Nomad SeaCore Inshore Spin Rod Review and 1st thoughts Al walks us through his first thoughts on the Nomad SeaCore Spin Rods. Very comfortable Great Action Good mid-range price point Great option for soft plastics in inshore waters 7 models to choose from in the range Would love to...
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Shimano Izalus Rod Review and 1st Look Al walks us through his first thoughts on the new range of Shimano Izalus rods, then hits the water to put them through their paces. These rods were released in late 2024 an affordable range starting at $90 and providing a light...
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SpinWright Lures – Swim Jig and Spinnerbaits This product review looks at SpinWright Lures, particularly their new range of Swim Jigs and Spinnerbaits. These lures are designed locally and tested on waters such as Rocklands Reservoir, Taylors Lakes, Eildon, Eppaclock, and Lake Mulwala. We used these lures recently while...
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Barambah lures Bidjiwong 200 Review This product review looks at the new Barambah lures Bidjiwong 200. This unique surface lure is purpose-built to target Murray cod locally. Al used this lure recently at Lake Mulwala and caught a 96cm Murray cod top water. These lures mimic a lizard swimming...
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Shimano Ultegra FD 25 Review This product review looks at the brand new Shimano Ultegra FD spin reel. This is a reel series often overlooked with Shimano’s expansive range of spin reels with Vanford, Stradic, Miravel and Nasci at similar price points and features. The new Ultegra is a...
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Daiwa Revelry 25 FC Reel Review This product review looks at the brand new and refreshed Daiwa Revelry spin reel. This reel superseded the previous generation released a few years back, and there are some very welcome changes. Firstly and most notably is the change in aesthetics, going from...
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Millerods Bass Freak M Rod Review In this product review, we look at the Millerods Bass Freak M. After fishing in the Vic Bream Classics and dropping several good fish within tight structures, I knew it was time to find a short length rod with lots of power. The...
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Shimano Taipan Rod Review In this product review, we look at the Shimano Taipan rods, which were released in 2021. We have had a lot of feedback from members about covering some affordable entry-level rods specifically for bait fishing in our bays for snapper, gummy sharks, and even mulloway....
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Shimano TCurve 24 Review Well, the new Shimano TCurve 24 series hit the shelves just before the start of 2025, and there is a lot to like about this rod series. It includes 13 rods ( 8 spin & 5 bait cast) that supersede the Tcurve released in 2021...
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Shimano Artiesta Rod Review ( pre and on water) Al has had his hands on the brand-new Shimano Artiestas for a little while now. This video covers the initial feel and specs ( looking at the weights, comfort, and action ) and then some on water usage, putting them...
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