AFN LIP GRIPPA
AFN’S Lip Grippa is ideal for lifting large, toothy
fish out of the water. It is lightweight, safe to
use and automatically locks when closed. The
Grippa is perfect for all fish – large and small- and will safely hold your catch while you
quickly remove your hooks or want to take a
quick photo.
Weighing in at just 65gm, this tool is easily attached to a
belt or vest for easy access. It’s constructed from light, but
extremely strong plastic so there’s no chance of corrosion
after salt water immersion. The Lip Grippa comes with a
safety lanyard and also has hooks on the handles that will
accommodate a set of scales for weighing.
And, for those who have already dropped a more
expensive metal version over the side while attempting to
boat a fish, this one floats! Recommended retail price is
under ten dollars.
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SHIMANO BACKBONE ELITE RODS
Shimano’s Backbone Elite rods have proven hugely
popular with the offshore game fishing set, delivering a
range of line class options at really good prices. And the
2018 lineup has just been given a well-deserved tweak.
There are eight rods in all; a 10kg stick with fixed
guides and a roller tip, and three 15kg options in a
selection of fixed guides, fixed guides with a roller tip, or
fully rollered. The same choices are available in 24kg, and
finally there’s a serious 37kg weapon with a roller tip.
Of single-piece construction and 1.7m (5’ 7”) in
length, the Backbone Elite blanks now utilise Shimano’s
legendary TC3 material, which is the same three-ply
graphite weave the early Tiagra Game Series rods were
built on. The long EVA fighting foregrip has a new shape,
which delivers a comfortable grip even with wet hands,
and the guides, whether fixed or roller, are from Pacific
Bay. The Slick Butts are durable and make it easy to
remove a loaded up rod from a holder, while anodised
aluminium reel seats and gimbals round out a very
workmanlike package.
The cosmetic has also been upgraded to a traditional
game fishing colour scheme of black, gold and silver, making
these rods an even sweeter pairing with Shimano’s TLD and
Tyrnos lever drag reels.shimanofish.com.au
WILSON’S BIG WILLY
Pumping worms and yabbies is a great way
to get the freshest of fresh bait for your day’s
fishing. Having the right tool to get the job done is
an important step to success and one that needs
careful consideration.
The Wilson Big Willy Bait Pump gives users
an extra long 39” shaft, meaning you do not
have to bend so far down when pumping. This is
a great asset for those who want to collect bait
comfortably and easily.
Stainless steel and brass construction mean
that this pump will go the distance, giving you
years of faithful service and opening up your
fishing options.
Available at all leading tackle stores, the Big Willy
will become a vital part of any bait collection trip.NEW PRODUCTS
NEW PRODUCTSPENN SLAMMER III HIGH SPEED
Penn reels are known to perform
in heavy-duty fishing situations
with features and benefits in
which hard core anglers and
charter captains trust. The
Slammer III features the new IPX6
Sealed System to keep water out
of the gear box and drag system in
heavy spray and sea conditions.
The Slammer III also incorporates the Penn proprietary
sealed Dura-Drag system with washers that eliminate
hesitation, even under extreme drag settings – up to 30kg
in the larger models! With the computer-controlled CNC
gear technology system, the precision brass main, pinion
and oscillation gears are individually machined for exact
tolerances to provide the smoothest operation.
The full metal body, sideplate and rotor house seven stainless
steel bearings for a lifetime of fishing in salt water conditions.
New High Speed Models are available in 6500 and 8500
sizes. The 6500HS features 6.2:1 gear ratio with 121cm per
turn, the 8500HS features a 5.3:1 gear ratio with 128cm per
turn, and both come with a standard handle and metal ball
handle. Finished in red, the Slammer III HS is ideal for stick
baiting and high speed spinning.
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