 CUBAN FIN-NORS NOW AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE COLORS Did you ever wonder why people call these Cuban Fin-Nors? I have a pretty good idea, but first let me tell you a little bit about this kind of fishing. It dates back to the Spanish colonization of the Americas and it continues to be in use to this day. It is a convenient way to fish from a boat or shore. The angler can apply a significant amount of pressure (drag) to the rim of the spool with minimum effort, and it is very simple to cast far without the risk of birdnesting. So, here's how they got the name Fin-Nor. Back in the '70s, as American tourists with their big boats and big Fin-Nors traveled the Caribbean waters, they started referring to the local fishing gear as "Cuban Fin-Nors", and it stuck. You see these everywhere in Cuba and other Caribbean countries. I prefer to call them Cuban Reels or to use the term the locals use "yo-yos" or "carrete de mano" (hand reel). It is an old and venerable way of fishing. I know some very capable fishermen who have been using these yo-yos all their lives and they work. Santiago, the main character in Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea, makes use of one (although he is seen fighting the fish mano-a-mano in the old Spencer Tracy version of the movie). I’ve used them many times when I was younger and it was my method of choice for fishing around the Miami bridges and wrecks. Catching a nice snapper on one of these yo-yos is a lot of fun and you can feel every single move and pull the fish makes. OK, we don't expect you to drop your rods and reels and pick up yo-yo fishing, but you may find they have a bunch of other uses. The most popular use nowadays is for wrapping rigs to keep them neatly stored (see picture). I understand they are used for ice fishing up north. A juggler came into the store and got a dozen of them (luckily he did not juggle them inside the store). Just last week a golf pro picked up a bunch to use in some sort of training. A friend uses them to wrap Christmas lights after the season so they don't get tangled. These yo-yos are just a handy device for storing stuff and keeping it from getting tangled in your tackle box or anyplace else. With multiple color options, there must be a million creative uses for them. Our yo-yos are available in eight colors and two sizes. They are all equally popular. Available in Pink, Blue, Red, Yellow, Green, Black, Wine and Gold. Cuban Reel 6 in. $ 5.99 Cuban Reel 8 in. $ 5.99 SPECIAL: GET ONE FREE FOR EVERY FOUR YOU BUY; OUR CHOICE OF COLOR AND SIZE. You can see StingRay's Cuban Reels online at: http://www.stingraytackle.com/6-and-9-inch-cuban-reel-yoyo.aspx
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