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Gear guides for each individual local species are sorted in Alphabetical order. Please scroll down to find gear suitable for your target species.

AUSTRALIAN BASS

Bass

  • Rods – 2-5kg rod, around 6-7 feet in length
  • Reels – 2000, or 2500 size reel

Bass fishing requires unique gear. Shorter length rods are typically used when you are fishing in tight cover. Those rods are finesse yet powerful, so typically fishing around 2-5 kilo class. Spin rods work great, and bait casters are also excellent options tuned into spinnerbaits, surface lures, and swimbaits. Pair the rod with a 2000 or 2500 reel spooled with 6-12 lb braid and 1 rod length of equivalent fluorocarbon leader. The line and leader are stronger than you would expect, but you’re often fishing in areas with heavy snags, and the lines can be easily compromised. This may be up against tree branches, submerged logs, or overhanging shrubs.

Recommended Bass Rods sorted by price L-H

  • Shimano Raider 21RDR681RACK ( $133 )
  • Daiwa TD Zero TD ZERO 692LS ( $299 )
  • Shimano Curado BC 20CUR641BCM ( $299 )
  • St. Croix Bass X S610MLXF ( $339 )
  • Millerods Bass Freak M 601 ( $365 )
  • Shimano Artiesta 24ART691SPL ( $399 )
  • Shimano ExPride BC 22EXP163LBFS ( $419 )
  • Daiwa TD Commander Snowfinch 2-4kg ( $545 )
  • Millerods Brawler ( $545 )
  • NS Black Hole Tarantula Edge ML ( $599 )
  • Shimano Poison Adrena PADRN267ML ( $599 )

Recommended Bass Reels sorted by price L-H

  • Daiwa Aird LT 2000 ( $109 )
  • Daiwa Exceller 2000D ( $159 )
  • Shimano Nasci FC 21 2500 ( $179 )
  • Shimano Vanford FA 2500  ( $369 )
  • Abu Garcia Revo MGXtreme 20 ( $449 )
  • 13 Fishing Concept Z Gen II Slide Baitcast ( $459 )
  • Daiwa Revelry FC 2500 ( $499 )
  • Shimano Twin Power FD 1000, 2500 ( $583 )
  • Daiwa Certate 2500 ( $659 )

 

What Al currently uses

  • Millerods Bass Freak M 601 paired with a Daiwa Revelry FC 2500

AUSTRALIAN SALMON

Salmon

  • Option 1 – Light Spin ( 2-5kg spin rod that’s 7-8 feet in length paired with a 2500 or 3000 size reel )
  • Option 2 – Med Spin for big soft plastics & lures under 40 gms ( 3-6kg spin rod that’s 7-9 feet in length paired with 3000 or 4000 size reel )
  • Option 3 – Heavy for casting baits and heavy lures ( 4-8kg, 5-10kg spin rod that’s 9-14 feet in length paired with 5000 or 6000 size reel )

There are many options depending on how you target Australian Salmon. You may cast 3 and 4-inch soft plastics, metal slugs or baits in surf, estuary and inshore waters by land, kayak or boat. I love catching Australian Salmon by casting 4-inch soft plastics like Berley Gulp Minnows. For this, a rod 7 feet in length paired with a 2500 or 3000-size reel is perfect. It’s lightweight and can easily cast soft plastics and lightly weighted metal jigs. This setup works great when fishing from the beach, pier, rock wall, kayak or boat. If you need to cast baits out in heavy surf and keep your rod above the crashing waves, you will consider a longer rod with a stronger kg capacity. The same applies should you need extra casting distance for heavier lures such as metal slugs over 30 grams. Before picking an outfit, have some thought about how you are going to fish, where you are going to fish and what you’re going to cast that will make the process so much easier.

 

Recommended Australian Salmon Rods ( for bait fishing or casting heavy lures in the Surf )

  • Penn Spinfisher Elite Surf ( $79 )
  • Daiwa Beefstick Surf ( $99 )
  • Penn Prevail II ( $219 )
  • Samalki Zing Gen 3 Surf ( $239 )
  • Daiwa Sensor Sandstorm Surf ( $239 )
  • Shimano TCurve Surf ( $399 )
  • Shimano Dialuna ( $449 )

Recommended Australian Salmon Reels sorted by price ( for bait fishing or casting heavy lures in the Surf )

  • Penn Battle III ( $199 )
  • Shimano Miravel ( $229 )
  • Daiwa 21 Caldia MQ ( $299 )
  • Penn Slammer IV ( $379 )
  • Shimano Vanford FA ( $399 )
  • Shimano Stradic FM ( $389 )
  • Daiwa TD Black MQ ( $399 )
  • Daiwa 21 Saltist MQ ( $399 )
  • Shimano Saragosa SW ( $429 )
  • Shimano Stradic SW ( $449 )
  • Shimano Sustain FJ ( $469 )

Recommended Australian Salmon Spin Rods sorted by price ( for lighter soft plastics and lure fishing )

  • Daiwa TD Hyper 701MFS 3-7kg ( $129 )
  • Abu Garcia Veritas 4 VRT4-S 682ML 3-7 kg ( $149 )
  • Shimano Anarchy 21AN6102SPM 3-6 kg ( $219 )
  • Nomad Seacore Inshore Spin 6-12lb ( $239 )
  • Daiwa Saltist Hyper Salt 72MH ( $299 )
  • Shimano Zodias 20ZOD270M 5-10lbs ( $299 )
  • Shimano 24 TCurve 2-5kg ( $399 )
  • Shimano Expride 2610ML 3-6lb ( $449 )
  • Daiwa TD Commander 23 722 LONGBOLT 3-6kg ( $529 )

Recommended Australian Salmon Reels sorted by price L-H ( for lighter soft plastics and lure fishing )

  • Daiwa Aird LT 2500 ( $109 )
  • Daiwa Exceller LT 2500 ( $139 )
  • Shimano Nasci FC 2500 ( $179 )
  • Shimano Miravel 2500 ( $215 )
  • Daiwa TD Black MQ 2500 ( $329 )
  • Shimano Stradic FM 2500 ( $379 )
  • Shimano Vanford FA 2500 ( $399 )
  • Shimano Sustain 2500 ( $449 )
  • Daiwa Revelry FC 2500 ( $499 )
  • Daiwa Certate 24 2500 ( $659 )
  • Shimano Twin Power FE 2500 ( $819 )

 

What Al currently uses

  • Shimano 24 TCurve 2-5kg paired with a Shimano Vanfrod 2500 FA
  • Shimano Dialuna “8.0 medium spin paired with a Shimano Sustain C5000 ( Surf )

BREAM

Bream

  • Rods – 1-3kg, 2-4kg rod around 7 feet in length
  • Reels – 1000, 2000, can be pushed to a 2500 size reel

Bream fishing is all about finesse, which should consist of a light spin rod around 7 feet in length with a 1–3, 2-4 kg capacity, paired with a 1000, 2000, or 2500 size reel spooled with 2-6 pound braid and 1-rod length of equivalent fluorocarbon leader. There are many different ways to target bream ( soft plastics, hard body lures, crabs, surface lures & bait ), which will impact your rod and reel choice. These days, there is no shortage of options in the bream market, and many rods are designed for certain fishing applications. Fast-action rods for soft plastics, slow-action for lures, shorter rods for structure, and crystal tips for bait. Here are our recommendations.

