Fishing Gear

For information on the latest fishing gear and product news updates, you’re in the right place. Our resources allow us access to news and product releases relating to a wide variety of fishing gear – from stickbait rods for big giant trevally on the Great Barrier Reef to the smallest hard-body lures for bream, revolutionary tackle innovations for saltwater and freshwater fishing environ nets, tackle storage solutions and more. If you’ve heard of some hot new fishing gear on the market and want more info, drop us a line at editorial@collins.media

Z-Man 3” TRD HogZ

z-man trd hogz

IS it a crab, shrimp, hellgrammite, yabby, prawn or insect? We’re not sure exactly what Z-Man’s new creature bait is but the TRD HogZ has already accounted for a stack of species in both the fresh and salt. Plenty of moving parts in the form of large antennae and fine legs create vibration and water movement, while the natural buoyancy …

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Samurai Cruisers travel rods

samurai cruisers travel rods

INTRODUCING Samurai’s new three-piece, 5’9” travel rods in two weight ranges in both spin and baitcasting, built specially for barramundi and cod. These are shorter travel rods for pinpoint accuracy, making them perfect for tight country, skinny creeks, mangroves and overgrown river locations. The 16lb and 25lb weights are ideal for your heavier creek needs, so why not keep one …

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TT Lures NedlockZ jig heads

tt lures nedlockz

DESIGNED for the US market as a heavy-duty jig head for the ‘Ned rig’, a finesse rig that has blown up in the States, TT Lures’ NedlockZ jig head was soon being requested by Aussie anglers for applications on home waters. The flattened head of the NedlockZ jig head combines perfectly with the buoyancy of Z-Man’s 10X Tough ElaZtech plastics …

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New Tango Shad colours

THE incredibly popular and successful Zerek Tango Shad has had five new colours added to its 50mm floating range. The five colours are all UV active – some with a lot of UV and others with smaller UV highlights. Each colour has been chosen for its effectiveness in different water colours and thorough testing has ensured these colours are fish …

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Rugged Pelican iPhone 8 cases

pelican iphone 8 cases

THE wait for the new Apple iPhone is over and Pelican Products Australia has got all bases covered with the release of a new range of iPhone 8 cases to keep the next-generation devices safe from accidental damage or breakages – ensuring your new phone goes the distance. Unique for the new Apple smartphone, Pelican will add ‘Adventurer’ and ‘Voyager’ …

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Z-Man 3″ Slim SwimZ

slim swimZ 3" z-man

FOLLOWING on from the popularity of the Z-Man 2.5” Slim SwimZ and driven by angler requests, Tackle Tactics has now released a 3” version of this deadly little paddle tail plastic. This realistic baitfish profile is constructed from 10X Tough ElaZtech, allowing you to catch more fish per plastic. The super-soft, flexible and realistic feel of the ElaZtech combined with …

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Mustad Graphite Travel Bags

Mustad Graphite Travel Bags

MUSTAD has released a new series of storage and travel bags for the new season. Attractively finished in a graphite grey with blue trim, the Mustad bags include four dry bags that are classically styled, a 30-litre dry backpack and a range of larger travel bags that are also highly water resistant. Constructed from waterproof PVC, all zippers and clips …

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Zerek Flat Shad Pro

Zerek Flat Shad Pro

TAKING in the revolutionary design features of the original Flat Shad, the Flat Shad Pro comes with a series of innovations to make the lure even more amazing. At the heart of the new Flat Shad Pro is a softer TPE material. This softer material allows the lure to swim at slower speeds, enables lighter weight jig heads to be …

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Wilson Bone Combat Beast four-piece travel rod

Bone Combat Beast

THE Wilson Bone Combat Beast series of rods, as the name suggests, is built specifically to take on the biggest predators fishing can throw at you. And the Combat Beast four-piece travel takes all the design features of the series and places them into the hands of travelling anglers. Crafted using high-performance Toray carbon material, the blanks have a fast …

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Zerek Giant Ruby crankbait

zerek giant ruby crankbait

THE Zerek Giant Ruby crankbait is a beefed-up cousin of the Ruby Crank. Armed with a bigger bib, this formidable addition to the Zerek family is set to stir up the underwater currents with its wide wobbling action as it meanders through the underwater obstacles between the depths of 4m and 5m. The Giant Ruby’s robust form further enhances its …

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