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
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
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
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
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
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

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
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
As someone who’s spent their life fishing in Victoria – where you can get four seasons before lunch – good clothing isn’t just a luxury,
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
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