Recommended Bream Rods sorted by price L-H

  • Daiwa 20 AIRD-X 702ULFS ( $99 )
  • Atomic Arrowz 70-BC ( $139 )
  • Shimano Raider 21RDR722SPL ( $139 )
  • TT Rods Black Mamba BMS701L 1-3 ( $179 )
  • Daiwa 20 TD Black Itchy Twitchy 6101LFS ( $239 )
  • Shimano Zodias 20ZOD270UL ( $299 )
  • Daiwa TD ZERO 722ULS ( $298 )
  • Daiwa Infeet Z 702LRS ( $329 )
  • Murusame BreamX 722L and 722UL ( $329 )
  • Shimano Artiesta 24ART6111SPUL ( $399 )
  • Daiwa Infeet SK ( $449 )
  • Daiwa Infeet EX ( $499 )
  • St. Croix Avid Spin S70ULM2 ( $499 )
  • Millerods Twitch Freak ( $545 )
  • Millerods Grub Freak ( $545 )
  • Daiwa TD Commander 681ULRS Griffin 1-2kg ( $569 )
  • Samurai Infinite FIN-6-F69 2-6lb ( $619 )

Recommended Bream Reels sorted by price L-H

  • Daiwa Aird LT 2000 ( $109 )
  • Daiwa Exceller 2000D ( $159 )
  • Shimano Nasci FC 21 1000, 2500 ( $179 )
  • Shimano Miravel 1000, 2500 ( $215 )
  • Daiwa TD Black MQ 2000 ( $329 )
  • Shimano Vanford FA 2000  ( $399 )
  • Abu Garcia Revo MGXtreme 20 ( $449 )
  • Daiwa Certate 24 2000 ( $659 )
  • Daiwa 23 Airity 2000S, 2500S ( $799 )
  • Daiwa Exist 22 2000S ( $1,049 )
  • Shimano Stella FK 1000 ( $1,039 )

 

What Al currently uses

  • Soft Plastics | Shimano Artiesta 24ART6111SPUL paired with a Shimano Vanford FA 2000 reel
  • Lures | Millerods Twitch Freak paired with an Airity 23 2000s reel

CARP

Carp

  • Carp Rod – 2-5, 3-5kg or 4-6kg | 7-8 feet in length
  • Carp Reel – 2500, 3000
  • Carp Line – 8-14 lb braid + 1-rod length of equivalent fluoro

Carp may be considered a noxious pest but they are still fun to catch. Their size will vary greatly in different systems but in many waterways around Australia, they can grow up to a meter in size. Because of this, we will go heavier with our gear choices. It’s important to highlight that you don’t need expensive gear to target carp. On most occasions a fiberglass or spin rod that 3-5 or 4-6 kilos between 7 or 8 feet in length will work great. Now there are exceptions to this as you can also target carp using coarse fishing techniques with long nibble tip rods and you can also catch them with soft plastics lures using gear similar to targeting flathead. But for the most part here are our recommendations.

Recommended Carp Rods sorted by price L-H

  • Silstar Crystal Power Tip PC-702SPL 3-5 kg ( $64 )
  • Daiwa Beef Stick 3-6 kg 701MLS ( $69 )
  • Savage Gear Black 7FT3IN 3-5 kg ( $69 )
  • Daiwa 20 AIRD-X 702MLXS 3-6 kg ( $109 )
  • Shimano MAIKURO II 702SPM 3-6 kg ( $119 )
  • Atomic Arrowz AAS-270M 8-16lb ( $147 )
  • Samaki ZING GEN 3 702SML 3-6 kg ( $149 )
  • Abu Garcia VERITAS 4.0 682ML 3-7kg ( $164 )
  • Shimano Zodia 270MH 3-6kg ( $279 )

Recommended Carp Reels sorted by price L-H

  • Shimano Sienna 2500, 3000, 4000 ( $79 )
  • Daiwa Aird LT 2500, 3000, 4000 ( $129 )
  • Daiwa Exceller LT 2500, 3000, 4000 ( $139 )
  • Shimano Nasci FC 2500, 3000, 4000 ( $179 )
  • Shimano Miravel 2500, 3000, 4000 ( $215 )
  • Shimano Vanford 2500, 3000, 4000 ( $319 )
  • Daiwa TD Black MQ 2500, 3000, 4000 ( $329 )

 

What Al currently uses

  • Shimano Zodia 270MH 3-6kg paired with a Shimano Vanford FA 3000

FLATHEAD

  • Flathead Rod – 2-4kg or 2-5kg | 7 feet in length
  • Flathead Reel – 2500
  • Flathead Line – 8-15 lb braid + 1-rod length of equivalent fluoro

The humble flathead is a popular bread-and-butter target species that’s fun to catch and great to eat. A 7-foot fishing rod in the 2-4 or 2-5 kilo class is perfect, as they are pretty docile fighters. Paired with a 2500-size reel is ideal. 10-15 lb braid and equivalent fluorocarbon leaders, as they don’t have teeth but bristly mouths that can shred leaders. The same setup can be used for fishing with soft plastics, lures, or bait. (fast-action soft plastics, slow-action lures, and glass or nibble tip for bait ). Suppose you are fishing in the Gippsland region and targeting larger dusky flathead at systems like Lake Tyers or Mallacoota, using larger lures such as big plastics, swimbaits, and jointed lures. In that case, you will need to use a heavier spin rod or even consider a Medium to Heavy baitcaster. Here are our recommendations.

