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

Black Mamba Spin Rods

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The beauty and the beast that is TT Fishing’s Black Mamba. At the pinnacle of the spin range, with its stealth black and silver finish and fast actions, Black Mamba rods are designed to cast long, drive your lure effectively, feel the most subtle bites and set hooks solid. Black Mamba rods are built on high performance 36/40T Toray carbon …

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Penn Fathom II Lever Drag and Penn Slammer Braid PE X8

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Penn Fathom II Lever Drag Penn Fathom II Lever Drag two-speed reels are compact but loaded with big features. Featuring a full metal body for durability, the Penn Fathom II Lever Drag series offers power and speed in a lightweight package. Now with a new cosmetic and a variety of updates, including the pull-to-turn preset knob to eliminate accidental changes …

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Saltiga Rough Ride

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Saltiga Rough Ride construction is unique. The dimpled golf ball-like pattern stabilises the lure, both in the cast through the air and when retrieving through the water. The dimples create a stable pocket of air hugging the lure’s body, preventing tumbling and aiding in swimming stability in rough water conditions. On the inside, Saltiga Rough Ride features a thicker stainless-steel …

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ATC Combat Plus V2

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The ATC Combat Plus V2 200 (right hand) and 201 (left hand) have been upgraded with new components and improved internal parts. Featuring the new open-frame V-shaped line guide, which improves smoothness at high drag pressures and, with less resistance when casting, total distance is significantly improved. Improved brass gears are at the heart of the extra strength and durability, …

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Pro-Tech Pop 50 Berkley

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The Pro-Tech Pop 50 is designed to make maximum noise with minimum bulk where it counts. Sitting tail down at rest, its slender rear design ensures maximum hook exposure for the subtlest of bites. It’s super easy to fish, casting like a bullet and able to be worked slow or fast depending on the target species. The Pop 50 has …

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Seapower and Tanacom Z and X

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Daiwa’s growing stable of electric reels welcomes a selection of new rods for 2023, with the Dendoh rod line-up expanding on the arrival of the 22 Seapower, 22 Tanacom Z and 22 Tanacom X. The 22 Seapower is the premium offering of the three new releases and features a Glatech/X45X blank, Fuji silicon carbide guides, heavy duty Alps swivel tip …

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Nomad Squidtrex 95mm

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The Squidtrex uses patent-pending technology to combine a soft vibration lure into a squid-shaped body to produce a unique action designed to trigger bites. It can be jigged vertically, cast or even trolled. The soft TPE construction allows strength and durability matched with realistic movement of the tentacles, which waft and wiggle in the water to entice bites when sinking …

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Hard Armour Game Leader

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Platypus Hard Armour Game Leader is available in convenient 50m hanks and 100m lure bag packs, including a re-usable lure bag. Available in both Clear and Ice Blue colours, Hard Armour Game Leader has been formulated to offer anglers extreme abrasion resistance, controlled stretch and outstanding knot and crimp strength. Proudly made in Australia by Platypus – with over 120 …

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The IkiPik

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The easiest and safest way to iki jime your catch! The IkiPik features a super-sharp stainless-steel spike with protective cover mounted in a highly visible robust BPA plastic grip handle, with built-in bottle opener and lanyard attachment! The IkiPik is a highly visible, safe and easy to use iki jime device that penetrates easily through the fish to ensure a …

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Daiwa Infeet SK

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Infeet rod design continues to evolve to meet the needs of anglers and advancements in technologies with the new Infeet SK series delivering anglers some new actions and Fuji’s popular SK (skeleton) reel seat configuration. Apart from the skeleton reel seat, Infeet SK also boasts some additional unique features, most notably a combination guide train of a Fuji titanium SiC …

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