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May 10, 2018 •
DIY, GUIDE •
Views: 10748
As I’m sure most people can attest to modifying or accessorizing our possessions to improve their look and or function can be just as enjoyable as using the item itself. Whether its our cars, boats or in this article kayaks, there is a myriad of
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August 3, 2017 •
AFTA 2017, REPORTS •
Views: 7358
For as long as I can remember a fishing reel’s quality was judged by its ball bearing count, the more ball bearings, the smoother a reel was considered to be. While there is a certain truth to this, there is a whole lot of other factors that make up
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August 2, 2017 •
AFTA 2017, REPORTS •
Views: 5199
Tackle heavy weight Daiwa Australia combines forces with master minds at Tide Apparel to bring together a collaborative range of apparel for the upcoming season. The collection includes a spray jacket, tournament shirt, board short, cargo short,
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August 2, 2017 •
AFTA 2017, REPORTS •
Views: 7354
There’s no doubting that swimbaits seemed to be a reoccurring theme amongst the traders at this years AFTA show. The technique is definitely the flavour of the moment and consumers can hope to see a lot of new lures and rods on the market in the coming
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May 15, 2017 •
REPORTS •
Views: 24528
Well where to start. If I had started writing this piece a few days ago, it would be a very different article from what your about to read, but more on that later. Copeton dam is a destination any keen cod angler will know about. Its hard not to have heard
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April 9, 2017 •
REVIEWS •
Views: 5003
The process of spooling reels at home can be an awkward and somewhat tedious process, especially when alone, The team at DaiichiSeiko have taken this problem and created a line spooling and stripping device in one. Meet the Kousoku Recyler 2.0 DaiichiSieko
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September 7, 2015 •
REVIEWS •
Views: 4432
We all know fisherman love their accessories. This is especially true with fly fisherman who seem to have gadget to do almost everything. Many of these are fly fishing specific, but I recently came across a device that’s applicable to all anglers,
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August 29, 2015 •
SPECIES INSIGHT •
Views: 3664
Its only days till the opening of the rivers to trout fishing for the 2015/2016 season in Victoria. Let us help you get a better understanding of a target species that will be on many peoples radar in the coming months, the Rainbow Trout. Want to learn more
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August 26, 2015 •
NEWS •
Views: 69598
All anglers are now welcome to Blue Rock Dam in Victoria’s Central Gippsland region after the dam received a much needed change in boating regulations today. The previous restrictions of boats no greater than 4.3m and 10ph meant the lake could only be
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August 16, 2015 •
NEWS •
Views: 2566
The Rise Fly Fishing Film Festival returns for its 10th year with screenings at 28 locations across Australia and New Zealand. For those new to the event, The Rise Film Festival gathers some of the latest and greatest fly fishing feature films from around the
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August 2, 2015 •
REVIEWS •
Views: 8146
A modern take on a classic design. Strike Pro takes aim at re-inventing the wheel with the Bob N Spoon. Incorporating realistic head detailing, scale patterns and 3D eyes with an injection molded body, internal weight and and rattle chamber. The humble spoon
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July 9, 2015 •
REPORTS •
Views: 5033
With the rivers closed for the trout to do their thing, it was time to head off and battle the cold for a few days chasing some big trophy lake trout. The destination was Lake Toolondo in the state’s North West, a lake which had received much media
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June 10, 2015 •
REPORTS •
Views: 3366
With the Melbourne forecast for the June long weekend looking less than desirable, Joel Bramble and myself hit the highway to explore a river I have wanted to check out for a long time. In a short but adventure filled few days we traveled 1600kms by car,
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May 23, 2015 •
VIDEOS •
Views: 4452
Its been a hard task but someone had to sit down and filter through the internet to find to find the gems. Here’s my list of 10 must watch fishing films from across the globe. 1. Bucknasty Browns BY : MONTANA WILD With runoff in full swing, the guys
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April 28, 2015 •
Uncategorized •
Views: 2133
IDA Apparel is here! We are doing a PRE-ORDER for our IDA Hoodie. Be sure to get your order in soon as our pre-sale ends 11/5/15. Don’t go cold this winter with our super warm 350 gsm cotton blend hoodie. COLOUR: Charcoal SIZES/MEASURMENTS COST: $60
