Yamashita EGI-OH Search Shallow Review
I have been using Yamashita’s EGI-OH Search range since it first came out, and I still rate it as one of the best squid jig series ever made. That is not a throwaway line. Over the years I have used just about every squid jig worth using, and the Search range has always had a way of finding squid when other jigs are not getting the same attention. The original appeal was pretty simple: Yamashita built a jig that combined visual, sonic and action-based attraction in one package. You had the 490 Glow, the tuned internal Search Rattle, a good fall posture, strong darting action and, later, the upgraded bodies, colours and sinker designs that kept the range evolving without
How To Dry Age Fish at Home
For years we’ve been told ‘fresh is best’. Jonah Yick explains why hanging your catch whole in a fridge for a few days delivers better flavour, texture, shelf life and presentation — and how to set it up at home.
Hooked Up 170 July 2026
Hooked Up Magazine’s 170th edition is packed with winter fishing content, including a detailed look at targeting King George whiting in Port Phillip Bay, the benefits of dry ageing fish, and the best southern species to chase through the colder months. We also review the new Yamashita EGI-OH Search Shallow squid jigs and put the McLures Mogul game lure under the spotlight. With practical advice, new tackle and seasonal fishing inspiration, Edition 170 has plenty to keep anglers busy this winter.
Hooked Up 169 June 2026
The June edition of Hooked Up Magazine is packed with practical winter fishing advice, including a complete guide to trolling for Southern Bluefin Tuna, how to rig spin tackle for hard-fighting big-game species, and proven techniques for targeting southern sharks during the colder months. Plus, you’ll find the latest gear, boats, electronics, destination features and expert fishing tips from around Australia.
How to cube for southern bluefin tuna
There’s something about old techniques that never really die. They just sit quietly in the background, waiting for the right moment to come back into play. Cubing for southern bluefin tuna is exactly that. It’s an approach that dates back decades, something that was almost standard practice through the 70s and 80s, before high-speed trolling and modern lure technology took over. But when the fish stop behaving how you want them to, when they sit mid-water and ignore everything you throw at them, cubing is still one of the most effective ways to turn a tough day into a memorable one. When Tuna Won’t Play the Game With the resurgence of southern bluefin numbers in recent seasons, particularly those solid
Trolling for southern bluefin tuna
Trolling lures is the most effective way to target barrel size bluefin tuna, it remains the backbone of modern game fishing — covering ground, locating active fish and consistently producing strikes when conditions align. While the concept sounds simple, consistently capturing barrels while trolling is built around understanding fish behaviour, lure presentation, spread design and boat control. Locating Southern Bluefin Tuna The more information you can gather before leaving the ramp, the more productive your day will be. Social media and local reports provides real-time information on captures, water conditions and active areas. Word travels quickly in the tuna scene and paying attention to current reports can save countless hours of searching or being in the completely wrong area. Local
Lowrance Recon Review
Electric motors have always been a core part of modern lure fishing. Whether you’re working edges for bream, holding on a reef, or creeping along a flat chasing flathead, they’ve gone from a luxury to an essential bit of kit. Over time, as sounders and motors began to integrate, things stepped up again. Spot-lock replaced anchors, GPS control improved boat positioning, and suddenly anglers had a level of precision that just wasn’t possible before. But for a long time, if you were running Lowrance or Simrad electronics, you were missing that full integration. That gap is now well and truly closed with the release of the Recon electric motor. I’ve been running a Lowrance Recon on my Stacer 589 Crossfire,
Hooked Up 168 May 2026
The May issue is packed with smart, technical fishing for a cracking time of year on the water. Our cover story focuses on the southern estuaries, winter is prime time for big bream and estuary perch holding in the timber, with EPs in particular hitting hard as they push into structure. As we move into late autumn, it’s all about finesse, refinement and making the most of the conditions. The tuna bite is firing, and inside this issue we look at cubing for southern bluefin tuna, a proven technique that can be deadly when the fish are holding deep and aren’t taking lures. We also look at fishing lighter to get more bites, breaking down how subtle changes in line,