MAK Angler
Mak Surfcasting is pleased to announce the introduction of MAK ANGLER, a new line of plug bags for the serious surfcaster.
The Angler Bag is Made in America, with the same quality construction as all the bags in the MAK Surfcasting line. Their new innovative design however, allows MAK to offer this new bag through retail outlets at an affordable price.
They start with a single layer of 9oz Dacron fabric for strength, and hook resistance. The bag has 6 inches of Industrial Strength Velcro on the main flap, and convenient Velcro tips to hold your side flaps out of the way when accessing your plugs. The bottom of the bag is reinforced with 3 strips of 2" belt webbing to protect against wear and tear. The seams and binding, as in all MAK bags, are double stitched, with an additional 4 rows of stitching on the corners, and additional backstitching at all stress points.
The thread is an important component of the bags. They use a bonded polyester thread known for it's high strength, stability in sunlight, and resistance to heat, abrasion, salt water and mildew. The bottom of the bag has 5 solid brass grommets for quick drainage, with additional grommets in the side pockets. Two belt loops secure the bag in place on your belt, and of course, it also has an adjustable shoulder strap attached with double buckle loops and multiple layers of stitching at all attachment points.
On the inside, they have included bucktail slots, an closed pocket for leaders or other terminal tackle, an open pocket for soft plastics, along with four strong, but flexible tubes for your plugs.
* Two side pockets with secure flaps, and brass grommets for drainage.
* 2 inch wide, high strength nylon, adjustable shoulder strap.
* Double belt loops, and to secure your bag to your belt.
* 5 Solid Brass grommets in the bottom of the main bag for quick drainage.
* Our main cover has 6 inches of Industrial Strength Velcro on the interior to prevent any inadvertent opening.
* Large side flaps, that overlap to protect the contents, with convenient Velcro tips to hold them out of the way when accessing your plugs.
* On the inside, we have a 6 loop bucktail holder, a closed pocket on the main flap, and an additional 8 inch open pocket for storing Slug-Gos, Rubber Shads, and other similar artificial baits.
* This bag includes a four tube set of our 2 3/4 inch round x 8.5 inch tall tubes. The perfect size to hold plenty of your best plugs. These tubes are durable, flexible, and include a plastic bottom cap containing holes for quick drainage.
* 1 year Warranty
* MADE IN THE USA
The Angler Bag is Made in America, with the same quality construction as all the bags in the MAK Surfcasting line. Their new innovative design however, allows MAK to offer this new bag through retail outlets at an affordable price.
They start with a single layer of 9oz Dacron fabric for strength, and hook resistance. The bag has 6 inches of Industrial Strength Velcro on the main flap, and convenient Velcro tips to hold your side flaps out of the way when accessing your plugs. The bottom of the bag is reinforced with 3 strips of 2" belt webbing to protect against wear and tear. The seams and binding, as in all MAK bags, are double stitched, with an additional 4 rows of stitching on the corners, and additional backstitching at all stress points.
The thread is an important component of the bags. They use a bonded polyester thread known for it's high strength, stability in sunlight, and resistance to heat, abrasion, salt water and mildew. The bottom of the bag has 5 solid brass grommets for quick drainage, with additional grommets in the side pockets. Two belt loops secure the bag in place on your belt, and of course, it also has an adjustable shoulder strap attached with double buckle loops and multiple layers of stitching at all attachment points.
On the inside, they have included bucktail slots, an closed pocket for leaders or other terminal tackle, an open pocket for soft plastics, along with four strong, but flexible tubes for your plugs.
* Two side pockets with secure flaps, and brass grommets for drainage.
* 2 inch wide, high strength nylon, adjustable shoulder strap.
* Double belt loops, and to secure your bag to your belt.
* 5 Solid Brass grommets in the bottom of the main bag for quick drainage.
* Our main cover has 6 inches of Industrial Strength Velcro on the interior to prevent any inadvertent opening.
* Large side flaps, that overlap to protect the contents, with convenient Velcro tips to hold them out of the way when accessing your plugs.
* On the inside, we have a 6 loop bucktail holder, a closed pocket on the main flap, and an additional 8 inch open pocket for storing Slug-Gos, Rubber Shads, and other similar artificial baits.
* This bag includes a four tube set of our 2 3/4 inch round x 8.5 inch tall tubes. The perfect size to hold plenty of your best plugs. These tubes are durable, flexible, and include a plastic bottom cap containing holes for quick drainage.
