Evergreen Wide Seeker
I don’t recall when I first became aware of Evergreen — it was probably their squid jigs — but my eyes really opened when I
Daiwa 25 Revelry Review
The Daiwa Luvias, when it was in production, became one of the most popular light tackle reels in the country. I had quite a few
Shimano Sustain FK Review
The Shimano Sustain has always been a great reel and one I’ve had a lot of experience with across multiple generations. I’ve owned several over
Tackle House Node 150F Review
Japan’s tackle industry is crowded with innovation, but what truly separates it is honour in design and manufacturing – precision that consistently produces world-class gear.
Daiwa 25 Tatula 200H Review
Targeting Murray cod and barramundi requires different presentation depending on the water you’re fishing, the bait they’re feeding on and a number of environmental factors.
Shimano Nasci FD
Shimano has always done a good job of clearly defining where each reel sits in its line-up, and the Nasci now represents the entry point
Decoy Octopus Hooks Review
Decoy is a premium Japanese hook brand that has long been a few steps ahead of the game. For years, they’ve been known for producing
Simrad NSS4 Review
On any saltwater boat, once the engine is sorted, the most important systems on board are your navigation and sonar. A quality MFD does far
McLures Baja Jet 8in Review
There’s no shortage of skirted lures on the Australian market, but every now and then a genuinely new player arrives with something worth paying attention
Shimano Hydra Review
For a long time I’ve been banging on in these pages about the lack of genuinely new gear designed specifically for bait anglers. It’s strange
Shimano Vanford 500 Review
This review isn’t so much about the Vanford FA itself – we reviewed that back in the April edition, which you can read here. This
St Croix Rift 703 Review
Toward the end of last year’s school bluefin tuna season, my cousin Kosta (Hooked Up’s Editor) sent me some YouTube links to what we agreed
Shimano Stella SWD Review
When Shimano launches a new Stella, it’s always big news in the tackle world. The Stella is the crown jewel of its spinning reel range
Lox QX10 King George Whiting
For far too long, bait fishers have been overlooked. While lure anglers enjoy a smorgasbord of technique-specific, high-performance graphite rods, bait rods have often been
Shimano Talica II A
Words & Images: Dean Linardos The Shimano Talica may seem like a standard reel you’d find on any serious game angler’s boat, but it wasn’t
Optima Blue Top 75Ah 900CCA Battery
Words & Images: Kosta Linardos In the world of boating, there’s one absolute truth – you’re only as good as your power system. It doesn’t
Megabass Magdraft Hasu Raver
When it comes to iconic lure brands, few can match the legacy of Megabass. Known for producing high-quality, innovative products that are trusted by anglers
Shimano Vanford FA
Shimano has long been a household name in the world of fishing reels, and with the release of the Vanford FA series, it has once
Daiwa Free Swimmer BR 3000 and 5000
Since Daiwa released its Free Swimmer BR range, snapper anglers have been eagerly waiting for smaller sizes to complement the already impressive 8000 and 10000
Daiwa 24 Certate Review
Fishing gear is put to the ultimate test when targeting fish near structure – it places the most pressure on the gear and the angler
Yamashita 2024 Live Search Jigs Review
Hooked Up and Yamashita Japan Regular readers of Hooked Up and viewers of Hooked Up Video (our YouTube channel) will know I regularly fish with
Meridian Swordfish Skirts
When it comes to outfits for sword fishing, precision and reliability are paramount. This is a fish where we’re making a 200km round trip and
Shimano Stradic FM
We are spoiled for choice when it comes to reels from Shimano, whose range of reels is better than ever – and every three to
Daiwa 23 Kix
It’s fair to say that Daiwa’s LT (Light and Tough) range of reels has revolutionised the light tackle market. These reels have become smaller, lighter
Yo-Zuri Ebi Q
When squid jigs were still in their infancy in the early 2000s, the Yo-Zuri Shrimp Hunter came out and changed the game forever. It was
Shimano Bantam ArmaJoint
Swimbaits have become extremely popular over the past six years, and with good reason – they catch a variety of big fish on a regular
Glowbite Jack Flash and Grumpy Fish
The new Glowbite jigs out of New Zealand are certainly the most advanced I have ever seen. They feature water-activated flashing lights, rattle chambers and
Samaki Redic SF90
In the realm of Australian fishing, pursuing trophy-sized flathead with lures has evolved into one of the most popular angling styles. While large soft plastics,
Daiwa Bait Junkie 2.95″ Flick- Review
Flick baits were once the king of fish imitations but have lost the limelight to the classic paddle tail over recent years, so I was
Shimano Extraction
Shimano extraction Rods Review Over the course of six weeks, I rigorously tested the new Shimano Extraction series of rods in Port Phillip Bay targeting
St Croix Avid Panfish
While St. Croix rods aren’t exactly a household name in Australia, I believe they soon will be based off the model I just reviewed. Juro
Evergreen Ultra Sledge
As dedicated anglers, we’re always on the lookout for high-end gear that can give us an edge on the fish while at the same time
Shimano Bantam BT Enber
Since the launch of Shimano’s Flash Boost system for its Sephia squid jig range, anglers have been thinking about how effective the design would be
Shimano Sedona FJ
Words & Images: Dean Norbiato I have been a fan of the Shimano Sedona nameplate for close to two decades. I first encountered them, while
Tokuryo Line Lab Finesse Game x4
Words & images: Dylan Brennan While Tokuryo aren’t yet a household name for some anglers, they produce some fantastic lines for a variety of fishing.
Black Magic Sunakku Jig
Words & Images: Colby Lesko Tai Kabura jigs are a Japanese design that’s over 200 years old. Tai means snapper and these jigs were designed
Yo-Zuri Hydro Monster Shot
By Colby Lesko The Yo-Zuri Hydro Monster Shot certainly has an incredible-sounding name but does it live up to it? This long-casting stickbait is a
Humminbird Apex
I have been running Humminbird multi-function displays since 2014 and have owned each model to come out over almost a decade. Each time they release
Daiwa’s New Lure Range
Daiwa is renowned as a world leader for its outstanding rods and reels. While this Japanese tackle giant has always delved into other sectors of
Amegari S&P Series Lures
The new Amegari S&P range features its first collection of ABS plastic production offshore lures. Amegari is known for incredible hand-crafted wooden poppers and stickbaits,
Shimano Miravel
Shimano’s range of inshore spinning reels needs no introduction. Reels such as the Stella, Sustain, Stradic and Sienna have all been stalwarts in anglers’ arsenals