Recommended Flathead Rods sorted by price L-H

  • Shimano Izalus 2-5kg 24IZL6102SPL ( $99 )
  • Daiwa 20 AIRD-X 2-4 kg 702ULFS ( $99 )
  • Samaki Zing III SZG3-6101SL ( $139 )
  • Shimano Raider 21RDR681RACK ( $139 )
  • Atomic Arrowz Estuary AAS-270ML ( $147 )
  • Savage Gear Black 6″10 2-4 ( $149 )
  • TT Rods Black Mamba BMS701ML 2-4 ( $179 )
  • Wilson Blade N tails 4-8lb ( $249 )
  • Shimano Zodias 20ZOD270L ( $299 )
  • Daiwa TD ZERO 722ULS ( $298 )
  • Shimano 24 TCurve 2-4kg ( $399 )
  • Millerods XFLC 2-5kg ( $399 )
  • Shimano Expride 2610ML 4-8lb ( $419 )
  • Daiwa TD Commander Snowfinch ( $428 )
  • NS Black Hole Tarantula Edge ML ( $599 )
  • Shimano Poison Adrena PADRN267ML ( $599 )

Recommended Flathead Reels sorted by price L-H

  • Daiwa Aird LT 2000 ( $109 )
  • Daiwa Exceller LT 2000 or 2500 ( $139 )
  • Shimano Nasci FC 2500 ( $179 )
  • Shimano Miravel 2500 ( $215 )
  • Shimano Vanford 2500 ( $319 )
  • Daiwa TD Black MQ 2500 ( $329 )
  • Shimano Stradic FM 2500 ( $379 )
  • Abu Garcia Revo MGXtreme 20 ( $449 )
  • Shimano Sustain 2500 ( $449 )
  • Daiwa Certate 24 2500 ( $659 )
  • Daiwa Airity 23 2500 ( $799 )
  • Shimano Twin Power FE 2500 ( $819 )

 

What Al currently uses

    • Shimano 24 TCurve 2-4kg rod paired with a Shimano Vanford 2500 reel

GARFISH

Garfish

  • Garfish rods – 1-2 kg, 1-3 kg, or 1-4 kg rod between 7-9 feet in length
  • Garfish Reel – 1000, 2000, or  2500

Garfish are an awesome bread-and-butter species accessible from many piers, and jetties or when out on a boat or kayak. Staple baits such as silverfish, maggots, or prawns work great. Using berley will help immensely to bring them in. When land-based fishing for gars you will need an outfit which is very light, whippy, and sensitive. I prefer using slightly longer length rods around 7 foot 6 inches long with a flexible rod tip to help feel and see all those gentle nibbles and inquiries. Here are our recommendations.

Recommended Garfish Rods sorted by price L-H

  • Atomic Arrowz Whiting Tip AAS-276WT ( $127 )
  • Shimano Maikuro II 76WSP ( $ 129 )
  • Daiwa Hyper TD V2 742ULFS ( $159 )
  • Savage Gear Stealth 1DFR 1-4kg 7ft 2 in ( $169 )

Recommended Garfish Reels sorted by price L-H

  • Shimano Sienna 1000, 2500 HG ( $69 )
  • Daiwa Aird LT 1000, 2000 ( $109 )
  • Daiwa Exceller LT 2000 or 2500 ( $139 )
  • Shimano Nasci FC 1000, 2500 ( $179 )
  • Shimano Miravel 1000, 2500 ( $215 )
  • Shimano Vanford 1000, 2500 ( $319 )
  • Daiwa TD Black MQ 1000, 2500 ( $329 )

 

What Al currently uses

  • Atomic Arrowz Whiting Tip AAS-276WT paired with a Shimano Vanford 2500

GOLDEN PERCH ( YELLOWBELLY )

Golden Perch

  • Spin Rods – 2-4 or 2-5 kg rod around 7 feet in length
  • Reels – 2000, or 2500 size reel
  • Baitcast Rods – 3-5 kg or 4-6 kg rod between 6-7 feet in length
  • Baitcast Reels – 100, 150, 200 size

Golden Perch AKA yellowbelly is a beautiful freshwater fish found in many lakes and systems locally. Gear choices can vary greatly depending on whether you target them with LM spin gear or bait casters. When going with spin gear you want a combination of finesse and power so we typically fish with a 2-5 kilo class rod. Pair the rod with a 2000 or 2500 size reel spooled with 6-12 lb pound braid and 1-rod length of equivalent fluorocarbon leader.  Spin rods work great and bait casters are also excellent options tuned for spinnerbaits and vibes.

Recommended Golden Perch Rods sorted by price L-H

  • Shimano Raider 21RDR681RACK ( $133 )
  • Abu Garcia Salty Stage KR-X 742L Spin 2-4 kg ( $159 )
  • Daiwa TD Zero TD ZERO 692LS ( $299 )
  • Shimano Curado BC 20CUR641BCM ( $299 )
  • Daiwa Infeet BC 21 INFEET Z 702LRB ( $369 )
  • Shimano 24 TCurve BC 661BCL ( $399 )
  • Shimano 24 T-Curve 2-4kg spin ( $399 )
  • Shimano ExPride BC 22EXP163LBFS ( $419 )
  • Daiwa TD Commander Snowfinch 2-4kg ( $545 )
  • Millerods Brawler ( $545 )
  • NS Black Hole Tarantula Edge ML ( $599 )
  • Shimano Poison Adrena PADRN267ML ( $599 )
  • Samurai Infinite 4-10lb ( $619 )

Recommended Golden Perch Reels sorted by price L-H

  • Daiwa Aird LT 2500 ( $109 )
  • Daiwa Exceller 2500D ( $159 )
  • Shimano Nasci FC 21 2500 ( $179 )
  • Abu Garcia Revo 4 X Baitcaster ( $199 )
  • Shimano Miravel 2500 ( $215 )
  • Shimano SLX DC 150 HG Baitcaster ( $339 )
  • Abu Garcia Revo ALX Spin Reel ( $349 )
  • Shimano Curado DC Baitcaster 2000 ( $359 )
  • Shimano Vanford 2500  ( $369 )
  • Shimano Stradic FM 2500 ( $379 )
  • Daiwa Tatula 200 Baitcaster ( $399 )
  • Abu Garcia Revo MGXtreme 20 ( $449 )
  • 13 Fishing Concept Z Gen II Slide Baitcast ( $459 )
  • Shimano Twin Power FD 2500 ( $583 )
  • Daiwa Certate 2500 ( $659 )
  • Shimano Metanium MGL Baitcaster 150 ( $719 )
  • Daiwa Luvias Airity 2500 ( $849 )
  • Daiwa Exist 22 2500S ( $1,049 )

 

What Al currently uses

  • Shimano 24 TCurve BC 661BCL paired with a Shimano Metanium 150
  • Shimano Poison Adrena PADRN267ML 2-5kg rod paired with a Shimano Vanford FM 2500

GUMMY SHARK

Gummy Shark

  • Gummy Shark Rods 5-10 kg, 8-12 kg, 10-15kg, 7-8 feet in length
  • Gummy Shark Reels – 6000, 8000, 10000

Gummy Sharks have become a popular species to target because they have tremendous fighting qualities and taste great. The complex part of choosing appropriate gear for gummy sharks is understanding what size gummy sharks you intend to catch as they can grow up to 20 kilos and you can catch them in a variety of waters ( inshore/offshore ) some calm and some very tidal as well varying depths. For example, if you plan on targeting bigger size gummies in deeper and tidal waters then you will need to fish with heavier gear. Opposed to targeting smaller size gummies in calm waters not greatly impacted by tides and currents you can almost get away with using your snapper gear.

