Tackle News

Top blokes Chris Cooke and Ed Symonds bought a Quintrex 490 recently which I’ve named the Disco Biscuit. They generously invited me out for a run a couple of weeks ago. They’re fairly new to fishing and had mostly light gear so I thought the best target was, Long Reef. Get the burley trail going and...

I’ve had a battered little kayak for 25 years. Mostly used for bass fishing on tiny impoundments, like Lake Parramatta. When we moved near the Harbour I gave it a try on the saltwater but it was downright dangerous, especially in the ferry wakes: Eventually I found a cheap safer option - second-han...

Down to Jindabyne last weekend with the child bride. Both deer and trout in my sights. Good mate Andrew W arranged the trip – mainly, to test out his amazing new jetski. Whatever you think of these things – and a lot of blokes don’t like them – his new one is one hell of a weapon. It’s been customiz...

Down to Roseville boat ramp in Sydney last Friday meeting friends Chris and Ed. Two top blokes building an empire, buying and selling prestige cars. Always interested in fishing and got a good deal on a Quintrex 490. The lads stopped by for some gear and asked if I’d like to come for a run on the ne...

Up to Port Stevens last week for the 2022 Interclub gamefishing tournament. Very grateful to be invited to fish aboard the beautiful Black Rat. Needless to say, the ride up was a rough one: And it occasionally got a little damp: The good news was, we had some quality intel on where the marlin were...