Fishing Gear

AT last a super-lightweight threadline reel with all the features ATC technology provides has landed in Australia. The ATC Valiant CF is a full carbon fibre reel that immediately impresses with its ultra-light weight and host of features. Three models are in the range, each coming with its own neoprene travel bag. The 800, which weighs an incredibly light 165g, …

PLATYPUS Platinum monofilament is the result of many years of research and development. Platypus Platinum gives you a line that has the advantages of low diameter with the value for money that only local manufacturers can provide. Through years of consultation with Australian anglers, Platypus has created a thin-diameter monofilament without compromising qualities such as abrasion resistance and knot strength. Thinner diameter …

WITH the increase in swimbait fishing techniques spreading across Australia, Samaki has designed two specific actions to suit the Australian market. The 7’9” Samaki Zing model is designed for medium to large swimbaits up to 5oz while the 8’ model suits the bigger timber swimbait lures up to 8oz. Both have a long, double-handed butt design that is detachable at …

Z-MAN’s popular fishing shirt is now available in pink, just in time for summer and sure to be a hit in the heat. This quality, lightweight ladies fishing shirt has a UPF45 sun-protection rating, collar, long sleeves, zip front and is manufactured from dye-sublimated, quick-dry material, ready for your next adventure. The initial run of sizes available includes kids sizes …

Its sublimated design features a striking underwater marlin image and the design is finished with a comfortable buttoned V-neck and round polyester cuffs. The Jarvis Walker Tournament Long Sleeve Fishing Shirt is available in six adult sizes from small to XXXL. Visit jarviswalker.com.au for more information.

  SAMAKI’S newly launched tool range extends from solid hardware to functional and practical appliances such as a handy line spooler. The Samaki Line Spooler is your new go-anywhere device, meaning you’ll never have any issues with re-spooling your reel again. This adaptable device features a high-suction cup at the base for ease of use anywhere, is manufactured of lightweight …

THE Inhibitor Corrosion Fighting VCI Pro Chips represent a great innovation to stop hooks and lures from rusting away. Just place a chip in the lure compartment of your tackle box for rust protection for six to 12 months. VCI Pro Chips are proven to stop rust and corrosion, penetrate and protect, be environmentally safe, provide long-lasting and economical protection, …

TACKLE Tactics is bringing Australian anglers over 60 years of legendary lure making history with the launch of Bagley hard-bodies in Australia. Every Bagley lure is individually hand-tuned and water tested to ensure the legendary action lives on. With Jarmo Rapala, former CEO of the worldwide Rapala Group and part of the legendary Rapala family at the helm, Bagley is …

THE new Quantum Smoke Inshore Speed Freak spin reels are all about speed and drag power in a lightweight reel for inshore and estuary fishing. The new Inshore Speed Freak format with a blazing-fast 6.2:1 gear ratio is introduced in sizes 40 and 50, which are ideal for fast lure retrieves for species such as tailor, queenfish, trevally, salmon and …