Recommended Gummy Shark Rods sorted by price L-H

  • Atomic Arrowz AAS-270 MH ( 10-25lb ) ( $160 )
  • Penn Regiment Black Ops II ( 8-15 kg ) ( $ 179 )
  • Shimano Extraction 722 ( 15-30lb ) ( $249 )
  • Shimano Terez ML 15-40lb  or 20-50lb ( $270 )
  • Penn Slammer 762MH PE2-4 ( $319 )
  • Samurai Osprey 20-40lb ( $379 )
  • Shimano Grappler Type C GRPTYPCS73ML ( $575 )

Recommended Gummy Shark Reels sorted by price L-H

  • Daiwa BG MQ 5000, 6000 – ( $299 )
  • Shimano Saragosa SW 6000, 8000, 10000 ( $429 )
  • Daiwa Saltist LTD ( $429 )
  • Shimano Stradic SW B 6000, 8000, 10000 ( $469 )
  • Penn Slammer IV 5500, 6500 ( $369 )
  • Penn Authority 5500 or 6500 ( $669 )
  • Shimano Twin Power SWC 6000, 8000 ( $799 )
  • Daiwa Certate SW 6000, 8000 ( $849 )
  • Daiwa Saltiga 20 ( $1,499 )
  • Shimano Stella SWC 6000, 8000 ( $1,599 )

 

What Al currently uses

  • Shimano Extraction 15-30lb paired with a Shimano Stradic SW B 6000
  • Shimano Terez 20-50lb paired with a Shimano Saragosa SW 8000

KINGFISH

Kingfish

  • Kingfish Spin Rods 4-8kg, 5-10kg, 10-15kg. 7 feet in length
  • Kingfish Spin Reels – 5000, 6000, 8000
  • Kingfish Jig Rods – PE 2/3 5-6 feet in length
  • Kingfish overhead reels – 3000-5000

Kingfish are a strong and powerful fish that grow to impressive sizes and the gear you buy will need to be able to stand up to the demands. There are so many ways to target kingfish and this will impact your buying decision greatly. You can catch them with dead baits, live baits, surface lures, soft plastics, stick baits and vertical jiging. You can catch Kingfish during the warmer months fishing in inshore waters and typically find them offshore in varying depths and tidal flow. All of these factors make choosing the right combo quite challenging. We are seeing a lot more light vertical jigging options when fishing offshore and in the bay lighter spin combos for casting big soft plastics, surface lures and stick baits. Catching them with live and dead baits will always be a good staple choice. Because of all these factors, it is critical to first stop and consider where you will fish, how deep or tidal it is, what size kingies you are expecting to catch and most importantly, whether you will fish with bait, lures or soft plastics.

Recommended Kingfish Spin Rods sorted by price

  • NS Blackhole 20-40 lb
  • Penn Regiment Black Ops II 701XH – $139
  • Penn Ocean Assasin 712M – $239
  • Nomad Inshore NIS2P76 20lb-30lb – $259
  • Shimano Anarchy 762 Heavy 5-12 kg – $269
  • Daiwa Saltist Hyper V2 All Rounder S71-2/3 20-30lb – $279
  • Shimano T-CURVE 701SPXH 5-10 kg – $299
  • Shimano Terez TZC70MH ( $385 )
  • Nomad Offshore NOS2P741.5-3 PE 1.5-3 20lb-40lb – $399
  • Daiwa DemonBlood S73-2/3 – $469

Recommended Kingfish Spin Reels sorted by price

  • Daiwa BG MQ 6000, 8000 ( $299 )
  • Daiwa Saltist MQ 6000, 8000 ( $399 )
  • Shimano Saragosa SW 6000, 8000, 10000 ( $429 )
  • Daiwa Saltist LTD 6000, 8000 ( $429 )
  • Shimano Stradic SW 6000, 8000 ( $469 )
  • Penn Slammer IV 5500, 6500 ( $369 )
  • Penn Authority 5500, 6500 ( $749 )
  • Shimano Twin Power SWC 8000 ( $799 )
  • Daiwa Certate SW 6000, 8000 ( $849 )
  • Daiwa Saltiga 20 ( $1,499 )
  • Shimano Stella SWC 8000, 10000 ( $1,599 )

Recommended Kingfish Game/Jigging Rods sorted by price

  • Shimano Talavera Type J Casting ( $149 )
  • Catch Pro Series Jigging Extreme PE 2/3 ( $349 )
  • Jigstar Twisted Sista OH Light – ( $449 )
  • Shimano Grappler Game Type J ( $549 )
  • Shimano Ocea Jigger ( $669 )

Recommended Kingfish Game/Overhead Reels sorted by price

  • Penn Fathom II 30 ( $399 )
  • Shimano Tekoa 600HGA star ( $419 )
  • Shimano Speedmaster LD II 12 ( $449 )
  • Catch Pro Series JGX 3000, 5000 ( $549 )
  • Daiwa Saltiga 20HA ( $669 )
  • Daiwa 24 Saltiga 15 ( $799 )
  • Shimano Ocea Jigger ( $985 )

 

What Al currently uses

  • Shimano Terez TZC70MH paired with a Shimano Twin Power SWC 8000 ( Spin )
  • Catch Pro Series Jigging Extreme PE 2/3 paired with a Catch Pro Series JGX 3000, 5000 ( Jigging )

MULLOWAY

  • Mulloway spin rods – 2-5 or 3-6 kg rods around 7 feet in length
  • Mulloway spin reel – 2500, 3000
  • Mulloway bait rods – 4-8 or 5-10 kg rods around 7 feet in length
  • Mulloway bait reel – 4000, 5000, 6000

Mulloway is a magnificent, elusive fish. They can be caught in a variety of ways, including soft plastics and lures. The guide below will focus more on targeting them with soft plastics and lures. Here are our recommendations.

