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Simrad Yachting has unveiled the all-new NSS 4. The NSS 3 was the choice for thousands of hard core anglers (including Hooked Up staff and many of its contributors) thanks to its efficiency, reliability, outstanding navigation and class leading sonar returns. It seems the NSS 4 is improving on these key elements that fisherman find most crucial. The NSS 4

Few events in the world of fishing tackle rival the launch of flagship reels from industry giants like Shimano and Daiwa. For 2025, Shimano unveils its eagerly anticipated new Stella, while Daiwa introduces the all-new Saltiga. At Hooked Up, we’ve eagerly gathered all available details to bring you a preview of these groundbreaking releases. Stay tuned and watch out for

Mercury recently launched three new engines and the two new platforms are about as far apart from each other as outboards can get. A new V10 platform with a 350 and 400hp outboard, and at the extreme other end of the scale the new Avator lithium-powered tiller. Hooked Up was recently invited up to Sea World on the Gold Coast

UDEK’s Australia wide distributors use the latest technology to accurately digitally template, design and manufacture custom UDEK flooring to precision.  UDEK boat deck flooring is a non-slip boat flooring that improves comfort and safety underfoot.  UDEK is 6mm thick, soft underfoot and great when fishing barefoot.  Custom logos, boat names, graphics and fish measures can all be incorporated into your

Featuring the advanced design and detail we’ve come to love and expect from Steez products, the new Asroc spinnerbait has an ultra-strong construction, is built on one of Daiwa’s legendary super sticky SaqSas hooks and features double- bound and glued hand-tied skirts. In contrast to the original Steez Spinnerbait the new ASROC models delivers a higher level of vibration through the

Headstart is a quick-rigging system for garfish, squid and other bait fish. Headstart gives dead bait a very natural swimming action and is available in two different styles and seven different colours. The diver uses a 50gm ballast weight to ensure the bait runs true and the surface runner imitates the top water action of a fleeing bait fish. Other