PacBak, manufacturer of award-winning coolers, rechargeable vacuum sealers and related outdoor equipment, has strategically extended its reach with the acquisition of HandyBonk fishing gear. Brian McKinnon, PacBak founder and chief innovation officer, made the announcement.
Anyone who has landed a 30-pound fish knows how much fight is left in them. The one-of-a-kind HandyBonk fish Bonker stows inside the end of a round or octagonal 1-1/8″ or 1-1/4″ aluminum net handle. It allows the angler to net the catch, quickly remove the device from the handle by depressing the release button, and safely subdue the fish in one smooth and easy motion. While hefty, if the Bonker drops in the water, it floats.
The Bonker is offered alone for use with an existing net and by drilling a 3/8″ hole. It’s also available as a HandyBonk combo with a 3′, 4′ or 7.3′ poly- or rubber-mesh net. Made in the USA, all components are warrantied for life. The website is www.handybonk.com.
“Like PacBak, HandyBonk is an Alaskan company that was born out of solving a problem,” said McKinnon. “The HandyBonk is one of those ‘Aha!’ products that make you wonder how no one thought of it before.” The products will be marketed as HandyBonk by PacBak.
Contact PacBak, 901 Photo Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503. info@pacbak.com; www.pacbak.com; www.facebook.com/pacbakco; www.instagram.com/pacbakco.