Recommended Mulloway Rods sorted by price L-H

  • Daiwa TD Hyper 701MFS 3-7kg ( $129 )
  • Shimano Raider Snapper 21RDR701SNPRM 4-7 kg ( $139 )
  • Samaki Zing III SZG3-702SML 6-12 lbs ( $139 )
  • Atomic Arrowz Offshore AAS-70M 8-16lb ( $147 )
  • Atomic Arrowz Offshore AAS-70MH 10-25lb ( $147 )
  • Abu Garcia Veritas 4 VRT4-S 682ML 3-7 kg ( $149 )
  • Shimano Revolution741 6-8 kg ( $149 )
  • Penn Regiment Black Ops II SP721ML ( $179 )
  • Shimano Jewel 21 21JL702SPM 3-6kg ( $189 )
  • Wilson Live Fibre RLFV02 6-8 kg ( $216 )
  • Shimano Anarchy 21AN6102SPM 3-6 kg ( $219 )
  • Nomad Seacore Inshore Spin 8-17lb ( $239 )
  • Daiwa TD Zero TD ZERO 702MLS 3-6 kg ( $290 )
  • Shimano Zodias 20ZOD270M 5-10lbs ( $299 )
  • Millerods VibeFreak 732 ( $360 )
  • Shimano 24 TCurve 3-6kg ( $399 )
  • Daiwa TD Commander 722MLXS LONGBOLT 3-6kg ( $529 )
  • Shimano Poison Adrena 611 MH ( $599 )
  • Megabass Destroyer P5 6’11” Landsat 4-12lb ( $660 )
  • G Loomis NRX + 802S JWR SPIN ROD 6-12lb ( $699 )

Recommended Mulloway Reels sorted by price L-H

  • Shimano Nasci FC 2500, 3000 ( $179 )
  • Shimano Miravel 2500, 3000 ( $215 )
  • Shimano Vanford 2500, 3000 ( $319 )
  • Daiwa TD Black MQ 2500, 3000 ( $399 )
  • Shimano Sustain FJ 2500, 3000 ( $449 )
  • Shimano Twin Power FD 2500, 3000 ( $583 )
  • Daiwa Certate 2500, 3000 ( $659 )
  • Shimano Twin Power XD 3000 ( $749 )

 

What Al currently uses

  • ( Spin ) Shimano 24 TCurve 3-6kg paired with a Shimano Twin Power XD 3000
  • ( Bait ) Atomic Arrowz offshore 10-25lb paired with a Shimano Sustain FJ c5000 ( 30 lb braid )

MURRAY COD

Murray Cod

  • Murray Cod Rods – Baitcast rods with 3-5 kg, 5-10kg, 10-15kg that is 5-1/2 feet to 8 feet in length
  • Murray Cod Reels – Baitcast 150, 200, 300

Choosing a Murray cod outfit can be so challenging because the sizes of these freshwater giants vary so much, and the zies and the weight of the lures also vary greatly. This will depend on where you are fishing, your lure choices, and your technique. If you are fishing with lures, then a bait-caster combo is a must. They are tuned for casting swimbaits, hardbodies, spinnerbaits, cranks, big surface lures, and more. This will also give you the control needed to cast towards the structure where Murray cod like to reside. A good starting point is to look at the weight of the lures you plan to use and pick a rod that has a lure weight class that matches. If you bait fishing, you can easily use a spin rod, like a 4-8 kilo rod paired with a 4000-size reel. Here are some great recommendations.

Recommended Murray Cod Baitcast Rods sorted by price L-H

  • Shimano Raider Cod Baitcast 641 6-12kg ( $149 )
  • Daiwa 19 TATULA Baitcast ( $278 )
  • Shimano T-Curve 792SWIMM 10-15kg – $299
  • Shimano Curado 661 6-10Kg Baitcast ( $299 )
  • Millerods Cod Freak 661 ( $399 )
  • Wilson Venom 8kg bait cast ( $449 )
  • Millerods Swim Freak ( $465 )
  • Jackall Revoltage C69MH ( $549 )
  • Daiwa 22 TD Battler Baitcast ( $699 )

Recommended Murray Cod Baitcat Reels sorted by price L-H

  • Shimano Tranx 200, 300 ( $355 )
  • Shimano Curado 150, 200 ( $359 )
  • 13 Fishing Concept A3 ( $399 )
  • Daiwa Tatula 150, 200, 300 ( $399 )
  • 13 Fishing Concept Z2 Slide Reel ( $435 )
  • 13 Fishing Concept TX2 ( $475 )
  • Shimano Curado DC 150, 200 ( $519 )

What Al currently uses

  • ( Med ) Shimano T-Curve 641BCH 5-10kg paired with a Shimano Curado DC 150
    ( Heavy ) Millerods Cod Freak 661 paired with a Shimano Tranx 300

REDFIN

  • Redfin Rod – 2-4 or 2-5kg | 7 feet in length
  • Redfin Reel – 2500
  • Redfin Line – 10-15 lb braid + 1-rod length of equivalent fluoro

A 7-foot fishing rod that’s 2-4 or 2-5 kilo class is perfect for the humble Redfin as they are quite docile fighters. Paired with a 2500-size reel is perfect. 6-12 lb braid and equivalent fluorocarbon leaders. The same setup can be used whether you are fishing with soft plastics, lures or bait. ( fast action soft plastics, slow action lures and glass or nibble tip for bait ). Before picking a rod give real thought to whether you are most likely to be fishing with bait, soft plastics or hard body lures as rods are built specifically for these fishing applications. Here are our recommendations.

Recommended Redfin Rods sorted by price L-H

  • Daiwa 20 AIRD-X 2-4 kg 702ULFS ( $99 )
  • Atomic Arrowz Estuary AAS-270UL ( $139 )
  • Samaki Zing III SZG3-6101SL ( $139 )
  • Shimano Raider 21RDR681RACK ( $139 )
  • TT Rods Black Mamba BMS701ML 2-4 ( $179 )
  • Daiwa 20 TD Black Itchy Twitchy 6101LFS ( $239 )
  • Shimano Zodias 20ZOD270L ( $299 )
  • Daiwa TD ZERO 722ULS ( $298 )
  • Shimano T-Curve 2-5kg ( $309 )
  • Sjim,ano Ariesta 24ART691SPL ( $399 )
  • Shimano T-Curve Premium 2-5 702  ( $499 )
  • Daiwa Infeet Z 702LRS ( $329 )
  • Millerods XFLC 2-5kg ( $399 )
  • Shimano Expride 2610ML 4-8lb ( $419 )
  • Daiwa Infeet EX ( $499 )
  • Millerods Brawler 2-5 kg ( $545 )
  • Shimano Poison Adrena PADRN267ML 4-8lb ( $599 )

