Shimano Salty Advance Egi
2021 saw the release of another of Shimano’s JDM (Japanese domestic market) series of rods into Australia, the Slaty Advance series. It’s a four rod
Shimano Sephia Clinch Fall Rattle
The Shimano Sephia Clinch Fall Rattle is a jig range new to Australia from Shimano’s JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) series. They have replaced the Sephia
Scantrut Rokk Wireless Active
The first thing every good skipper should do when they get on the boat after parking the car and trailer, or when a crew member
Samaki Zing Technical Egi
This was the first year we’ve had the chance to review one of Samaki’s egi rods and we were keen to put the new Zing
Evergreen Egi Bancho
Evergreen is one of the world’s largest and most revered brands, with tackle that covers almost every species – and its core range of Egi
Daiwa Emeraldas X
Daiwa’s latest model for 21 is the X series in their expanding Emeraldas line up. The X series has been marketed as an entry level
Daiwa Emeraldas Air FC LT
Not that long ago (2015) the Daiwa Emeraldas Air was a Japanese made reel adorned in gold, turquoise and purple and was the pinnacle of
Black Magic Gladius Egi Rod
Black Magic is a well known and loved tackle company, famous for their range of quality terminal tackle, leader and their world class harness systems.
Abu Garcia Veritas Egi Rod
The latest and fourth Veritas series from Abu Garcia once again includes an egi rod and this latest version is their best yet. Always known
Abu Garcia ALX Theta
Abu’s new ALX Theta derives from the Japanese sector of the company where it was designed and packed full of some great new tech. While
Black Magic Squid Snatcher
The Black Magic Squid Snatcher range is one that has firmly cemented itself in the Australian squid scene. These are a budget jig and a
Daiwa Certate Ark 3000
The Certate has always been the tough guy in Daiwa’s large stable of reels in the sub-5000 size category. While heavier than most Daiwa reels
Berkley Powerbait Power Grub
Words & Images: Sam Leys Curly tail grubs have been popular among lure fisherman for decades and are undoubtedly one of the most effective
Berkley Powerbait Hollow Belly
Words & Images: Peter Morris I was recently sent Berkley’s new and improved PowerBait Hollow Belly range for review and, while I was well aware
Yo-Zuri Hybrid
Australian anglers took to braid like a duck to water and while monofilament doesn’t get the same limelight on the tackle stage these days, there
Gan Craft Jointed Claw 70
Words & Images: Sam Leys The Gan Craft Jointed Claw has been an extremely popular glidebait around the world for several years. The larger models
Daiwa BG MQ 5000 (2020)
The name BG comes from one of Daiwa’s very early (1981 to be exact) spin reels known as the Black and Gold. It was an
Daiwa Bait Junkie
Words & Images: Steve Morris Daiwa recently sent fans into a frenzy when it announced a new range of soft plastics via an online showcase
Yo-Zuri Aurie Q Search Double Glow
The latest series from the Yo-Zuri/Duel stable is the new Aurie Q Search Double Glow. The defining feature of this new series – as the
Shimano Twin Power FD
When I was sent the new Twin Power FD to review, I wasn’t expecting to find anything I didn’t like. I’ve been using Shimano reels
Penn Clash II
I have always used reels with a baitrunner/freespool function when targeting snapper with bait. The ability to allow a fish to grab a bait and
Yo-Zuri Rattl’n Vibe Mini
Words & Images: Stephen Vidler I was recently sent a box of new lures from Hooked Up to review for some coming issues. One of
Tackle House Rolling Bait
The Tackle House Rolling bait is a lure that came into my hands recently and immediately caught my eye. The finish and appearance of these
Shimano SLX DC
Shimano is an iconic fishing brand with a rich history of innovation that continues to keep up with the fast and ever-changing Australian fishing scene.
Samaki Zing Xtreme V2 762SSTXL
An ultra-light finesse rod featuring that sweet versatile rating of 1-3kg has become a ‘must have’ for anglers. With just so many salt and freshwater
Penn Battle III
With current restrictions on where we can travel here in Vic I didn’t have a lot of options as to where I could put the
Duel EZ Q Dartmaster
Duel and its parent brand Yo Zuri are responsible for some of the most iconic egi designs in history and have been truly influential on
Abu Garcia Roxani
Back in March, just as lockdown measures were introduced, the editor passed on the new Abu Roxani 2000SH for me to review. As I’m a
Daiwa Luvias LT 2500S-DH
We asked for the Luvias LT DH to be submitted for our recent egi special as we see it as a great egi reel option
Daiwa Emeraldas LT 3000S-C-DH
New for 2020 is the budget friendly Emeraldas LT 3000 which supersedes the Emeraldas 2508E that was released in 2016. Many anglers will appreciate it
Yo-Zuri Fin Ace
The Fin Ace is based off the classic Aurie Q and features some new innovative and effective features. As you’ll note the body encompasses a
Yamashita Naory
We don’t have the Naory squid here in Australia that these jigs were designed for, they’re kind of like a cross between our calamari and
Daiwa Seajigger 2019
Words: Kosta Linardos Images: Kosta Linardos Land-based rods – or what are often known as surf rods – can often be all placed into one
Gan Craft Jointed Claw
In 2014 I visited the Osaka tackle show in Japan and was first exposed to what is one of Japan’s most popular lures and now
Plano Edge Master Series Crankbait
Words & Images: Kosta Linardos I love tackle. Lures, hooks, leader, braid – I even love swivels and a good-quality sinker. I have just as
Samaki Archer 692SXL
There seems to be a fair barrage of graphite lure-fishing rod options available these days and while there are plenty at the higher end of
Daiwa Aird LT
It’s not often we would bother to review a reel that retails at under $100, as in most cases there isn’t a lot of good
Understanding Braid and PE Ratings
Words & Images: Kosta Linardos It’s been a long time now since what is colloquially known as braid – or super lines – hit the
Samaki Ribcage
Jigging has been around for such a long time and its popularity seems to come and go, but no one can question its effectiveness. In
Shimano Stradic FL
The Shimano Stradic has built a deserved reputation as a stalwart of light tackle angling – the range are refined, tough and have always been
Daiwa TD Zero
It’s always refreshing to come across new products that have design flair and originality. It gets harder and harder to do every year, but Daiwa