Fishing

You can cover lots of ground drifting, but don’t rule out jumping out of the kayak and beaching it or tying it to you so it doesn’t float away and continuing to wade the flats with your kayak by your side. The gear I use consists of a light 1-3kg, 7’ rod and 2000-size reel with a smooth drag. The most …

HERE’S a list of a bunch of exhibitors that you can find at the 2016 Brisbane National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo. Easy to mount, pre-programmed receiver. Compact 200psi valve block with sealed connectors. Easily added to existing air control systems. Optional digital or analogue gauge for accurate pressure reference at your set height measurement. For more information, …

Three spectacular new colours have been added to the Atomic Hardz range. These colours have been tested extensively by pro anglers around the country for different species in many situations. Black Beauty Black Beauty has been designed specifically for Atomic Vibs. This darker colour is going to be perfect for natural specialists who chase those elusive native freshwater fish that can …

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FLASH Point tailspinners from Australian brand TT Lures feature a realistic baitfish profile and 3D eyes, hand-painted finishes, a chemically sharpened, black nickel hook and a 24K gold-plated or nickel-plated blade designed to create flash and vibration to call fish to the lure and trigger strikes. They have been tested and proven on bass, golden perch and cod while also …

Setting itself ahead of the competition, Shimano boasts leading experience with metal manufacturing technologies and a long-running association with production of enduring, uncompromising quality products. Hagane is a Shimano reel design concept created to withstand continual use and extreme abuse. It is an innovation of inbuilt toughness and durability, working alongside Shimano’s precision engineering. Shimano reels are recognised for their …

On the second day we decided to run the same pattern. With the tides getting later and bigger each day, the risk was always whether everything would hold up or be delayed. Both boys started at Collis again, though the first cast hook-up didn’t repeat. It quickly became apparent that the bite was likely to be an hour later with the tide, …