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Spirit Venus Fish Kayak on the water Spirit Venus Fish Kayak on the water

Barebone Venusfish getting kitted up for the day The Venus Fish Kayak has been on... 

Shimano Tropical Tackle System Shimano Tropical Tackle System

After working in the industry for some years, I’ve seen many a customer bring... 

Mieho Versus Shoulder Bag VS-B6069 Mieho Versus Shoulder Bag VS-B6069

As a shore based wading angler, finding a tackle bag that is easily accessible when... 

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Reel Reviews

Is there a new Saltiga Dogfight on the horizon? Is there a new Saltiga Dogfight on the horizon?

In 2011, Daiwa Australia took its infamous Dogfight off the market. No longer available,... 

Studio Ocean Mark at TackleTester Studio Ocean Mark at TackleTester

At Tackle Tester, we have seen all sorts of reels touted as the next best Sambo jigger.... 

Canyon Reels now available down under Canyon Reels now available down under

US Company Canyon Reels have recently gone global, with the release on an Australian... 

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Lure Reviews

Megabass Spark Rigs making waves in Japan Megabass Spark Rigs making waves in Japan

Megabass are known for there left of field designs such as there upside down bibbed minnow the Anthrax. Megabass sets the bar when it comes to quality JDM gear and the new Spark Rigs are no exception. Designed off the popular Alabama rig, the Spark rigs are near-on certified fish magnets. The basic concept is rather simple. Instead of having just one... [Read more of this review]

Samaki Zepplin and Hummer Deep Water Jigs preview Samaki Zepplin and Hummer Deep Water Jigs preview

Samaki are relatively new on the Australian fishing tackle scene, but in a short time Samaki has made a name amongst anglers for producing quality products that don’t blow the budget. The range of deep water jigs are no exception. The two latest additions to the family are the Hummer and larger Zepplin jigs. Both Jigs are great for the gigantic... [Read more of this review]

Japans Duo Lures now available down under Japans Duo Lures now available down under

One of Japans leading lure manufacturers Duo Lures is now available in Australia through select stockists. The range includes some of the well known favourites such as the Tide Minnow, Tide Vibe Slims and Duo D-Squid Egi range. We have a few here in the office to water test over the Xmas period so stay tuned for full reviews. These Japanese made lure... [Read more of this review]

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Rod Reviews

Thomas Stroker PE1 Jigger Update Thomas Stroker PE1 Jigger Update

Just a quick update on the Thomas Stroker PE1 Jigger that we previewed late 2011.... 

Berkley Tournament Pro Series Berkley Tournament Pro Series

With the increasing popularity of tournament fishing, anglers are searching for... 

Gary Howard North Fork custom rods Gary Howard North Fork custom rods

Well known Australia rod build Gary Howard has been hard at work recently creating... 

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Line Reviews

FINS Windtamer FINS Windtamer

BBS Tech has been developing and producing high-quality fishing lines since the... 

A new era in fishing line with Berkley Nanofil A new era in fishing line with Berkley Nanofil

For years fishermen only had access to monofilament lines. While this still serves... 

Fins PRT – The spectra staple Fins PRT – The spectra staple

Fins PRT has always been what I consider a staple braid. It might not be anything... 

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