Recommended Redfin Reels sorted by price L-H

  • Daiwa Aird LT 2000 ( $109 )
  • Daiwa Exceller LT 2000 or 2500 ( $139 )
  • Shimano Nasci FC 2500 ( $179 )
  • Shimano Miravel 2500 ( $215 )
  • Shimano Vanford 2500 ( $319 )
  • Daiwa TD Black MQ 2500 ( $329 )
  • Abu Garcia Revo MGXtreme 20 ( $449 )
  • Shimano Sustain 2500 ( $449 )
  • Shimano Twin Power FD 2500 ( $583 )
  • Daiwa Certate 2500 ( $659 )

 

What Al currently uses

  • Shimano Poison Adrena PADRN267ML 4-8lb paired with a Shimano Vanford 2500

SNAPPER

Snapper

  • Snapper bait rods – 4-7kg, 5-8kg rods, 7 -8 feet in length
  • Snapper reel ( bait ) – 4000, 5000
  • Snapper soft plastic rods – 2-5kg, 3-6kg rods, 7 feet in length
  • Snapper reel ( soft plastics ) – 2500, 3000

There are so many snapper rods in the market these days. These are split into multiple categories BAIT and LURE rods, with light and heavy lure rod options. Generally, they all share several common characteristics. Length between 7-8 feet and weight class between 4-7 kilos. Years ago, we would have seen heavier outfits than 4-7 kilos, but we’re seeing a trend of anglers fishing even lighter now. Bait rods have a flexible tip so you can easily see bites and full handles to sit in rod holders, whilst snapper soft plastic rods are light and stiff with a fast action to set soft plastics when you strike, as snapper have strong mouths. Here are our recommendations.

Recommended Snapper Rods sorted by price L-H ( Bait Fishing )

  • Daiwa Beefstick 701MS 4-8 kg ( $64 )
  • Ugly Stik Gold Snapper Classic USG-SP 701M 4-7 kg ( $99 )
  • Shimano Taipan 21TP762SNPR ( $109 )
  • Shimano Raider Snapper 21RDR701SNPRM 4-7 kg ( $139 )
  • Samaki Zing III SZG3-702SML 6-12 lbs ( $139 )
  • Atomic Arrowz Offshore AAS-70M 8-16lb or AAS-70MH 10-25lb ( $147 )
  • Shimano Revolution741 6-8 kg ( $149 )
  • Penn Regiment Black Ops II SP721ML ( $179 )
  • Wilson Live Fibre RLFV02 6-8 kg ( $216 )
  • Shimano Extraction 722 Spin 15-30lb ( $249 )
  • Penn Slammer 731ML ( $349 )

Recommended Snapper Rods sorted by price L-H ( Soft Plastics Fishing )

  • Daiwa TD Hyper 701MFS 3-7kg ( $129 )
  • Abu Garcia Veritas 4 VRT4-S 682ML 3-7 kg ( $149 )
  • NS Blackhole AMPED II S-711H SNAPPER 10-20lb – $164
  • Shimano Anarchy 21AN6102SPM 3-6 kg ( $219 )
  • Nomad Seacore Inshore Spin 6-12lb ( $239 )
  • Daiwa TD Black 20TDB WILD WEASEL 6101MLFS 2-6 kg ( $239 )
  • Daiwa TD Zero TD ZERO 702MLS 3-6 kg ( $290 )
  • Shimano Zodias 20ZOD270M 5-10lbs ( $299 )
  • Millerods VibeFreak 732 ( $360 )
  • Millerods TwitchFreak M 6″10 3-6kg  ( $390 )
  • Shimano 24 TCurve 3-6kg ( $399 )
  • Shimano Expride 2610ML 4-8lb ( $419 )
  • Daiwa TD Commander 23 722 LONGBOLT 3-6kg ( $529 )
  • Shimano Poison Adrena 267ML 4-8lb ( $599 )
  • J Loomis NRX+ NRR Spin Rod 6-10lb ( $699 )

Recommended Snapper Reels sorted by price L-H

  • Penn Battle III ( $199 )
  • Shimano Miravel ( $229 )
  • Daiwa 21 Caldia MQ ( $299 )
  • Shimano Vanford ( $319 )
  • Penn Slammer IV ( $379 )
  • Shimano Stradic FM ( $389 )
  • Daiwa TD Black MQ ( $399 )
  • Daiwa 21 Saltist MQ ( $399 )
  • Shimano Saragosa SW ( $429 )
  • Shimano Stradic SW B ( $449 )
  • Shimano Sustain FJ 21 5000 ( $469 )
  • Shimano Twin Power XD 3000 ( $769 )
  • Daiwa 21 Certate SW ( $799 )

What Al currently uses

  • Soft Plastics | Shimano 24 TCurve 3-6kg paired with a Shimano Twin Power XD 3000
  • Bait | Shimano Taipan 21TP762SNPR  paired with a Shimano Stradic SW-B 6000
  • Bait | Currently testing Shimano Hydra ( release mid 2025 ) paired with Shimano Stradic SW-B 4000

SQUID

  • Squid Rods ( Land-based ) 3-5 kg,  7 feet 6 inches to 8 feet 5 inches in length
  • Squid Rods ( Boat/Kayak based ) 3-5 kg,  6 feet 6 inches to 7 feet in length
  • Squid Reels – 2500, 3000 ( optional dual handles )

Squid fishing has grown in popularity significantly over the last decade. Using specifically designed light gear capable of casting squid jigs a mile has taken targeting this species to a new level. Squid rods are generally longer and built with an extremely sensitive blank that allows you to feel hits and cast squid jigs at reasonable distances. There are many custom squid rods and reels on the market specifically designed for this purpose. Pair that with a 2500 or 3000 lightweight high-speed reel to give you the comfort to cast all day and greater control.

Recommended Squid Rods sorted by price L-H

  • Rovex Specialist Squid Wrangler – $79
  • Shimano Catana Egi – $84
  • Atomic Arrowz EGI rod – $139
  • Abu Garcia Veritas Egi Special – $139
  • Shimano Raider Egi – $139
  • NS Blackhole Blackwater II – $149
  • Storm Gomoku Ikasumi Egi – $149
  • Samaki Zing G3 EGI – $169
  • Okuma Inked Egi Special Squid Fishing Rod – $169
  • Daiwa 20 emereldas X – $259
  • Inku Egi Rod – $299
  • Major Craft Crostage EGI – $319
  • RUI Eging Rod K-Crusher PRO-803M – $369
  • Yamashita EGIDO EGI-OH limited ed – $439
  • Daiwa 20 emereldas MX – $479

Recommended Squid Reels sorted by price L-H

  • Shimano Sephia BB ( $299 )
  • Shimano Vanford 2500 ( $319 )
  • Daiwa Emereldas MX ( $399 )
  • Daiwa Emereldas Air LT ( $499 )
  • Daiwa Emereldas Air FC LT ( $549 )
  • Shimano Vanquish ( Jap only )

 

What Al currently uses

  • Inku Egi Rod paired with a Shimano Vanford 2500

TREVALLY ( SILVER )

Trevally

  • Rods – 2-5kg rod around 6-7 feet in length
  • Reels – 2000, or 2500 size reel

In Australia, there are many different species of Trevally. Some of these are prized sports fish that grow into large sizes like the GT ( Giant Trevally ). However typically in our local waters, we are catching silver trevally which grows to 60 cm. These silver trevally are great fighting fish that love high-running water and will happily take a variety of soft plastics, lures, and baits. You want a rod that is finesse yet powerful so typically fishing around 2-5 kilo class. Spin rods work great paired with a 2000 or 2500-size reel spooled with a 6-12 lb pound braid and 1-rod length of equivalent fluorocarbon leader. Here are our recommendations.

