Tackle and Reviews

Tasmania - Eastern Aust.

Trevor Hawkins - Angling Arts-one of Australia’s foremost angling artists and illustrators
www.trevorhawkins.com.au

Okuma X-Factor

2012 has brought upon a further three models which continue to make X-Factor rods the choice for all serious anglers; the 8’ Squid Light and Squid Medium are dedicated EGI rods designed with specialist Fuji components to enhance your squid fishing experience; rated to fish jigs of 2.0-3.0 and 2.5-4.0 respectively. The third new addition to the X-Factor range is a highly requested 16’ 3 piece surf rod rated to fish 8-10kg for those anglers after a bit more reach.

Yamaha Announces free Gauges and Controls

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Pure Fishing Australia – New Product

BERKLEY POWERBAIT RIPPLESHAD - new colours
The Berkley Powerbait Ripple Shad features a sleek profile complete with extremely life-like details, including 3D eyes and compelling coloring. The ribs or ripples extending all the way to the bait's tail set it apart from other similar baits on the market, creating additional water disturbance and vibration as well as a larger surface area for the PowerBait scent to work its magic.

Fly Cards

Daniel Hackett

Reviewed by Greg French

For many years I have been quite content to use traditional Tasmanian fly patterns — the Red Tag, Mrs Simpson, Green Nymph, that sort of thing —after all, the choice of destination, the ability to see fish, and the ability to cast reasonably accurately are far more important than the choice of fly. In the last few seasons my attitude to flies has changed, however, quite dramatically so.

Okuma/Rapala Summer Prize Giveaway Rapala Australia would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a very fishy New Year. Thank you for your continued support toward Rapala & all associated brands for 2010. May your rods be bent and lines kept tight these holidays.
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Okuma/Rapala Summer Prize Giveaway!

For your chance to win an Okuma Trio rod & reel combo with a spool of Sufix 832 superline valued at $339.95 RRP, simply email a photo of your best “Rapala caught” fish to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your full name & address to be in the running, you can enter as many times as you wish. Final entries by 5pm AEST, 22/12/2010.

30 random entries will receive a FREE Rapala Clackin’ Minnow in a random colour, valued at $29.95. Be one of the first to try this innovative new lure, due for release mid January, 2011. Details on the Rapala Clackin’ Minnow are below.

SHAKESPEARE Vigilante COMBOs

Pure Fishing Australia – New product 2010

Designed as an entry level combo range that offers a range of sizes to suit most common fishing situations. The Vigilante series provides occasional fisho’s with a balanced, reliable outfit, spooled with line and ready to go fishing. The 6 model range covers light spin for estuary and freshwater through to beach and boat models.

EGI MASTER SQUID BAG

Pure Fishing Australia New product 2010
EGI MASTER SQUID BAG

A very handy squid bag that features a great jig storage solution to eliminate jigs floating free in your bag, or worse, your pocket! A heavy duty clear PVC flap combined with a polyester ‘wool’ strip holds all your jigs in an easy to access front pouch. The pouch can handle jigs up to 3.5 easily and provides the serious squid angler with efficient and hassle free jig storage.

Suzuki's Fuel-Efficient, High Performance, New Generation DF40A/DF50A

15th February 2010
Suzuki today announced the launch of two new fuel-efficient and high performance four stroke outboard motors – the new generation DF40A and DF50A.

‘One-off’ Bar Crusher turning heads

Bar Crusher Boats recently teamed up with Navico Australia’s Dave Silva to develop the first 560XS Tournament model.

Designed around Dave’s passion for tournament barra fishing in the Top End, this custom model has taken Bar Crusher’s popular ‘crossover’ concept to another level.

Built on the heavy-duty plate aluminium 6.10m (LOA) 560 hull, Bar Crusher’s high-tech Waveslicer™ non-pounding, deep-V hull design is perfect for handling the often messy conditions, created through large tidal movement and wind, encountered along the Top End’s river systems and open coastline. The boat’s expertly-engineered Rigideck™ sub-floor system ensures maximum hull strength, while Bar Crusher's exclusive Quickflow™ water ballast technology turns the boat into an amazingly stable casting platform at rest.

NomAdic multi Piece Travel Rods The perfect solution for those anglers that have the urge to explore new fishing grounds. Berkley Nomadic multi piece travel rods are made from IM6 graphite blanks and feature Fuji Alconite guides and reel seat for great performance.
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Pflueger Wanderer Multi Piece Travel Rods

Pflueger Wanderer travel rods are for adventurous anglers wanting exceptional performance in a multi piece rod. Constructed with M8 graphite for sensitivity and power, Fuji SiC guides and reel seat and shaped grips in high grade cork, the Wanderer series is designed to be the ultimate travel companion for fishoâ€™s exploring new waters.

Scientific Anglers SHARKSKIN MAGNUM TROPIC TAPER When Scientific Anglers released their Sharkskin Magnum Taper fly line in 2008, it immediately found a niche among fly fishers seeking a line that could excel in windy conditions, turn over wind resistance flies and deliver heavy strike-indicator nymph rigs.
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SHIMANO Twin power SW reel

Twin Power

Born of the same engineering pedigree as the worldâ€™s number one threadline â€“ Stella, the TwinPower SW carves its own niche amongst the range of ultra-high performance reels that Shimano has become renowned for.