In this issue we’ve got a heap of news with some awesome new products dropping. After last month’s story on hover strolling, the industry has clearly taken notice, with new strolling plastics now hitting our shores and even more terminal tackle expected by next month’s issue. Many of the reels and rods launched at the AFTA Trade Show are also arriving in stores this month, so it’s a great time to visit your local tackle shop and see all the new gear we’ve been writing about in the flesh.
In this edition, South Australian angler and marine aquaculture expert Jamie Crawford has put together an insightful piece on the ongoing algae bloom affecting SA’s coastal waters. Colby Lesko delivers some top-notch advice on chasing big pelagics from the shore in northern Australia. I’ve also written a how-to on targeting the big southern calamari during their peak spawning run – which is firing right now in late spring here in Victoria – and I break down how to choose the right inshore Shimano reel for your fishing style.
We also take a close look at the new 500-size Shimano Vanford FA – a completely new size in the world of spin reels and one that’s sure to get plenty of attention.
Enjoy this issue, and here’s to calm seas, plenty of fish, a cracking end to spring and an amazing start to summer. Be excellent to each other.