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February 10, 2015 •
REPORTS •
Views: 4442
With hot weather predicted for Melbourne, we decided to head to Victoria’s alpine region to escape the summer heat. There’s so many options to explore and fish in this part of the world, spring fed creeks, hidden lakes and boulder filled rivers,
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February 4, 2015 •
Uncategorized •
Views: 3583
The wait is finally over! Click the link below to check out our brand new project The Focus Point. The Focus Point is a brand new FREE bi annual digital magazine which we have put together with of some of the best authors & photographers in the fishing
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January 10, 2015 •
REVIEWS •
Views: 12218
The original Daiwa Battler range of rods were a huge success with Australian anglers when first introduced many years ago, some models such as the Sparrow & Kingbolt still retaining a cult following today. Daiwa’s vision for the new Battler series
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January 1, 2015 •
REPORTS •
Views: 6067
Summer holidays always come around quicker than expected and often just the thought of going away at the same time as thousands of others can put a halt to any plans before they are even made. I myself have been in this situation many times before, always
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December 6, 2014 •
REVIEWS •
Views: 7039
Just in direct from Japan, we have got our hands on the new 2014 Daiwa Presso 2025H. More details and full review to come. SPECIFICATIONS Line Capacity (Nylon) 2.5lb – 100m / 3lb – 90m Retrieve Ratio 5.6 (75cm) Weight 185g
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November 6, 2014 •
GUIDE, SPECIES INSIGHT •
Views: 4886
Whether your chasing them for the table or the bait box, calamari are favorite target species for anglers. Get to know your catch a little better with this months Species Insight.
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October 15, 2014 •
REPORTS •
Views: 11945
This trip to Windamere had been on my mind for a while. After seeing countless photos of monster golden perch being posted on Facebook and Instagram in years past, I wanted in on the action this year, so a date was set and trip preparations were put in place.
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September 3, 2014 •
REVIEWS •
Views: 14228
Designed specifically with finesse fishing in mind the Daiwa Aegis offers a host of features in a super lightweight package to suit today’s modern lure angler. SPECIFICATIONS Line Capacity 3lb/100m, 4lb/90m Retrieve Ratio 4.8 (63cm)
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July 27, 2014 •
IDEAS •
Views: 25342
Boats get dirty! That’s just a fact of life and as to be expected as we travel from one fishing destination to the next. Saltwater, dust, road grime, fish slime, the list goes on. These cooler months are a great time to give your boat the once
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June 11, 2014 •
REPORTS •
Views: 14477
Back in 2012, there was a fish escape from the Yarra Valley Caviar facility located on the banks of the Rubicon River. Rumors have it that a wombat dug a hole through the side of one of the ponds which resulted in the escape of several thousand Brook Trout
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May 28, 2014 •
REVIEWS •
Views: 14362
What happens when you blend a traditional trout net with modern technology and some artistic paintwork? You wind up with one very attractive net! Lets take a look at the new Nomad series of nets from Fishpond. SPECIFICATIONS Mesh Material Clear
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March 31, 2014 •
VIDEOS •
Views: 3782
In Depth Angler is proud to share our latest project with you. En Route To Adventure – Part 1 Fishing East Gippsland. The En Route to Adventure series aims to take you on a visual journey, chasing Australia’s favorite species in some of our
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February 25, 2014 •
REVIEWS •
Views: 22355
Spinner baits have come along way in Australia in recent years, with new companies springing up all the time, there is now a great variety of sizes and styles for us to choose from. While this vast selection is great, spinner baits have had a history of being
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December 10, 2013 •
DIY •
Views: 110639
Many of us carry a full arsenal of rods when we venture out for a day on the water. Having a good storage system in place, not only helps keep the them organized but also helps protect your investments from damage. When it comes to boats there is numerous
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November 27, 2013 •
SPECIES INSIGHT •
Views: 4107
With the opening of Murray Cod season nearly upon us, We take a look at this iconic freshwater fish in this months Species Insight.
