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New Saltiga rods just arrived
by Bradley 30th Sep 2011

The new Saltiga BG 85s and Deep 55s have just arrived.

For more information on the BG85s click here

For more information on the Deep 55s click here


Exceler Z now available from Compleat Angler
by Bradley 29th Sep 2011

The new Exceler Z is now available from Compleat Angler stores.

For more information click here.


Procaster GTR available from Compleat Angler
by Bradley 29th Sep 2011

The new Procaster GTR is now available from Compleat Angler stores.

For more information click here.


Vic anglers hooked on record fish restockings
by Bradley 28th Sep 2011

The Victorian Government has stocked more than two million native fish into Victorian lakes
and rivers to improve inland angling opportunities for recreational fishers.

Minister for Agriculture and Food Security Peter Walsh was at Lake Eildon today to help
release some of the broodstock kept at the Snobs Creek hatchery to breed the young fish.

“This is a record: never before have two million fish been released into Victoria’s waterways,”
Mr Walsh said.

“The fish – including golden perch, Murray cod, Australian bass, silver perch, trout cod and
Macquarie perch – were stocked across more than 80 lakes and rivers. Anglers will soon be
reaping the rewards with most expected to be of a catchable size within two years.”

Mr Walsh said the recovery of drought-affected fisheries had been prioritised, with extra funds
from recreational fishing licence revenue used to boost stocking numbers.

“These stockings are a boon for communities such as Lake Eildon and Snobs Creek which
benefit greatly from the social and economic activity inland fishing generates,” Mr Walsh said.

“A report prepared for VRFish estimates that, in north east Victoria alone, the recreational
fishing industry creates 1100 jobs and an annual turnover of almost $178 million.

“About 1.1 million golden perch, or yellowbelly, were stocked with the majority released into
Lake Eildon (200,000), Nagambie Lakes (200,000), Lake Hume (150,000), Lake Eppalock
(70,000), Loddon River (50,000), Campaspe River (40,000), Kangaroo Lake (20,000) and
Taylor Lake at Horsham (40,000).

“More than 800,000 Murray cod were also released over summer, nearly double the previous
record of this iconic freshwater species. The increase in Murray cod can largely be attributed
to the start of a three-year program to stock one million Murray cod into Lake Eildon.”

Other Murray cod stockings include Lake Eppalock (110,000), Nagambie Lake (50,000),
Loddon River (20,000), Gunbower Creek (20,000), Avoca River, (10,000), Meran Lake
(20,000), Cairn Curran Reservoir (30,000), Kangaroo Lake (20,000) and Lake Boga (15,000).

Mr Walsh said more than 102,000 Australian bass, 36,000 silver perch and smaller numbers
of trout cod and Macquarie perch were also released.

For a comprehensive list of native fish stocking locations visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing


New Era 5/6 weight fly reels just arrived.
by Bradley 27th Sep 2011

The New Era is unique amongst the fly reels and now it is now available in the 5/6 size. It’s the only interchangeable cartridge fully machined aluminium fly reel. The New Era comes with 2 spare colour coded cartridges and in a matter of mere seconds a new flyline can be changed, simply by undoing a self retaining spool cap, the spool can be removed, no tools, no loose parts and definitely no time lost on the water! With each cartridge locking firmly in place, they are entirely reversible, made from precision machined aluminium and finished off with colour coded anodising.  This is system is the fly reel anglers have been waiting for.

Daiwa’s new fly reel is perfectly suited to all fly situations, its ultra smooth performance is powered by corrosion resistant components and stainless steel ball bearings. New Era will handle just about anything that swims from mountain stream trout to oceanic speedsters like tuna or sailfish, and to make sure your tippet won’t part its backed by one of the best drags available. The oversized disc drag system uses carbon washers for smooth powerful line release, and it is quickly adjusted by an ultra large knurled, easy grip dial.

For more information click here.


This Week on Hooked with Dave Butfield
by Bradley 26th Sep 2011

This week on Hooked Dave heads to Manly in NSW to hook up with Sydney rock and beach fishing legend Alex Bellissimo. Dave and Alex head to the rocks to chase blackfish. Dave show you just how easy it is the catch these fish with a float and some weed. This is a great show if you’ve always wanted to learn how to catch blackfish.

