Fishing Gear

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 …

IN the river; Trevally have been running rampant throughout the Noosa River with plenty of quality fish caught in the lower reaches. The Woods Bays area has been the best place to fish for anglers wanting to target bigger fish. Over the past couple of weeks there have been good captures of golden trevally, cale cale, gt’s, tea leafs, and …

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 …

PERFECT for daytime deep-drop swordfishing, Platypus Pre-test Braid enables you to reach depths of 600m and still have exceptional feel and fish-fighting control. You’ll also be able to claim your record catch and legitimately compete in IGFA and GFAA tournaments. Light years ahead of mono or Dacron lines, this high-tech superline cuts through current and depths without a belly to get …

WITH winter in full swing, Wilson has released its Soft Shell Jacket. This full-length, Australian-sized jacket is made from specific materials designed to stop the wind from breaking through the outer layer and getting into your under layers of clothing and cooling you down. The jacket is also water resistant and fitted out with waterproof zippers to provide a degree …