Recommended Trevally Rods sorted by price L-H

  • Daiwa 20 AIRD-X 2-4 kg 702ULFS ( $99 )
    Atomic Arrowz Estuary AAS-270UL ( $139 )
    Daiwa TD Hyper V2 2-6 kg ( $139 )
  • Shimano Raider 21RDR681RACK ( $139 )
  • TT Rods Black Mamba BMS701ML 2-4 ( $179 )
  • Shimano Zodias 20ZOD270L ( $299 )
  • Daiwa TD Zero TD ZERO 692LS ( $299 )
  • Shimano 24 T-Curve 2-5kg ( $399 )
  • Millerods XFLC 2-5kg ( $399 )
  • Daiwa TD Commander Snowfinch 2-4kg ( $545 )
  • Millerods Brawler ( $545 )
  • NS Black Hole Tarantula Edge ML ( $599 )
  • Shimano Poison Adrena PADRN267ML ( $599 )
  • Samurai Infinite 4-10lb ( $619 )

Recommended Trevally Reels sorted by price L-H

  • Daiwa Aird LT 2500 ( $109 )
  • Daiwa Exceller 2000D ( $159 )
  • Shimano Nasci FC 21 2500 ( $179 )
  • Shimano Miravel 2500 ( $215 )
  • Daiwa TD Black MQ 2500 ( $329 )
  • Shimano Vanford 2500  ( $369 )
  • Shimano Stradic FM 2500 ( $379 )
  • Abu Garcia Revo MGXtreme 20 ( $449 )
  • Shimano Twin Power FD 2500 ( $583 )
  • Daiwa Certate 2500 ( $659 )
  • Daiwa Luvias Airity 2000, 2500 ( $849 )
  • Daiwa Exist 22 2000S, 2500 ( $1,049 )

 

What Al currently uses

  • Shimano T-Curve 2-5kg rod paired with a Shimano Stradic FM 2500 reel

TROUT

Trout

  • Trout Rod – 1-3, 2-4 or 2-5kg | 6-7 feet in length
  • Trout Reel – 1000, 2000, 2500
  • Trout Line – 8-15 lb braid + 1-rod length of equivalent fluoro

A 7-foot fishing rod that’s 2-4 or 2-5 kilo class is perfect for trout in most situations. Light enough so you can cast all day, good at casting lightly weighted soft plastics and hard body lures a good distance, and solid enough to handle trout which can grow to good sizes and fight hard. Paired with a 2500-size reel is perfect. 6-12 lb braid and equivalent fluorocarbon leaders. The same setup can be used whether you are fishing with soft plastics, lures, or bait. (fast-action soft plastics, slow-action lures, and glass or nibble tip for bait ). Before picking a rod give real thought to whether you are most likely to be fishing with bait, soft plastics, surface lures or hard body lures as rods are built specifically for these fishing applications. Now if you are fishing in shallow streams and skinny water such as alpine country then you may prefer a shorter length rod around 6 feet and a 1-3kg rod. Here are our recommendations.

Recommended Trout Rods sorted by price

  • Daiwa 20 AIRD-X 2-4 kg 702ULFS ( $99 )
  • Atomic Arrowz Estuary AAS-270UL ( $139 )
  • Daiwa TD Hyper V2 2-6 kg ( $139 )
  • Samaki Zing III SZG3-6101SL ( $139 )
  • Shimano Raider 21RDR681RACK ( $139 )
  • Savage Gear Black 6″10 2-4 ( $149 )
  • TT Rods Black Mamba BMS701ML 2-4 ( $179 )
  • Daiwa 20 TD Black Itchy Twitchy 6101LFS ( $239 )
  • Shimano Zodias 20ZOD270L ( $299 )
  • Daiwa TD ZERO 722ULS ( $298 )
  • Millerods XFLC 2-5kg ( $399 )
  • Daiwa TD Commander Snowfinch ( $428 )
  • Daiwa Infeet EX ( $499 )
  • Millerods Grub Freak ( $545 )
  • Shimano Poison Adrena 24PA6102ULSP ( $579 )
  • Samurai Infinite 4-10lb ( $619 )

 

  • Shallow Stream Trout Rods
  • Daiwa Presso ( $249 )
  • Shimano Expride 5″9 or 6″4 UL Spin ( $469 )

Recommended Trout Reels sorted by price

  • Daiwa Aird LT 2000 ( $109 )
  • Daiwa Exceller LT 2000 or 2500 ( $139 )
  • Shimano Nasci FC 2500 ( $179 )
  • Savage Gear SG8 2500 ( $199 )
  • Shimano Miravel 2500 ( $215 )
  • Shimano Vanford 2500 ( $319 )
  • Abu Garcia Revo MGXtreme 20 ( $449 )
  • Shimano Sustain 2500 ( $449 )
  • Daiwa 21 Presso LT 2000SS-P ( $549 )
  • Shimano Twin Power FD 2500 ( $583 )
  • Daiwa Certate 2500 ( $659 )

What Al currently uses

    • Shimano Poison Adrena 24PA6102ULSP paired with a Shimano Vanford FA 2500

TUNA

Tuna

  • Tuna Rods – 10-15kg or 15-24 kilo spin rod or a 10-15kg or 15-24kg overhead rod
  • Tuna Reel – 8000-14000 spin reel spooled with 50-100lb braid or 20/30/50 overcast reel spooled with 50-100lb mono

Recommending gear for Tuna is quite a complex task because they vary so much in size and in technique caught. You can target small ( 10-40 kg ) school tuna using spinning gear or you can target big ( 100 kg + ) barrel tuna using heavy overhead gear. You can also catch them in a variety of ways from throwing stick baits and poppers to trolling skirts. It means before buying gear for Tuna you really need to know how you’re going to target them and what size you are really targeting. Here are our recommendations.

