Tackle News

Big feedback from downrigger owners this week now that the seas – and the fish – are warming up. Simon from Evans Head orders a second downrigger and sends a fantastic pic: This fish caught on your downrigger 2 mtrs off bottom in 30 mtrs Michael Weynton from Newport out on Saturday 21st November an...

So two weeks ago Fitz and I braved a nasty slop at Long Reef, and launched our matching mini boats directly into the ocean: Long Reef - first time launch Challenge accepted and overcome - but results disappointing. The water was murky green and cold. No kingfish marked on the sounder, and no other b...

Some people like ‘em, some people hate ‘em – and I absolutely love ‘em. I’m talking about Australian salmon. Being a bloke who fishes for fun and whose primary mission is to be hooked up, I always look forward to the spring run of salmon around Sydney Heads. We got the good news on Friday – the same...

Offshore Tuesday on an important mission – testing our lightweight Dragon 7000 electric reel: It’s very similar in appearance and operation to the Daiwa Tanacoms we’ve offered for many years: But lighter, and cheaper. We’ve been using it all season, jigging for kingfish at Texas Reef, and albacore...

Getting nervous as the week drew closer to Friday! Why? The forecast was fantastic, but my tow car was in the shop. All good! The plan had been to go out in tandem with client and new friend John C. When I called to tell him the trip was off he said he would tow my boat, and his crew member Phil wou...