
of these materials makes it very strong and
resistant to conditions encountered while
fishing in fresh or saltwater.
In use, the fisherman will hold the grip sleeve,
and using his index finger or thumb will pull
back the trigger sleeve, which causes the jaws
to open. The jaws then are placed around the tip
of the lower jawbone of the fish, and the
trigger sleeve is released. Two light coil
springs push the trigger sleeve down, causing
the jaws to lock shut. The fish then is lifted,
with the fish's weight causing the jaws to be
pulled shut even tighter while the trigger
sleeve is being continuously pushed down by the
two light coil springs to lock the jaws in a
progressively tighter position.
This self-closing and locking ability allows the
angler to maintain a secure grip on the grip
sleeve without exerting any
 locking
effort. If the fish thrashes, the main tube is
allowed to spin inside the grip tube while the
scale spring acts as a shock absorber. The
fish's weight is checked by reading the point
that the main tube's embossed scale has been
pulled down to inside the grip tubing. The fish
is released by placing it down in the water,
boat or on the bank, etc., and again pulling
back on the trigger.
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BOGAGRIP PATENT
#5,119,585
The BogaGrip is a high-quality fish landing,
handling and weighing tool. It handles fish by
encompassing the fish's lower jawbone and works
on most species of fish. The BogaGrip features
easy, one-hand operation and will accurately
weigh fish. The BogaGrip is very saltwater
resistant. It is ideal for the wade and bank
fisherman, as it clips nicely to a fisherman's
apparel; but it is equally at home in a boat.
The BogaGrip is built to handle fish weighing
double its scale capacity.
The BogaGrip is available in three
models:
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Model 315: The scale weighs
fish up to15 pounds in 1/4-pound increments.
It is 9 inches long and weighs 9 ounces. |
Model 130: The scale weighs fish up to
30 pounds in 1/2-pound increments.
It is 10 3/4 inches long and weighs 1 pound. |
Model 260:
The scale weighs fish up to 60 pounds in
1/2-pound increments.
It is 15 inches long and weighs
1 1/2 pounds. |
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