You can watch Hooked on Channel 183 every Tuesday night at 7:30pm and Saturday night at 6:30pm.


Saltiga Sacrifice II Stick just arrived
by Bradley 22nd Sep 2011

The new Sacrifice II Stick re-defines the design of the high speed jig. Tested extensively through Japan, Korea, Australia and New Zealand, it has proved tremendous as an excellent high speed jig for Kingfish, Samson fish, Tuna etc

Daiwa has redeveloped the revolutionary Resist Wing edge previously only ever seen in the original Sacrifice Stick from many years ago, to produce a new design that resists water drag more efficiently than any other jig yet still retain an action. The new centre balanced Resist Wing edge is sharper, forcing water pressure away from the jig thus allowing for smoother less drag but also causing the jig to slide left to right.

Using only the finest materials Sacrifice II has an extreme fish attracting finish called “Magma”, looking like lava this surface is highly reflective and will reflect light even in the deepest waters. Coated with a high impact epoxy finish to resist damage, the jig also uses  a super strong one piece stainless steel internal wire and a highly compressed lead main body that both help to minimize any jig from bending

For more information click here.


Saltiga Sacrifice II Stick SL just arrived
by Bradley 22nd Sep 2011

The new Sacrifice II Stick SL is the new cross over jig from Daiwa, half way between the legendary sacrifice Stick and the Sacrifice Leaf, it’s both a high or low speed jig all wrapped up in one . Tested extensively through Japan, Korea, Australia and New Zealand, it has proved tremendous as an excellent for Kingfish, Samson fish, Tuna and numerous bottom dwellers.

Using the best from both jigs Daiwa has redeveloped the revolutionary Resist Wing edge previously only ever seen in the original Sacrifice Stick from many years ago, to produce a new design that resists water drag more efficiently than any other fat wide jig. The original Leaf design has allowed for lower balance to be super fast sinking and the Resist Wing edge is sharper, forcing water pressure away from the jig thus allowing for smoother less drag but also causing the jig to flutter and slide left to right at any speed.

Using only the finest materials Sacrifice SL has an extreme fish attracting 3-Dimensional finish (3D), making the lure look larger underwater and the 3d finish reflects light even in the deepest waters. Coated with a high impact epoxy finish to resist damage, the jig also uses  a super strong one piece stainless steel internal wire and a highly compressed lead main body that both help to minimize any jig from bending.

For more information click here.


Coalition abolishes bag limits on redfin in Victoria
by Bradley 22nd Sep 2011

The Victorian Coalition Government has abolished the recreational bag limit for redfin in Victoria resolving a frustrating cross border anomaly for recreational fishers.
Minister for Agriculture and Food Security Peter Walsh said from today it wouldn’t matter whether anglers were fishing in NSW or Victorian waters, they could keep as many redfin as they could catch.
“Redfin are a popular species among freshwater anglers because they are a tasty table-fish, however there is increasing evidence that redfin are harmful to native fish and other popular sport fish such as trout,” Mr Walsh said. “Abolishing catch limits on redfin will assist in managing the high number of them in our lakes and rivers and actually improve the quality of the redfin fishery in many waterways.
“Redfin populations in some lakes can become so abundant that growth of individuals becomes limited by competition amongst siblings.
“Removing the bag limit will improve many redfin fisheries by reducing the competition and allowing some individuals to grow to a larger size, more desired by freshwater anglers.”
Mr Walsh said the move would bring Victoria into line with regulations in NSW.  “The difference has been a source of frustration for fishers, who sometimes get caught out when they are moving between NSW and Victorian waters,” Mr Walsh said.  “Redfin populations are widespread but better known waters include lakes such as Eildon, Hume, Eppalock and Fyans and the Loddon, Campaspe and Wimmera rivers. Several other waters that have recently recovered from the drought also support booming redfin fisheries. “We are conscious however of the impact the species has on other valued native and sport fish such as trout and salmon,” Mr Walsh said.
The decision to remove the bag limit of 30 redfin has received support from VR Fish and fishers who attended recent Regional Recreational Fishing Forums.


Monster Mesh Max popper rods just arrived
by Bradley 22nd Sep 2011

The new Monster Mesh Max 832P and 72MH have just arrived.

