Follow The Testing.
A structured, real-world testing program researching and developing the Sling Reel equipment and techniques - offshore, on real test vessels, in real fights.
Development, Out In The Open.
The Testing Program is a structured, real-world testing effort running over the coming twelve to eighteen months. It is the primary place to follow the development of the Sling Reel platform as it is proven offshore.
This section will expand as testing progresses — more vessels, more locations, and new content added as the program grows.
Meet The Original Players.
Operators. Test Vessels. Anglers. Sling Reels. The people and gear that write the first chapters.
Operators
The guys who set the Sling Reel spreads and put the boats on the fish.
Anglers
The fighters, squaring off with big fish on the Sling and developing the fighting techniques that will define a discipline.
Test Vessels
The certified boats putting Sling Reel to the test.
Sling Reels
Every catch credited to its platform, forever.
Meet The Test Fleet.
Follow Sling Reel testing from boat to boat and fishery to fishery. Explore participating Test Vessels, see where they're fishing, follow their testing activity and watch the Testing Log grow one catch at a time.
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Get With The Program.
Become a Certified Test Vessel. Sling Reel provides four complete units, equipment support and charter promotion, and pays $100 for every completed Qualifying Catch submission. Tell us about your boat and home waters, and we'll be in touch as Test Vessel opportunities become available.