* 1 year Warranty
* MADE IN THE USA
| Brand: | MAK Surfcasting |
4/
5 stars
By Jim Nash From Brooklyn, NY USA on 2013-04-17
Mak Two Tube Belt Bag
I bought this bag to "go light" in the spring- I have been bouncing around back bays here on Long Island, and once one of the members of a club I am in the process of joining pointed out a better way to mount it to my belt, the bag has fit the bill nicely. You can carry more than enough swimmers, shads and bucktails for a light tackle trip, and I can't wait to see how it does as my primary bag on my next Costa Rica trip. The belt loops are too big for a two inch belt like the Mak one that I have, and unsecured, the bag will slide on the belt- if you weave one of the Velcro ends o the Mak belt in an "over/under" fashion, the bag stays put. All in all a good piece of gear if you want to lighten up your load or back up your main bag.
4/
5 stars
By Chunkman From WMass
on 2013-02-05
Pros: Lots of room
Cons: None yet
Recommended: Yes
Great Buy
Haven't been able to use yet but this bag has so much room, I'll be able to fit everything. Bag is well made
5/
5 stars
By JohnnyArslanian From S. Jersey
on 2012-10-24
Pros: Well Made
Cons: Not Sure if Any
Recommended: Yes
Mak
I own a MAC belt & I love it. I've checked out the bags and they seem like they are very well made.
5/
5 stars
By danny From southshore ma
on 2012-10-19
Pros: side pockets hold water bottles,rigged eels or more
Cons: cant take shoulder strap off
Recommended: Yes
mak 4 tube
Ive had many bags surfcaster, precision pac and aqua skins and others, by far the best most durable yet simple bag I have have ever owed, very pleased would recommend to all.
4/
5 stars
By Dj#2 From Rhode island
on 2012-10-19
Pros: Light,heavy duty construction
Cons: Bucks get a little hung up
Recommended: Yes
Bucktail pouch
Overall a good pouch... the only set back is one big bucktails and small ones getting caught up... 1.5oz -z is fine in the fisherman slots for bucks....anything smaller or bigger place in the main section
4/
5 stars
By MentL From Mass
on 2012-10-19
Pros: Good quality
Cons: None
Recommended: Yes
Rigged eel container
Bought this for rigged eels and it has exceeded my expectations. First off its small enought not to be a pain and in my way but big enough to fit 3 large rigged eels. Second the Tupperware container is a good heavy duty plastic and seals tightly(so that eel juice doesn't leak).
5/
5 stars
By fishchris From Middletown
on 2012-08-29
Pros: Durable, Drains Well, Good Size
Cons: Tubes are weak
Recommended: Yes
Love this little bag
Awesome material and nice features to this bag. Only complaint is that the tubes need to be sturdier ----
5/
5 stars
By atlas From PA
on 2012-07-28
Pros: construction, space, price
Recommended: Yes
Great Product
You can not go wrong with this bag. It's durable, it has plenty of room, it's secure, and it's affordable.
5/
5 stars
By fishnmotor From Pacifica, CA
on 2012-07-24
Pros: Lightweight and durable
Cons: Shoulder strap is permanent
Recommended: Yes
WORTH THE $$$!!!
Plenty of storage. It's lightweight since it's not double layered like other "custom" Dacron surfbags that costs a lot more. Yet, this bag is definitely just as durable.
5/
5 stars
By GDlive622 From Long Island, NY
on 2012-05-23
Pros: Hooks don't stick, large, light, well made
Cons: none
Recommended: Yes
Just what I was looking for...
I wanted something to hold rubber shads type lures. The fabric really IS hook resistant. I loaded it up and have not had one hook get caught on the fabric. And it holds more than you need on a typical walk on the beach. I've even started putting in a jar of pork rinds for my bucktails. The construction is great. Should last a long time. This pouch is AWESOME. Don't hesitate to buy.
5/
5 stars
By JeffL From Nj
on 2012-04-24
Recommended: YesAwesome belt
Tried many of belts and so far this is the best by far. No random un snaps. No damage to my waders like the dive belt i used to use. Def all around good belt..
3/
5 stars
By Chris From Rockaway
on 2012-01-26
Pros: price
Cons: tubes
Recommended: Yes
Good bag for the price
For the money this is a good bag and it's the only one to last me a full season. Its durable and has good stitching. It drains fairly well but unfortunately doesn't have drain holes for the inside back pouch so I put some in myself. I wish the shoulder strap was removable since I attach the bag to my belt. I had to cut the shoulder strap off. The tubes didn't last me a full season (cracked). The tape product that holds the tubes together didn't do its job and the tubes came apart. All that aside I'm hard on my gear and fish plenty, so the bag performed well for its cost.