Built on the latest ultra slim carbon blank, the new Monster Mesh max series is one of the strongest lightest jigging blanks ever developed. The enormous hoop strength comes from combining the latest carbon technology with old style weaving under incredible pressure to produce the most incredibly strong blank. High performance blanks need the right components and MM Max uses Fuji’s best alconite M style guides, Fuji reel seats and quality aluminium custom components. All guides are triple bound for ultimate strength, so to make these the most reliable jigging rods available.

For more information click here.


New Service Dept Section now live
by Bradley 20th Sep 2011

The new Daiwa Service Dept section is now live with heaps of information on maintence and servicing your reels. In it you can find the following.

General reel maintenance guide

-          General rod maintenance guide

-          Warranty section

-          FAQ

-          Service products

-          Service and repair forms

-          Service contacts

-          Reel Schematics

For more information click here.


This Week on Hooked with Dave Butfield
by Bradley 19th Sep 2011


This week on Hooked Dave heads back to the Monte Bello Islands in W.A. Dave jumps onboard Blue Juice Charters for one amazing trip. First up the boys brake the Saltiga’s out to troll some sebile lures to hunt down big spanish mackerel then after finding the fish its time to stick bait and popper cast. This is some of the best mackerel fishing you’ll ever see. After the punishing fights with the mackerel the try their luck with some reef fishing.

You can watch Hooked on Channel 183 every Tuesday night at 7:30pm and Saturday night at 6:30pm.


Pro News Updated
by Bradley 13th Sep 2011

The Pro News section has been updated and divided into individual sections for each angler. More updates coming soon from other Pro Staff and new stories/reviews. Click on any of the Pro Staff below to go straight through to their sections.

Mark Berg

Micah Adams

Mark Gerkovich

Warren Keelan

Lure and Fly

Sami Omari

Jamie Robley

Bradley Sissins


Black Label Versatile series just arrived.
by Bradley 13th Sep 2011

The Black Label Versatile series has just arrived and will be shipped to stores soon.

The Black Label “Versatile” series of rods is designed as the all-rounder style series. These rods can be used for the majority of fishing methods in particular with hard body lures like crankbaits, vibrations, topwaters etc

The design of the Black Label Versatile series is the same as the Technical series, concentrating on high performance. They have similar cosmetic styling, but the Versatile series combines a soft tip action and lifting power with superior hook setting power to produce a rod that is perfectly suited for all hard body and soft plastic fishing techniques… As a result we have designed a “versatile “rod series that produces superior performance far beyond our competitors, yet still featuring quality componentry like Fuji SIC guides, Daiwa surround hold reel seats and ultra tough and light EVA grips, all this at a fraction of our competitor’s price.

For more information click here.


Black Label Technical Series just arrived.
by Bradley 13th Sep 2011

The Black label Technical series has just arrived and will be shipped to stores soon.

The Black Label “Skippin”.”Shootin”.”Shaky” series were designed for aggressive fishing techniques like the “skipping” method used to throw a lure to overhangs or under boat docks/ piers and “shooting” method to directly throw a lure to fish located on a fish finder or structure. Also due to the ultra fast and sensitive action they are able to dance a soft plastic lure to attract fish – “shaking style”.

When Daiwa designs and tries to reduce cost of a rod, normally we simply reduce a similar ratio form each cost categories like blanks, guides, handles etc. But, in this instance we concentrated on blank design to gain the highest performance. Black Label is similar to our flagship rod range – Steez. While Steez concentrates on being light weight, Black Label concentrates on high performance, it has similar cosmetic styling but the blanks design emphasis combines lifting power with superior hook setting power. As a result we have designed a rod series that produces superior performance far beyond our competitors, yet still featuring quality componentry like Fuji SIC guides, Daiwa surround hold reel seats and triple A grade cork handles, all this at a fraction of our competitor’s price.

For more information click here.


This Week on Hooked with Dave Butfield
by Bradley 12th Sep 2011

This week on Hooked with Dave Butfield, we head to Swansea in NSW and hook up with Jason Nunn to fish . The boys fish Lake Macquarie at night to chase bream using mullet, Dave and Jason show you some of the basic techqenics in catching bream. If you’ve never had much luck catching bream well this is a great show to tune your skill as Dave catches some amazing bream.

