Getting green on the water

7/18/2008 9:47:30 PM

Being smart on the water doesn't just mean selecting the right rod, line and lure to toss out for a bass, redfish or musky.

Green Marine is a new hydraulic fluid that is 100 percent biodegradable, which is great for the environment whether you have no problems or you have a leak that fouls the water.

"We're including Green Marine as the fluid with our Power Pole," said Robert Shamblin of Tampa, who has had the Power Pole on the market for about eight years. "Green Marine is made from American-grown, annually-renewable specialized seed oils. It's 100 percent biodegradable and will be completely biodegraded in 28 days.

"People go out to fish in pristine areas and you don't want to have a leak. If you do have one, then it's too late to do anything about it. We'd hate to have that happen anytime or anywhere."

He said more Green Marine products will be in the works, including washing cleansers and lubricants. Green Marine is compatible with current hydraulic fluids, but Shamblin said for optimum results you should flush the old fluid and add Green Marine.

"We want to be proactive and be part of the solution," he added.

Visit them at www.greenyourboat.com