4/
5 stars
By Green Giant From Long Island
on 2011-06-22
Pros: hooks don't catch, light weight
Cons: no D-ring to clip to your belt
Recommended: Yes
Awesome bag
This bag is definitely top notch! Fished this bag on the south side of Montauk. Had one of those other bags and couldn't keep the hooks out of the material. No such problem here! Drainage wasn't a problem either. Lots of grommets to get the water out and the tubes emptied right quick too. Awesome bag for any price! This is the bag to look at if your wanting to upgrade to a new bag.
5/
5 stars
By JohnZ From MA
on 2011-06-03
Pros: Durable, holds a lot of plugs
Cons: None
Recommended: Yes
Great Bag for the Money!
Have been using this bag for about a month now and have put it to the test. It performs like a much more expensive bag. Plenty of room for plugs, tins, etc... and it's durable enough that I haven't had a hook penetrate the fabric past the barb yet. It drains well and the shoulder strap is very comfortable, considering it isn't padded.
The MAK Angler line of plug bags and fishing accessories bridges the gap between the base model plug bags and the super high end models. MAK puts out bags that are built to last. The price point is kept in check by using a single layer of high-quality material instead of the double layer utilized on many of the super high end bags. The result is a lighter bag that's still super strong.
Mak Angler products really stand out. Built with lightweight, strong materials that you won't find hooks digging into or seems busting on you. It's a line of products that are built to withstand harsh environments day after day on the water, season after season. Whether you fish hard or just want gear that will last a LONG time, here it is. The price may be a little bit higher than the rest, but you're buying peace of mind as well.
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 cchobot | MAK Angler Lineup of Plug Bags and Accessories Oct 1 2012 11:01AM | The MAK Angler line of plug bags has continued to delight anglers this year. Specifically, this thread references products in the "ANGLER" line, developed to create a new price point in between the entry level plug bag and the super-high-end lines (Hunter, AS Elite, Commando, Ebbpoint, MAK Surfcasting, etc.) The goal of the line was to provide high quality bags and accessories at a more manageable price than the super-high end models. Post any comments, questions, stories, etc. that have to do with the line.  My personal experience with the line has been positive so I thought I'd chime in here: I'd been REALLY wanting the MAK Angler tin and bucktail pouch. In my mind, a good belt pouch needs to be rugged since it will be getting wet / drying out / getting rubbed on rocks / etc. Additionally, it'd be great if it didn't get water-logged. Having a heavy bag strapped around your waist is no fun. The MAK pouch delivered for me, I love it. Check out a pic of my bag (currently setup w/ tins for chasing Albies). The view is taken from what you'd be looking at w/ the bag strapped on your belt: 
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cchobot | Oct 18 2012 12:04PM | Heads up everyone, we're giving a MAK angler 2-Tube tall bag away, details here: http://www.edgeangling.com/forums/ed...-giveaway.html |
 Bassmonkey | Oct 18 2012 1:13PM | I love my medium belt pouch. I keep it full of 9" sluggos. The hooks don't get stuck in the tough material. And if you're into fashion, the logo is hot! |
 Scratch59 | Oct 18 2012 1:58PM | Still looking for the perfect bucktail pouch. Was in the shop a month or so ago looking at this lineup. The accessories really have me excited, as I like the high end bags, but the accessories generally get worn out so quickly that it is nice to have a medium price point option for these. |
cchobot | Oct 18 2012 2:26PM |  Originally Posted by Scratch59   but one of these days.