You can watch Hooked On Tackle World on Channel 183 every Tuesday night at 7:30pm and Saturday night at 6:30pm. Just so you don’t miss the fishing action Hooked On Tackle World will be aired 28 time throughout the week


Mark Berg joins up with Daiwa.
by Bradley 8th Sep 2011

Mark Berg has become a household name in fishing circles after producing more than 1 million Fishing DVD’s over the past eight years.

Mark is now the face of two Fishing shows in Australia – ‘Fishing Addiction’ and the brand new series ‘East Coast Angler’. Mark grew up on the South Coast of NSW and has been fishing his entire life. Over the years Mark has collated a wealth of knowledge across a broad range of fishing applications that he loves to share with his viewers.

In 2011 Fishing Addiction has joined up with Daiwa and BLA to take the series to a whole new level, with $10,000 worth of gear to giveaway to one lucky angler on every show.

Fishing Addiction is a fishing reality show the like of which has never been done before in Australia. Each week we surprise a different person with a fishing adventure of a lifetime to some of the most incredible destinations in Australia and overseas. They may be at work, at home with their family or even in their local tackle store when Mark Berg shows up to take them away on the spot to a spectacular destination. In addition to the surprise the winner has the chance to win $10,000 worth of Daiwa fishing gear and BLA boating gear based on a challenge we set them. For many fisho’s their fishing dreams become a reality and you’re there for the journey. It’s not just another fishing show it’s a real life fishing adventure. Series 3 will air weekends from November 2011 on the Lifestyle channel.

But that’s not all, in 2012, Mark Berg in partnership with Daiwa has developed a new series called East Coast Angler. This series is designed to show viewers the journey via a road trip to beautiful and productive fishing areas on the East Coast of Australia. Species such as Bream, Whiting, Flathead and Snapper to name a few will be targeted along the coast with a ‘how too’ feel to the show. We will show you all the in’s and out’s of fishing for these bread and butter species including what rigs, bait, lures and how to choose your successful fishing location. Whether you’re a seasoned fisho or just starting out your guaranteed to learn something new in fishing along the way. This series will air on the Lifestyle channel in April/May 2012.

For your chance to be nominated for Fishing Addiction click here and fill out the questionnaire and you never know when mark may be knocking on your front door!

For more information on Mark, click here.


Last of the Catalina
by Bradley 6th Sep 2011

Daiwa’s long lasting and incredibly popular Catalina spinning reels have now finished production. Daiwa Australia just recieved the last production and they are selling like hot cakes. So grab yourself a bargin as many of these reels are selling at nearly half their original prices!

For more information click here.


Steez Amraam just arrived.
by Bradley 6th Sep 2011

The new Steez Amraam “megatop” rod has just arrived and its probably on of the best finesse bream rods we’ve felt in a longtime! For more information click here.


Saltiga Dorado rods just arrived
by Bradley 6th Sep 2011

The new Saltiga Dorado rods have just arrived. For more details click here.


Murray cod stocking a tourism boost for North East
by Bradley 5th Sep 2011

The Department of Primary Industries has stocked 35,000 Murray cod fingerlings into the Goulburn River to encourage anglers back to areas devastated by the 2009 bushfires.
Fisheries Victoria Executive Director Anthony Hurst said the Murray cod fingerlings purchased with the Victorian Government’s bushfire recovery funds were stocked into the Goulburn River between Seymour and Yea.
Mr Hurst said the stockings were another way that Fisheries Victoria’s could help the local community recover from the lingering impact of the Black Saturday fires.
“Recreational fishing makes an important contribution to regional economies because visiting anglers and their families buy tackle, food, fuel and ice and stay in local accommodation,” Mr Hurst said.
“Encouraging anglers back to North East Victoria through fish stocking is one way we can contribute to the on-going bushfire recovery efforts.”
Mr Hurst said the Goulburn River between Yea and Seymour had the potential to be a first-class native fishery for Murray cod.
“This reach of the river boasts rich in-stream habitat in the form of timber snags and features good access for anglers,” he said.
“The river also produces great fishing for trout and redfin, but had declined as a native fishery, so boosting Murray cod numbers should provide additional variety for fishers in years to come when they reach legal size.”
Signs showing river access points are located at bridge crossings and reserves between Molesworth and Seymour to help visitors find a good fishing spot.
Anglers are reminded that the three month Murray cod closed season commenced on 1 September.