Recommended Tuna Spin Rods

  • Daiwa Saltist H ( $229 )
  • Shimano Extraction 6102H ( $249 )
  • Penn Ocean Assasin H ( $299 )
  • NS Black Hole SW Game Rod 78M ( $319 )
  • Shimano Anthem H ( $369 )
  • Daiwa DemonBlood MH ( $409 )
  • Shimano Terez MH ( $429 )
  • Nomad Offshore Spin Rods light NOS2P742-4 or Med NOS2P784-6 ( $429 )
  • Shimano Grappler Type C ( M & MH ) ( $649 )

Recommended Tuna Overhead Rods sorted by price

These rods are generally shorter in length and come in 10-15kg class or 15-24kg class. You can also get them as standard guides, runners and roller tips. These will pair with overhead reels like the TLD and Tiagras 

  • Penn Ocean Assasin ( $169 )
  • Shimano Backbone Elite ( $189 )
  • Shimano TagEm ( $199 )
  • Shimano TCurve Tiagra Overhead Rod 5ft 8in 15kg ( $549 )

Recommended Tuna Spin Reels sorted by price L-H

  • Daiwa BG MQ – ( $299 )
  • Shimano Saragosa 10000 & 14000 ( $429 )
  • Daiwa Saltist LTD ( $429 )
  • Shimano Stradic SW ( $469 )
  • Penn Slammer IV 7500 & 8500, ( $369 )
  • Penn Authority 7500-10500 ( $749 )
  • Shimano Twin Power SWC 10000 & 14000 ( $799 )
  • Daiwa Certate SW 10000 & 14000 ( $849 )
  • Daiwa Saltiga 20 10000-20000 ( $1,499 )
  • Shimano Stella SWC 14000-20000 ( $1,599 )

spin reel spec comparison

BRAND MAKE SIZE WEIGHT DRAG LINE CAP BEARINGS COST
Daiwa BG Ark 14000 630 g 15 kg Pe 6 / 300 6+1 $379
Shimano Saragosa SW 14000 710 g 15 kg 50/400 5+1 $465
Daiwa Saltist MQ 1400H 630 g 15 kg Pe 6 / 300 6+1 $469
Penn Slammer 4 7500 820 g 22.6 kg 50/440 8+1 $479
Daiwa Maverick 1400XH 605 g 15 kg Pe 6 / 300 6+1 $699
Penn Authority 7500 842 g 22.7 kg 50/400 12+1 $779
Daiwa Certate SW 1400XH 635 g 25 kg Pe 6 / 300 8+1 $849
Shimano Twin Power SW 1400XG 655 g 25 kg 50/400 10+1 $965
Daiwa Saltiga 1400XH 665 g 25 kg Pe 6 / 300 12+1 $1,449
Shimano Stella SWC 14000XGC 675 g 25 kg 60/315 13+1 $1,689

 

Recommended Tuna overhead Reels sorted by price L-H

  • Shimano TLD25 ( $329 )
  • Shimano TLD 50 ( $589 )
  • Penn International 30VISW Overhead Reel ( $829 )
  • Shimano Tiagra 30 ( $959 )
  • Shimano Tiagra 50 ( $1,189 )

What Al uses

  • Tag Em 15-24kg paired with a Tiagra 50 ( Game/Overhead )
  • Shimano Game Type J paired with a Stella SWC 14000 ( Spin )

WHITING

Whiting

  • Whiting rods – 1-4 kg 7-8 feet in length
  • Whiting Reel – 2000, 2500, 3000

Whiting is a favourite table fish and fun to catch. The majority of whiting fishing is done with baits like squid and pipis, so having a slightly longer rod around 7.5 feet long with a flexible rod tip will help greatly to see all those gentle nibbles and inquiries. With the rapid growth of circle hooks, the whiting will hook themselves when using the right gear. Outfits for whiting can differ significantly depending on the tide and current strength. For example, fishing at Port Phillip Bay, a light nibble tip is perfect; however, at Western Port, you will need something heavier that won’t snap when using large sinkers. Targeting whiting with soft plastics is also growing in popularity. Again, a 1-4, 2-4, or 2-5 kilo class rod, approximately 7 feet in length, will be perfect for this. Here are our recommendations.

Recommended Whiting Bait Rods sorted by price L-H

  • Okuma Port Phillip Bay PPKGW-S-742L 2-5kg ( $89 )
  • Shimano Izalus 2-5kg 24IZL6102SPL ( $99 )
  • Shimano Maikuro 762 WHITING SPIN ( $99 )
  • Atomic Arrowz Whiting Tip Specialised AAS-276WT ( $127 )
  • Savage Gear Stealth 1DFR 1-4kg 7ft 2 in ( $169 )

Recommended Whiting Soft Plastics Rods sorted by price L-H

  • Daiwa 20 AIRD-X 2-4 kg 702ULFS ( $99 )
  • Atomic Arrowz Estuary AAS-270UL ( $139 )
  • Daiwa TD Hyper V2 2-6 kg ( $139 )
  • Samaki Zing III SZG3-6101SL ( $139 )
  • Shimano Raider 21RDR681RACK ( $139 )
  • Shimano Revolution 23 702 2-4kg ( $169 )
  • TT Rods Black Mamba BMS701ML 2-4 ( $179 )
  • Daiwa 20 TD Black Itchy Twitchy 6101LFS ( $239 )
  • Shimano Zodias 20ZOD270L ( $299 )
  • Daiwa TD ZERO 722ULS ( $298 )
  • Daiwa Infeet Z 702LRS ( $329 )
  • Shimano Artiesta 2-5kg 24ART691SPL ( $399 )
  • Daiwa TD Commander Snowfinch ( $428 )
  • Shimano Poison Adrena PADRN267ML ( $599 )
  • Samurai Infinite 4-10lb ( $669 )

Recommended Whiting Reels sorted by price L-H

  • Shimano Sienna 2500 HG ( $69 )
  • Daiwa Aird LT 2000 ( $109 )
  • Daiwa Exceller LT 2500 ( $139 )
  • Shimano Miravel 2500 ( $215 )
  • Shimano Ultegra 2000, 2500 ( $289 )
  • Shimano Stradic FM 2000, 2500 ( $299 )
  • Shimano Vanford 2000, 2500 ( $319 )
  • Daiwa TD Black MQ 2500 ( $329 )
  • Shimano Sustain FJ ( $449 )
  • Shimano Twin Power FD 2500 ( $583 )

What Al currently uses

  • Soft Plastics | Shimano Artiesta 2-5kg 24ART691SPL paired with a Shimano Vanford 2000 reel
  • Bait | Shimano Izalus 2-5kg 24IZL6102SPL paired with a Shimano Ultegra 2500 reel