Alvey Reels Australia Saved – Short History of this Renowned Tackle Company
The History of Alvey Reels Australia Allan Burgess with a small 55c Alvey with stainless steel back. This is an excellent reel for wharf fishing and light surfcasting. Note the rod with two-reel seats. There is a great deal of history behind every reel. They are very tough and last forever! The Alvey family has produced quality crafted fishing reels More...
Alvey Surfcasting Reels – distance casting, reliable, almost indestructible
Alvey Surfcasting Reels Saved I own no fewer than five Alvey reels and would use no other for surfcasting. Their ruggedness and dependability in all conditions have to be experienced to be appreciated. They More...
Canterbury Lure Rod – for Salmon and Sea-run Trout – Video
Home » Tackle Canterbury Lure Rod Canterbury Lure Rod Short Video A short video of the Canterbury Lure Rod in action by salmon anglers fishing the Rakaia River gut. This setup is a local Canterbury innovation More...
Downrigger Selection for Effective Fishing – Salt and Freshwater Trolling
Home » Tackle Downrigger Selection – Different Scotty Models Three models from the Scotty range of downriggers. Center: The 1105 electric features a boom that extends to 48 inches for extra reach to clear More...
Dragon V-Lures Drop Shot – Soft-Plastic Minnows
Dragon V-Lures Drop Shot softbaits. Dragon V-Lures Drop Shot I really like these Dragon V-Lures Drop Shot Minnows in size 7.5cm. They feel very soft to touch and wriggle through the water with a very fish-like swimming More...
Shimano Sienna 2500FD light weight spin fishing reel excellent value
Shimano Sienna 2500FD Shimano Sienna 2500FD The Shimano Sienna 2500FD is a light-weight trout spin fishing reel ideally suited for casting softbaits to trout, salmon and sea fish. Perfect for casting lures like More...
Shimano Catana 792 SP Line Weight 3-6kg Spin Fishing Rod
Shimano Catana 792 SP Line Weight 3-6kg Spin Fishing Rod Shimano Catana 792 Perfect for casting 13.5g Tasmanian Devils The Shimano Catana 792 is an excellent graphite two piece trout spin fishing rod with a medium More...
Trout Fishing With Downriggers – Scotty Lake Troller – Model 1073 & 1071
Trout Fishing With Downriggers – Scotty Lake Troller When lake fishing getting your lure down to the trout is half the battle. A downrigger is a device used to achieve this aim. Porta-Bote fitted with a Scotty More...
Sufix 832 Advanced Superline Product Test
Sufix 832 Advanced Superline Review Sufix 832 Advanced Superline here’s what we think about it. Nowadays braided lines are the preferred choice for most anglers whether surfcasting, bottom bouncing, or trout More...
Salmon anglers dread getting a birds-nest – it pays to carry a spare spool for your reel
Salmon anglers dread getting a birdsnest A nasty birdsnest after casting with your baitcaster salmon reel. Some are easier to unpick than they look. One of the most annoying things that can happen to any salmon More...
