MERRICK TACKLE
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CATALOG NUMBER
HARNESS3GBR
The AFTCO GBR Harness is the ultimate tool for applying maximum drag pressure when fighting giant gamefish from fighting chairs.
Designed in conjunction with IGFA Hall of Fame Captain Peter B. Wright and tested on monster black marlin off Australia’s Great Barrier
Reef, the GBR is designed for use with the “stiff-legged” technique in fighting chairs with seats of 20 inches or more in width. The
shell of the bucket is constructed of vacuum-bagged epoxy fiberglass and carbon fiber, and the interior padding is extra-firm, closed-cell
foam with a heavy-duty Spandura covering. The trim, beading and zippers are all made from the finest materials, and all stitching is
done individually with heavy duty nylon thread. Two-inch adjusting straps are custom jacquard-woven nylon web with knitted-in
numbers to assist in individual sizing for multiple anglers. The strap ladder-locks, spring-swivel lug attachment snaps, and glass
window bezel are all polished 316-marine grade stainless steel — the finest available. All GBR components are washable synthetics
designed to be extremely durable for years of rugged use. Measures 10" high, 21" wide and weighs 4.9 pounds.
BUCKET
HARNESS
CATALOG NUMBER
HARNESS2BLUE
Heavy duty nylon web straps
are cross and box-stitched
for extreme durability.
Full mesh back and bio-foam back
band distribute the load comfortably
to allow the shoulders and upper
body to carry the load during
extended battles.
Stainless steel ladder-locks
(positioned strategically)
adjust easily, even when
under a load, for the
perfect fish-fighting
position.
Spring-loaded, stainless steel
carabiner clips assure a secure
attachment to reel harness lugs.
The AFTCO Shoulder Harness is the perfect choice for stand-up battles when using
lighter tackle applications up to and including 50-lb. test line. The lycra
®
polyester
covered bio-foam shoulder and back-band padding (with synthetic terry cloth liners)
connected with ventilated mesh distribute the load comfortably across the back of the
angler, and allow the shoulders and upper body to carry the load during extended light
to medium-tackle fights with stubborn gamefish. The four stainless steel ladder-locks
are easily adjustable for the perfect fit, even when under load, and the stainess steel
carabiner clips provide a secure attachment to reel harness lugs. All of the nylon
webbing straps are cross and box-stitched at the critical locations for extreme
durability. Included is a mesh bag with grommets for rinsing the harness with
fresh water and for easy storage. Otherwise, the AFTCO Shoulder Harness
is completely synthetic and machine washable.
Perfect For Up To
And Including
50-lb. Tackl
e
THE ULTIMATE
SHOULDER HARNESS
SPIN STRAPS
CATALOG NUMBER
SPINSTRAP1B
Use With A Shoulder Harness To Help
Maximize Leverage When Fighting
Bigger Fish With Spinning Tackle
Wrap the strap around
the rod foregrip, slip
one end through the
slot, then attach D-rings
to harness clips.
The AFTCO Spin-Strap,when
used in conjunction with a
shoulder harness, allows
for increased leverage when
fighting bigger gamefish with
spinning tackle. The strap
first wraps around the rod
fore-grip, and the D-rings (one
slips through strap’s slot) connect
to each of the harness clips. Works perfectly
with our MaxForce II Shoulder Harness.
Specialty Harnesses
The Ultimate Harness For Battling Big Gamefish From A Fighting Chair
Vinyl lettering or decals can be applied to the
outer surface of the rear glass window, or the
interior shell of the harness can be removed to
access the inside of the glass, where you can
paint or apply custom lettering or logos.
Photo by Bill Boyce
Contoured for maximum
fish-fighting comfort
and support.
The shell of the bucket is constructed
of vacuum-bagged epoxy fiberglass
and carbon fiber, while the interior
padding is extra-firm,
closed-cell foam
with a heavy-duty
Spandura covering.
The adjusting straps are
custom jacquard-woven
nylon web with knitted-in
numbers designed to assist
in individual sizing for
multiple anglers. Ladder-
locks help adjust straps
to fit almost any adult size.
Ideal For 80-lb. To Unlimited Tackl
e
Capt. Peter B. Wright
helped design the GBR Harness
while testing it on huge black marlin
off Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
Our AFTCO Spin
Strap (at right)
works great with our
AFTCO MaxForce II
Shoulder Harness
when fighting bigger
gamefish with
spinning tackle.
Bill Boyce Photo
No.
HARNESS2BLUE
No.
SPINSTRAP
No.
HARNESS3GBR
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