The humble squid has become a more and more popular target species throughout Australia. This popularity has provided a plethora of options for anglers when it comes to the number and quality of jigs available. I am a squid jig addict. My collection of squid jigs has grown over the years to the point where…
The Zerek Speed Donkey is so named because it holds in extremely well at speed and attracts large ‘donkey’ fish. At 140mm long, it’s the perfect baitfish profile for offshore waters, estuarine waters and big rivers where mullet and gar are found. The Zerek Speed Donkey has through-wire construction, 6x Mustad trebles and forged split…
The 10X Tough ElZtech construction has allowed ZMan to create a paddle tail plastic with a long, thin, tail shaft and undercut tail that creates an action that needs to be seen to be believed. The design, combined with the super-soft and flexible, buoyant material means that as soon as the plastic begins to move…
Goal Zero’s Nomad 7 Plus Solar Panel harnesses the power of the sun to charge smartphones, tablets and other USB devices. An LED dial indicates the strength of the sun, and allows you to adjust the positioning of your panels accordingly. It’s also weatherproof, so unexpected rain isn’t an issue. The Nomad 7 Plus can…
ZMan soft plastics have proven themselves at both a tournament level and an everyday level, and they’re a favourite of many anglers. These high quality soft plastics cover the full spectrum of target species and fishing situations. One of the newer models is the 2.5” Slim SwimZ, and I was introduced to it when doing…
The Poparazzi has a unique, high winged shape with rocker bottom that allows you to carve into the wake and glide across the water’s surface with minimal drag. With a turn of the boat, inside riders will teeter deep into the wake while the other riders will rise high above it! Multiple EVA foam body…
Braided line, or ‘super lines’ as many people call them, changed the fishing landscape many years ago. The sensitivity and feel these lines provided, changed the face of lure fishing in particular. At the time they weren’t cheap, but as manufacturing processes improved, so did the quality and price. Braid is now accessible to many…
Shimano’s Nasci FB has many features not normally seen in a reel at this price point. Its cold forged Hagane gears offer an improved mesh transition, better durability, and much greater strength. When fighting XOS fish, these reels not only have the cranking power, but will retain the smooth rotation of an unloaded reel. Features…
Japanese company Valley Hill has created a range of squid jigs called Squid Seekers, designed specifically for anglers targeting squid in deeper water. To achieve this, Valley Hill has created a clever design that incorporates a heavier, streamlined, integrated head weight which distributes more weight towards the front. This causes the jig to sink much…
Fusion has created the world’s first purpose-built portable watersports stereo – StereoActive. This compact system is designed for the challenges of life on the water and tuned to deliver crystal clear audio. Featuring the unique Puck-It mount system, users can easily and securely attach the stereo to any paddleboard, kayak, canoe, boat or even hot…
