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
Abu Garcia Veritas – Egi Special
The Veritas range of rods has built a strong reputation as a reliable and affordable rod instantly recognisable from its white blank and black bindings.
Owner Draw 4
Owner is a premium brand that makes exceptional hooks and if I could afford to buy Owner for every hook I use, I would. The
Engage Dart Spin
Words & Images: Dave Seaman It’s always a surprise to receive lures in the mail and when they turn up in a ziplock plastic bag
Daiwa Caldia LT
Daiwa seemed to hit a point about three years ago where it was releasing new models of line, reels, rods and accessories at a rapid
Bluewater Saury
When I received the new Bluewater Saury my initial thought was, “Whatever eats this lure is going to be big”. Like many minnow-style trolling lures
Raymarine Axiom Pro RVX 12
Ask any group of anglers what they want from their sounder or GPS and you will get several different answers. Some anglers value 2D sonar
Chasebaits Rip Snorter
Chasebaits is a relatively new brand and concept to hit the Australian market. It’s part of River2Sea Australia, a company that has always refreshingly had
Black Magic KLT 8/0 & 150lb Pink Shock Leader
A few issues back I reviewed the new Black Magic KLT, the target species was snapper and I was very impressed with Black Magic’s new
Shimano Stella FJ
When the idea of starting Hooked Up first entered my mind around 10 years ago, one of the things I used to sit and think
SHIMANO CURADO DC
The new Shimano Curado DC 150 was hailed as the reel that would bring the Digital Control system to the masses. Previously the domain of
Daiwa TD Black LT
Words& Images: Dean Norbiato One new bit of gear I had the luxury of testing out during our Pig Pilgrimage was the recently released Daiwa
13 One3 Fate Black 75ML
Words & Images: Aaron Hill Looking like something that should be in the hands of Luke Skywalker on the Death Star battling Darth Vader, the
Humminbird Helix Mega
What was known as Humminbird’s “C” series – or its core series – was in the market for what seemed like forever without a redesign.
Daiwa Emeraldas LT
Last year Daiwa unveiled its latest and most major design platform since the advent of Magseal with the new LT range of reels. LT was
Duo Realis Onimasu Glidebait
During its three-year clandestine testing phase, starting in 2013, the DUO Onimasu swimbait was codenamed Project Prometheus. DUO owner and chief lure-maker, Mr Adachi, painstakingly
The ten best reels of the last ten years
Fishing reels. No other form of fishing equipment excites anglers like reels do. Some anglers collect them and never use them, some buy every new
Plano A Series 3700
I think I own at least one of each series of Plano soft tackle bags that has come out in the past five years. I
Plano Marine Trunk
Organisation and appropriate tackle storage are important elements of your fishing trip – and it can make the difference between catching fish and having a
Daiwa Silver Creek 68UL
Where the AGS Silver Creek is something of a “super-rod”, with attributes that we once only dreamed of, the standard Silver Creek range will still
Daiwa Silver Creek AGS 66ML
There are three ranges of Silver Creek rods and the ones that sit at the top in price and quality are the AGS models. If
Daiwa Silver Creek 2004H
Late last year Daiwa released its new Silver Creek range of products – specialist trout gear that sits in its own category, much like the
Shimano Zodias ZOD270UL
I was recently handed the new Shimano Zodias for review and I was pretty excited to get in the field and start throwing some lures
Daiwa Vadel 4000H
Daiwa has released several new reels over the past 12 months but popular series such as Luvias, Saltiga, Freams and Battler have kept the spotlight
Abu Garcia Revo MGX
In 2010 Abu Garcia released the Revo Premier spin reel, which carried a strong price tag compared with its usual spin offerings. It wasn’t a