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

Westin Platypus 100mm DR

THE Westin Platypus DR is the latest recruit to the Westin stables. It is 100mm long, weighs 16g and crash dives to 4m on a constant retrieve, but on a twitch and pause retrieve the Platypus DR will float in the zone longer to trigger those aggressive strikes. The Platypus DR has a built-in long-cast system that allows anglers to …

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TT DemonZ Jig Heads

Featuring the Australian Fishing Trade Association award-winning HeadlockZ grub keeper, TT Lures DemonZ jig heads are premium-quality hand-painted jig heads with realistic 3D eyes built on Gamakatsu black nickel chemically sharpened heavy wire hooks. The colour range has been customised by the Tackle Tactics Pro Team to match popular soft plastic colours and common baitfish species that inhabit our fresh …

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Putting the Sting into Your Vibes

Step four Position the two hooks together and feed the loop through the split ring or tow point and then feed the hooks and beads back through the loop formed. Before tightening, adjust the rig so the hooks are offset, with the dressed hook above the plain hook and the plain hook partially hiding in the skirting of the dressed …

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Be Better Equipped with PENN Tools

PENN knows anglers need more than typical fishing tackle. If your boat is outfitted with all five pairs of new PENN Tools pliers, there will never be a need for MacGyver-style improvisation. There is a spring-loaded PENN plier designed for a wide range of applications. A titanium black nickel coating wrapped over 304 and 420 stainless steel gives these tools the …

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Abu Garcia Revo Spinning Reel

PRECISION engineering, sleek design and cutting-edge performance only begin to describe the new Revo spinning line-up from Abu Garcia. Advancements such as the Rocket Line Management System and AMGearing system on the newly designed Revo spinning reel combined with the lightweight and compact design of the family embody Abu Garcia’s commitment to excellence as well as functionality and style. Abu …

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Ecooda Hornet Stickbait

THERE’S a new stickbait in town: the Ecooda Hornet! The Hornet 180S Stickbait has been built from the ground up with one goal in mind: to create two unique swimming actions within the one bait. If ‘walking the dog’ is your preferred method, no problem, the Hornet 180S has a sensational constant action in both smooth and rough conditions, making alluring …

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Imakatsu Alive Chatter

The Imakatsu Alive Chatter now comes in 70mm slow sink, 70mm fast sink and 90mm and 120mm Monstro versions that cater for a variety of natives. For any further inquiries, please contact the Fish-Tec sales team on sales@fish-tecsolutions.com You can also follow Fish-Tec Solutions on Facebook and Instagram.

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Atomic Hardz New Colours

Three spectacular new colours have been added to the Atomic Hardz range. These colours have been tested extensively by pro anglers around the country for different species in many situations. Black Beauty Black Beauty has been designed specifically for Atomic Vibs. This darker colour is going to be perfect for natural specialists who chase those elusive native freshwater fish that can …

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Flash Point Tailspinners from TT Lures

FLASH Point tailspinners from Australian brand TT Lures feature a realistic baitfish profile and 3D eyes, hand-painted finishes, a chemically sharpened, black nickel hook and a 24K gold-plated or nickel-plated blade designed to create flash and vibration to call fish to the lure and trigger strikes. They have been tested and proven on bass, golden perch and cod while also …

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Wilson Cotton Prawn Net

THE Wilson Cotton Prawn Net has been specifically made to make prawning with a dip net easier. Cotton mesh means the prawns do not slide up the mesh and out while you’re dipping for another prawn because the cotton does not allow the prawns to slide up the netting; in fact it actually traps the prawns in the bottom of …

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