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This Week on Hooked with Dave Butfield
by Bradley 24th Feb 2011

This week on Hooked Dave takes a step back in time and looks at some of the fantastic locations he’s fished throughout the year. On this show you’ll see monster Kings being caught, giant flathead, black bream, big snapper and so much more also we take a look at some of the great viewers photos that have been sent in to the show.

Hooked with Dave Butfield can be seen on the Aurora TV network. For more information go to www.hookedtv.com.au


New Saltiga rods just arrived!
by Bradley 23rd Feb 2011

The new 57B, 60SF and 63HSF models have just arrived.

For the past ten years the original Saltiga rods set a new industry standard as the strongest and lightest jigging rods available. After a decade these rods are envied by other manufacturers and are a true testament of how advanced the rod’s technology was, they remain unchanged, and technology hungry anglers still regard these as the best available that was until now with the introduction of the Saltiga 2010 rod series.

Designed to match the awesome power of the new Saltiga reels the new rod series heralds a new design concept – 3D carbon design. Combining Daiwa’s famous Bias Wrap Construction for ultimate strength, power, light weightiness and ultra slim blank diameter with the X-Torque design, a design that resists blanks twisting and massively increasing torque, Daiwa has created their greatest ever jigging rod design.

Adding to the incredible blank design, these rods feature Fuji’s latest innovation Titanium Silicone carbide “K “ guides to eliminate line wrap, Daiwa customized Fuji reel seats that match the new reel design and ultra tough and light air Foam grips.

For more information click here.


New Crest rods available at BCF
by Bradley 21st Feb 2011

The new Crest rod range available through BCF stores is the perfect match for one of Daiwa’s most popular budget spinning reels – the Crest series

The Crest rods are the ideal rod for anglers who demand high performance without breaking the budget.

Built on a light and tough high performance graphite blank they feature AO ring guides for superior casting, graphite reel seats and ultra tough EVA ergonomic grips.

For more information click here


This Week on Hooked with Dave Butfield
by Bradley 16th Feb 2011

This week on Hooked Dave hooks up the Skeeter boat and heads to the little sleepy town of Moruya on the New South Wales south coast. Maruya is famous for big flathead and also holds some great bream. This week Dave uses the Daiwa tournament master Z interline Rods and also using hardbody and soft plastic lures.

Hooked with Dave Butfield can be seen on the Aurora TV network. For more information go to www.hookedtv.com.au


Pro News Updated.
by Bradley 10th Feb 2011

The Pro news section has been updated with two superb reviews from opposite sides of the country.

Hal Hervey from the Bluewater stores in Western Australia reports on the new Saltiga 5000 and Tournament Master Surf rods. Click here for the pro review.

Sydney Tournament angler Greg Seeto reflects on his experience using the amazing TMZ-i 662ULFS rod. Click here for more information.


Daiwa Exist 1003 back in stock
by Bradley 10th Feb 2011

Daiwa Exist

In 2004 the Japanese tackle manufacturer Daiwa introduced the Real Four Concept – Real engine, Real control, Real endurance, Real custom setting the new standard in spinning reel design and innovation.

After setting the bench mark for high end spinning reel design Daiwa developed the world’s most advanced tournament spinning reel the Daiwa Exist.

The first thing you notice when you pick up an Exist is its weight. The machined Super Metal body and Engine plate is incredibly light weight yet exhibits amazing strength and has been ion treated to resist saltwater intrusion. This construction supports the re-vamped high accuracy Digigear drive and silent oscillation system to produce smoother rotary efficiency and increased cranking power like never before.

The Exist uses Daiwa’s ultimate reel designs,  like Silent Oscillation II, Dura-aluminum machined main shaft, 2 sealed ball bearing, titanium coated Twist Buster 2 line roller and rotor brakes to name a few.

Each Exist is individually constructed, serial numbered and is made with the highest quality materials available.  Designed for the serious tournament angler, the Exist is sure to set the standard for the ultimate in spinning reel technology.

For more information click here.


The Fishing DVD Issue 22 out now!
by Bradley 10th Feb 2011

The Fishing DVD issue 22 is out now with an awesome array of stories and tips that will keep you entertained for hours.

BANUBANU DREAMING
with Steve Starling & John Haenke

The Fishing DVD visit an extraordinary wilderness retreat located on a tropical island off Gove (Nhulunbuy), on the north east corner of Arnhem Land. The extraordinary fishing action they encounter in these turquoise waters is only exceeded by the hospitality and creature comforts of the camp itself… this one is very special!