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 Fishoholic | Oct 18 2012 5:00PM | very sharp bag! |
 crnelson | Oct 18 2012 8:55PM | Warning: the image you are about to see may be disturbing for some viewers Attachment 5060 That AS bucktail pouch is less than 2 months old and has almost totally disintegrated. After about a month I wished I had ponied up the cash for the mak one the first time. |
Bassmonkey | Oct 19 2012 7:37AM | Yesterday, I returned an aquaskinz small-tall (to a different shop, can I say that here?). It was 3 weeks old and its condition looked like the buck tail pouch above. I also have a medium that has held up fine for 3 seasons, so their quality control seems to be slipping. I will definitely be considering a mak to replace it. |
 chefchris | Oct 19 2012 10:31AM | The Mak Angler series is great for the price point, you are getting a higher end bag with a middle of the road price. one thing that should be pointed out is his bags feature 6" of velcro when everyone elses are 4". it helps in the big surf or swimming out to rocks. Im also looking for a bucktail pouch. like the looks of that one. |
 puppet | Oct 19 2012 10:38AM | I have both the small and medium aquaskinz bag. I also have two Aqua skinz bucktail holsters. I bought these about 6 years ago...and they have held up pretty well....until recently they have started to show signs of replacement. The velcro is getting weak and the belt loops on the small plug bag got torn last year and I had to sew them back on. About a month and a half ago I bought the MAK Angler 2 tube tall and the MAK Angler bucktail pocket. I have used them a dozen times....here are my thoughts. 1. The nylon used in the MAK is so much better...compared to the Aquaskinz bags I own. It is so big a difference,especially because there is no way for a hook to hang in the material. Several times I have had plugs locked in the material or in the drainage holes of my Aquaskinz bags. I have yet to see any evidence if this will ever happen with the MAK angler products. The materials are so much nicer. It is a hands down winner in the comparison. 2. MAK has a much more aggressive use of velcro....without the use of any buckles or clips. I see this as a good thing...nothing to break or jamb with sand. Its a much more easy and reliable opening and closure...especially when things get cold...and you are operating with club hands. The MAK Angler 2 tube tall... I like it...and would recommend it. I like fishing as light as I can...but for the size this bag offers plenty of room. There is plenty of room in the front buctail/tin pocket...and in the plug compartment. There is enough room in the plug compartment to wedge extra lures. The only negatives that I feel is that the plug tubes are not snug and swim around a bit. I am torn about this...as its nice to jam extra stuff in the voids, but if you don't I can see the tubes lifting out when reaching in for some plugs....especially one handed. I wish the top flap covered the opening of the plug compartment a little better. Part of me wishes for the use of a square or rectangular opening tube to maximize the interior volume. The negatives are not a deal breaker by any means. I really like the bag. Probably the best for the price. The MAK Angler Bucktail pouch... For starters...I like it and for the most part it is probably is the top product for the task. Its nice how there are two rows that are sized differently to hold small and big bucktails. It holds a lot of lead. That said....I am still getting used to it. The materials are so much nicer, but I am not sure how I feel about the size and the double rows. There was something elegant about the design and profile of the Aqua Skinz bucktail holster....and the price was tough to beat $15 vs $70...excellent until I saw the crnelson's image above. The MAK holder has a bigger profile/offset from the belt(double rows). It hasn't been much of an issue, but I am still getting used to the change in profile I feel like I am sticking my hand into a bear trap when reaching in to grab something...hooks on both sides of the pocket. Scottw suggested a trick where you can nest the hooks of the bucktails into the neighbor's pocket. This helps, but I found that it can cause bucktails to get popped from their holders when you pull the neighbor bucktails out. I tend to avoid wearing gloves, but would imagine...a gloved hand would make this even more of a challenge. Its not to say that the same thing doesn't happen with the Aqua Skinz holster. One advantage with the MAK pouch is that if you do accidentally pop a bucktail out of its tube....it will most likely end up inside the bottom of the pouch instead of on the sand or in the surf. I have a feeling that I have lost more bucktails that way...than I do from snags. One of the things that I really like about the MAK lineup are the couple extra simple bags they offer. http://www.edgeangling.com/miva/grap...ch_428x350.jpg Prior to seeing these I have been buying diving pockets and fitted them with tubes to use as plug bags. Some of them are remarkably similar in size and shape as the Small plugbags offered by these different surf fishing companies....the only difference is that they are between $20-$30. What is fantastic is that MAk is offering similar bags for the same price point, but with the snag-resistant materials and better drainage. I purchase a MAK rigged eel bag from the edge for under $30...that I intend to customize with some square tubes. What I really like about these simple bags is their profile and price point. Between the Angler 2 tube tall and the 2 tube short I am making from the rigged eel bag, I will have the equivalent of a 4 tube bag on my belt....Rockin! |
 scottw | Oct 19 2012 10:43AM | those jig heads have sharp teeth
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scottw | Oct 19 2012 10:44AM | Originally Posted by crnelson
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 cow tamer | Oct 19 2012 10:59AM | MAK ATTACK - two tube is just the right size for me |
scottw | Oct 19 2012 1:17PM | I've used the two tube tall and the large pouch all season, great thing about them is that I can pull the tubes out of the bag and stick my plano boxes in it and the pouch and my camera, leader spool, ... etc when I get on the kayak or go looking for albies, plenty of storage room for everything that I need...very versatile combo, rugged too, I've beaten them up pretty good and they certainly stand up to the punishment |
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