Fishing Gear

Hi everyone, November on the Gold Coast is when some of our favourite fish start to fire up, and that includes sand or summer whiting. These incredibly prolific fish are distributed along the east coast of Australia, from Cape York south to Tasmania. They spawn two to three times at river mouths and surf zones during September to April and …

When it comes to fishing, there is always a lot of talk about finding new ground and searching, and yes, it’s definitely a good thing to do. Though something to not forget is the old ground as well. What I mean by this is, ground you found by searching and have caught fish on at some point. My advice, when …

Okuma Barbarian rods – Tackle Tactics Angler requests have seen the Okuma Barbarian specialist bait rod range continue to grow at Tackle Tactics, with the latest additions being a 10’6” and 11’6” model – expanding the range to seven models, from 7’ to 11’6”. The latest additions will be perfect for anglers chasing whiting, luderick, bream and dart, along with …

From Sun Protection Australia based in Byron Bay, the latest version of the favourite Adapt-A-Cap Ultimate now includes a drawstring and toggle, allowing the fabric to remain up over the nose – maintaining maximum sun, wind and glare protection for the lips and nose – though loose enough for comfort. Combined with a wide anti-glare visor, in-built sweatband and easy …

Daiwa’s new D-Box range of tackle trays has been designed and developed to produce a cohesive range of purpose-built storage perfectly suited to the modern angler. Available in a range of sizes and depths, Daiwa’s D-Box range is made from recycled polypropylene, a low-impact material which delivers no toxic waste, no emissions, no fluorocarbons and no halogens in its process. …

When conditions were right over the past month, the fishing rated from good to great in Moreton Bay. But when conditions were off, fishing was downright tough. Now, when I get into this article, remember one thing… these are my theories only, whether they’re right or wrong. My opinions have been forged by spending a great deal of time on …

Building on the foundations of Nasci FC, Miravel utilises a CI4+ body and side plate for significant weight reductions. Shimano’s cold-forged Hagane Gear reel technology provides Miravel with unparalleled gear durability. With premium performance at the forefront of design, Silent Drive – the same technology found in Shimano’s flagship Stella range – features in Miravel. This technology translates into smoother …

THE whole Goat tribe has arrived! After the success of the 3” Baby Goat and an influx of angler requests, we’ve added the 3.75” Goat and 4.25” Billy Goat to the Z-Man Australia range. Not only a dynamite topwater presentation, the dual paddle feet also pump on a standard jig head for fishing subsurface for a wide variety of species. …

Over the past few months, the weather wasn’t able to make up its mind about what it wanted to do. This makes things a little frustrating when all you want to do is go fishing for kingfish and snapper! I was always told, never waste a good day to hit the water and never waste a bad day, get ready …

AFTA 2022 – John Dunphy Award for Innovation THE Gunnell Rod GRV2 is an Australian invention tested and perfected in worldwide conditions. GRV2 is fully engineered here in Australia and is proudly manufactured with our partners in Thailand. The GRV2 makes an ideal outfit for anglers not used to heavy game gear or deep-sea combos. Troll, tease, jig, drift or …