AWOONGA BARRA ON FLY
with Peter Morse and Jason Wilhelm

Stocked impoundment barra are perhaps even less predictable than their wild cousins and this makes them a great challenge, especially for fly fishermen. Utilising a range of flies fished at different depths and using a variety of retrieves Peter Morse catches a string of feisty impoundment barra.

KIWI KINGS
with Brad Sissens and friends

Brad Sissens is joined by some of the top fishing reel engineers from Daiwa’s Japanese headquarters for a couple of days of knock-down, drag-out, no-holds-barred tackle testing on the big, green-backed hoodlum kings of Tairua. You have to check this out!

EXPLORING CURTIS ISLAND
with John Haenke & Mark Bargenquast

The crew climb aboard a luxury mothership and head for the waters around Curtis Island, between Gladstone and Rockhampton, to check out some wild and lightly-fished country. Despite wrestling with strong winds, dirty water and unfavourable tides for the first few days, the team hang in there, proving the importance of persistence and ultimately scoring a champagne popper fishing session around the offshore islands, and also includes some great estuary fishing tips as well.

TASSIE TROUT ON PLASTIC
with Steve Starling and Chris Bassano

Starlo joins gun trout guide, Chris Bassano, on a Tasmanian Central Highlands lake in search of wily brown trout using small Squidgy soft plastics and finesse spinning tackle. Their results prove just how incredibly effective this approach can be, even in adverse weather conditions! Great tips on finding fish holding spots and how to overcome weed beds.

For more information click here.


New Eging and Finesse reels just arrived!
by Bradley 10th Feb 2011

The new Emeraldas Infeet 2506 and Gekkabijin MX 2004 have just arrived!

For more information on Emeraldas Infeet click here.

For more information on Gekkabijin MX 2004 click here.


New Eging rods just arrived!
by Bradley 9th Feb 2011

The new Emeraldas Infeet guided version and Liberty Club Eging guided rods have just landed!

For more information on Emeraldas Infeet click here.

For more information on Liberty Club click here.


Tournament Master X -G rods just landed!
by Bradley 9th Feb 2011

The all new TMX-G series introduces high class tournament technology to a class of rod never seen before.

The TMX-G series uses Daiwa’s latest carbon design – M500, this new high modulus carbon blank material allows the blank to be thinner, by combining precise resin control with unidirectional graphite fibre making it one of the lightest, strongest and most sensitive blanks in its class.

That’s just the beginning, add to this Daiwa’s ultra sensitive and ergonomic grips, the latest Daiwa “original Comfortable” reel seats and Fuji Sic guide system and you have the best tournament ready series available on the market.

For more information click here.


New Finesse Spinning Gear available soon
by Bradley 2nd Feb 2011

Daiwa’s range of new finesse spinning gear will land on our shores soon. Check out the latest gear below.

Gekkabijin MX 2004 spinning reel – click here

Infeet Gekkabijin rods – click here


New Eging Gear available soon.
by Bradley 2nd Feb 2011

Daiwa’s range of new eging gear will land on our shores soon. Check out the latest gear below.

Emeraldas Infeet Rods – click here

Liberty Club Eging Rods – click here

Emeraldas Infeet 2506 reel – click here


This Week on Hooked with Dave Butfield
by Bradley 1st Feb 2011

This week on Hooked, Dave hooks up with Alex Bellissimo to tackle whiting off Sydney Northern beaches. Dave shows you all the tips in catching beach worms. Them the boys take the Daiwa Sea jigger rods out for a run on the whiting.
Hooked with Dave Butfield can be seen on the Aurora TV network. For more information go to www.hookedtv.com.au


