Fishing Gear

THE Zerek Speed Donkey is a name you’ll need to remember. The term comes from this lure’s ability to hold in extremely well at speed and attract big fish, which are sometimes called donkeys. At 140mm long, the Speed Donkey is the perfect baitfish profile for offshore, estuaries and big rivers where mullet and garfish are found. Built exceptionally tough …

SHIMANO, the brand known for solving Father’s Day presents year-on-year since 1921 as well as making the best fishing gear in the world, has the perfect range of tackle storage systems for the ‘casting king’ of the family… Dad. Covering all the essential aspects, needs and styles of fishing, the Shimano tackle storage systems comprising Lure Cases and Wallets are the …

THE Fin-Nor Tournament Long Sleeve Fishing Shirt is made of a high-performance 167gsm polyester fabric for active anglers who live to target big fish out wide. The 100 percent polyester fabric is lightweight and stays cool and dry while wicking moisture. The long sleeve fishing shirt is designed to keep you comfortable during high-exertion activities in hot weather, making it suitable …

JARVIS Walker Brands has released a Multi-Use Scarf that is as affordable as it is comfortable and handy. The Multi-Use Scarf is made of a 212gsm polyester-spandex blend that offers UPF30+ UV protection. The fabric is moisture wicking to keep you cool and dry and is finished with an anti-bacterial treatment for hygiene, comfort and longevity. A Multi-Use Scarf is …

NORTHERN Australian waters are famous for ‘tricky to wrangle’ barramundi, and with the likely obstacles of fatigue and tropical heat, you’ll be wishing for the best baitcaster reels in the business. Introducing the Shimano Caenan baitcast reel – Shimano’s newest smart entry to mid-level baitcaster designed for those tricky barra. The Caenan features four S A-RB bearings and brake performance …

Jig heads need to be strong and you will require a variety of weights and sizes to cover different-sized plastics, water depths and currents. Plenty of different soft plastics brands are on the market and all will work. I use Z-Man plastics for the massive range and their strength as well as the humble Squidgy Fish. Vibration lures are designed …

Jason and I agree that the market doesn’t need more of the same old drab colours, and rather than cod seeing the same thing over and over, why not present them with something they’ve never seen before? I’ll be honest. Ninety percent of spinnerbaits on the market will catch fish – even the cheap and nasty $2 Chinese spinnerbaits, but …

ROVEX D:8 is an eight-carrier braided line made from high-quality Japanese HMPE fibres. The all-new D:8 braid design offers excellent casting distance, fish-fighting power and incredible value for money. The D:8 Braid’s round profile is achieved with the latest line braiding technology used to weave a tight pattern to maintain its robust shape, combining each of the eight strands into …

AS more anglers discover the benefits of weedless rigging when fishing in and around weed, mangroves, fallen timber and other structure, it was only natural that Tackle Tactics would receive requests for weedless jig heads to suit smaller plastics. This has seen the addition of ChinlockZ Finesse and SnakelockZ Finesse jig heads to TT Lures’ current weedless range that includes …