Fishing Gear

Following the popularity of 3.5” and 4.5” RT Shads, Molix have released a range of massive 7” RT Shads, developed exclusively for large Aussie predators. RT Shads have super-realistic baitfish profiles in a soft high-density material, with three dimensional eyes and a high concentration of glitter to give just the right amount of flash. The large paddle tails produce a …

A new era in Okuma, the ITX Carbon Spin Reel offers anglers exceptional quality, value and performance. The Okuma ITX is unmatched in its class – featuring lightweight and rigid C-40X long strand carbon fibre construction in the body, side plates and rotor – providing exceptional strength where it is needed most. A machined aluminium screw-in handle assures positive engagement …

Spring and summer traditionally herald the arrival of crankbait season and the Infeet Rollin’ Crank is the ultimate finesse crank for the Aussie angler. Developed to give anglers the perfect bite size crank option the 32mm Infeet Rollin’ Crank is available in two depths – MR and DR – and is the perfect bait for Australia’s diverse estuaries. The MR …

SALTWATER fly fishing in Australia continues to grow in popularity, thanks in part to companies such as TFO that are producing high performance fly rods at affordable prices. The new Mangrove Coast is a mediumfast action saltwater rod designed for easy loading and effortless casting, which makes it ideal for casters of all skill levels. Featuring a full-wells grip with …

SINCE their first-hand carved 80mm timber Boomerang lures were revealed to the angling world 37 years ago, the team at Predatek (formerly Downunder) Lures has earned an enviable reputation for developing outstandingly effective lure designs. During the industry-wide sales slump of the initial Covid lockdowns in early 2020, the design team used this downtime wisely and turned their skills to …

AFTER catching my first fish on a soft plastic about 35 years ago, I have been hooked and have fished many styles, types and colours of plastics, learning to rig and fish them a stack of different ways over the years. Soft plastics are relatively inexpensive, look real, feel real and with a squirt of scent they even smell and …

IN recent months we have been faced with strong winds, big seas and even COVID-19 lockdowns limiting fishing options. So what can you do? Sort out your fishing tackle, of course! In this article I outline a number of fishing tackle storage and preparation strategies I use so I’m well placed to find the gear I want in a hurry. …

THE Gold Coast Broadwater has been fishing remarkably well and has had a great variety of fish on the bite. School mackerel normally appear in the southern Broadwater at this time of year because they begin their annual migration from the north. I have never seen this many though – we’ve had large numbers of schoolies feeding every day for …

IF there has been a positive to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, perhaps it is the realisation that we as a nation rely too heavily on imported goods. Personally, I’ve been buying Australian made as first preference for more than a quarter of a century. Taken almost to the point of obsession, I’ve been fishing exclusively with Australian-made lures …

AS a charter operator, mess and disorganisation seriously get under my skin. Now, if you know me personally I am one of the messiest people about, and the console of my boat is a clear indication of many moments of mayhem. Lures with rusty hooks stacked on top of each other and hidden underneath is a pair of line clippers that …