Daiwa ABT Mallacoota Story.
by Bradley 1st Feb 2011

Jarrod Healey, a 30 year old Landscape Gardener from Noble Park has claimed victory in the first qualifying event of the 2011 Daiwa BREAM Series with a substantial 10/10, 10.43kg limit.
The EJ Todd sponsored angler has been spending his Christmas holidays at the iconic Mallacoota township since he was a child and this year was no different. Healey picked up a cool $2400 for the win, $500 for the 1.49kg big bream and an additional $250 for being the highest placed Mercury owner.
His second career victory since his last at Mallacoota back in 2008, Healey claims he struggled on the prefish to find fish or productive areas.
“I used past experience and would sight cast to feeding or cruising fish along snags or sand flats,” he said.
“Working both the top and bottom lake, I would only get 1 fish at a time, not 2 or 3. Infact, I caught 7 legals on day one and only 6 on day two,” he continued.
Targeting these large solitary fish meant that Healey’s bag was going to be healthy as long as he could find enough to fill his limit. Day one’s 5/5, 6.13kg bag set up his victory, putting Jarrod over a kilo in front of his nearest rival. Of course this was cemented with his 1.49kg kicker fish, which ultimately won big bream.
Healey used a G.Loomis SR842 matched to a new Daiwa Certate 2004 and a G.Loomis DSR820 with a new Daiwa Certate 2506 both spooled with 3lb Stren Microfuse and 4lb Sunline FC Rock leader.
His lures of choice for the weekend consisted of a shallow Cranka Shad in toffee apple colour, a deep diving Jackall Chubby in brown suji and a Berkley camo worm rigged on a 1/32 Nitro jighead; the Cranka Shad accounting for the big bream.
“The bigger fish are on the banks, but it is a matter of having the patience to be rewarded,” said Healey.
“Day 2 I didn’t have my first fish till 9.15am, I got my five fish, but you are never sure what limits will come in at Mallacoota,” he continued.
Testament to this theory is Shaun Clancy’s victory from 10th place in the 2010 Daiwa BREAM Grand Final with a 5.58kg limit at this venue.
Taking home $1500 in second place was Warrnambool based angler Mark Gercovich with a 10/10, 9.21kg limit. In his first visit to Mallacoota, Gercovich found some good yellowfin bream on the flats during prefish. Remembering back to the 2007 BREAM Grand Final at Lake Macquarie catching yellowfin, Gercovich used a slow rolling crankbait technique to fill his bag.
Gercovich used a Daiwa Interline TMZ776 matched to a Daiwa Sol 2000 spooled with 3lb Yamatoyo Famell Spinning Fluorocarbon and a Daiwa Saltist Hard Rock Fish with a Daiwa Sol 2000 with 2lb straight through fluorocarbon.
He used a Jackall Chubby in suji shrimp and a Zipbait Rigge 46MDR in colour 809 for cranking the flats. On day 2, when there was no wind and bright sunny conditions, he headed to deeper water looking for bream with an Ecogear VX35 in colour 439.
“Using the Humminbird 898SI sounder, I was able to identify some good schools. Using a simple lift, drop technique I was able to pick up a 36cm and a 37cm on the vibs. When the wind picked up again, I then headed back to the flats,” he explained.
Champion non boater for the Atomic Mallacoota Qualifier was Darryl Hislop, a 41 year old brick layer from Colac in his first ABT event (9/10, 6.31kg). Taking home a swag of Daiwa goodies including two rod and reel outfits his wire to wire victory was set up with a 5/5, 4.05kg day one limit fishing with Tony Pettie and completed with a 4/5, 2.26kg limit with Dave Welfare.

Hislop used a G.Loomis 842 rod and a Shimano Sustain 2500 spooled with 4lb Berkley Crystal Fireline and 5lb FC Rock leader.
Heading upriver on day one, the pair worked in 6ft of water around Gypsy Point, Hislop choosing to throw a mid range Smith Camion in natural colours and a deep Jackall Chubby in suji shrimp, all retro fitted with Owner ST11 ultra light trebles.
“I was trying to work the lures across the bottom structure with the occasional flick,” explained Hislop.
Day 2 saw him venture out to the middle of the bottom lake working Ecogear VX40 blades in colour 439 and a variety of Berkley plastics before working the sand drop offs at Goodwin Sands.
The Atomic sponsored event was once again heavily promoted by Frogley’s Offshore. National Sales Manager Jay Morgan handing out a $100 lure pack to every angler at the briefing as well as a swag of Atomic, Bassday and Samurai Reaction rods to those anglers weighing in the largest Atomic or Bassday caught bream over the weekend. The lure displays on site were impressive to the attending public and the amount of kilo plus bream being weighed in on these lures testament to their popularity.
The top 4 boaters and non boaters have now qualified for the end of year Daiwa BREAM Grand Final at Forster and can relax, save and plan for the main event.
The focus now turns to Tasmania where the much anticipated St Helens and Derwent rounds will be held in early March. Let’s keep a close eye on any record breaking attempts, of course, all the action of the Rapala Derwent Super Series event will be streamed live on www.bream.com.au.

For all competition results click here


New Saltiga 4000 model.
by Bradley 1st Feb 2011

Introduced in spring 2010, the new Saltiga introduced new innovations and unparalleled designs, it’s what you’ve come to expect from the world leader in fishing tackle. Now in February 2011 the all new size or should Daiwa say downsized 4000 will be available in late March. More information click here.