Berkley® Gulp!® Alive is the next generation in Gulp!™ technology. Now your favorite baits come floating in the "Magic Gravy" in Pint or Quart buckets, enabling you to recharge your baits by putting them back in the bucket.  Gulp is totally biodegradable, and Gulp!® Alive™ brings this spectacular product…well….”alive”.  Portaging to one of those dynamite remote lakes?   You get multiple benefits with this product.  It is compact to carry, with no aeration issues, and is so effective you won’t feel handicapped leaving the live bait behind!
Pint Size $19.99, Quart $39.99.

Free JOE’S lanyard & line clipper with each Gulp! Alive! Purchase

TAKE THE SUN SERIOUSLY WHILE HAVING FUN!

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US, with more than a million new cases expected to be diagnosed this year.*  The clothing industry has responded to these growing statistics by developing garments with UPF (Ultra violet Protection) ratings.

All garments have an inherent amount of protection that is affected by color and tightness of weave.  Lighter colors and looser weaves allow more light to pass through. For example, that white t-shirt you wear to the beach would rate about a "6", until it gets wet.  Then it drops to a "3". 

UPF is a measurement of how much of the sun’s burning ultraviolet rays get through a fabric. The ratings vary from 15-50+ and can be found on stickers or the hang tags on a garment.  What it means: A fabric with a rating of 50 lets in 1/50 of UVA & UVB radiation, or only 2%.

The beauty of UPF is that it can be added to extremely lightweight and light colored garments, which are more comfortable in warmer weather. To get a UPF rating, the fabric must be treated with a special  dye additive that absorbs UVA & UVB radiation, and it must be tested. The dye attaches more easily to synthetics, often times giving them the highest UPF ratings.  Synthetics also possess the still-important attributes of being wrinkle resistant and quick drying.

Nearly every clothing line we carry is making products with UPF. Of course, the more skin coverage a garment has, the more protective it is.  You will find UPF protection in anything from base layers to outer layers and everything in between.  It’s that big of a deal.  Come see what we offer in brands like Columbia, the North Face, Mountain Hardwear, Patagonia, Exofficio, Lole, Woolrich, and White Sierra.

 *  To read more alarming skin cancer statistics, visit www.skincancer.org

CANINE COMPANIONS DESERVE THE BEST OF CARE

Dog training time is dog care time, and being prepared in the field is part of taking care of your canine companion.  Basics include having a good supply of fresh water, training tools and emergency care supplies.  One of our favorites is the Sporting Dog™ First Aid Kit by Creative Pet.  This veterinarian approved emergency system, contains first aid instructions, wound supplies, eye care supplies, bandages, wraps and tools—even 24-hr. Lost Pet Service information—to get you and your dog out of a tight spot in the field.  To view an itemized list of contents and to browse our complete range of dog training equipment, canine GPS electronics, and other care products, log on to www.joessportinggoods.com.

RELAX IN YOUR ENO

Translation:  ENO's (Eagle Nest Outfitter’s) DoubleNest hammock makes you want to snuggle. With two-feet of extra width than the SingleNest, the DoubleNest allows room for one, two, three, or however you decide to pack 400lbs. The DoubleNest seats more than one person comfortably and is essential for family adventures. The DoubleNest still packs down to the size of a grapefruit, so there is no excuse to be without your ENO hammock.  $59.95!

Dimensions: 6' 8" x 9' 10" Weight: 22oz

BIRDING, BOATING, HIKING OR HUNTING, QUALITY OPTICS A MUST!

May is a wonderful month to be Out There, and whether that is bird-watching in the floodplains and marshy nesting areas, hiking through the newly-leaved hardwoods, or boating on the nation’s lakes, rivers and seashores, a good pair of durable, packable binoculars with quality optics is hard to beat.  It is important to remember that in choosing optics, magnification and field-of-view are inversely proportional; that is, as you increase the magnification, the area you can see through the lenses decreases.  Also, once magnification is increased beyond 10 power, hand-held movements are more noticeable.  Most importantly, choosing quality optics is a smart investment.  While bargain binoculars will magnify, looking through them for any period of time will cause eye strain and even headaches—this is where shopping for quality just makes good sense.  Check out the premium optics at Joe’s such as Leica, Nikon, Steiner, Swarovski and Vortex.

Congratulations!
Congrats to this month's mailing list drawing winners!  Each will receive a $20 gift certificate to use on our website store, www.joessportinggoods.com.  This month’s winners are:
 

Kevin Baker

Rico Hidalgo

Brooke McIntire

To be included in our drawing and receive the monthly "Out There with Joe's" newsletter, log on to www.joessportinggoods.com and click on the sign-up message.  Persons currently receiving this newsletter via email are automatically entered in each month's contest.

UPCOMING KEY MINNESOTA FISHING DATES

♦ 05/10/08 - 05/11/08  Governor's Fishing Opener ♦ 05/10/08 - 09/30/08  Lake Trout (summer) 2008 season ♦ 05/10/08 - 10/31/08  Stream Trout in Lakes - 2008 season ♦ 05/10/08 - 02/22/09  Walleye, sauger, northern pike - 2008 season ♦ 05/10/08 - 05/11/08  Take-a-Mom fishing weekend ♦ 05/24/08 - 02/22/09  Largemouth Bass - 2008 season ♦ 05/24/08 - 09/07/08  Smallmouth Bass - 2008 season ♦ 06/06/08 - 06/08/08  Take-a-kid fishing weekend ♦ 06/07/08 - 12/01/08  Muskellunge (Muskie) - 2008 season

Joe's Sporting Goods
33 East County Rd B
St.Paul, MN 55117
651-209-7800
1-888-GO-TO-JOE