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Aird PMCs – V for Value

by Murray 31st Jan 2013

Aird Combos

Andrew Badullovich writes about the Aird Pre-mounted Combos, their great value and how they are much more than just an excellent beginner’s rig.

New Aird Rods and PMCs

by Murray 31st Jan 2013

Aird Rods

We have added new models to our popular Aird rod range as well as our Aird Pre-mounted Combo range.

Check out the Aird rod range here >>

Our extensive range of Aird Spin PMCs >>

Aird Baitcast PMCs can be found here >>

Top Combo

by Murray 1st Jan 2013

Andrew Badullovich matches the TDX 762ULFS Rod and the Ballistic 2000SH reel. Read about it here…

This Swamp Donkey Turns Heads!

by Murray 1st Jan 2013

Dave Rae tries out the Generation Black Swamp Donkey. Read the story here…

Exploring the Creeks

by Murray 19th Dec 2012

Vicki Lear writes about the joys of skinny water fishing in the latest article from the team at Lure and Fly. Check it out here.

New Double Clutch lures coming soon!

by Murray 13th Dec 2012

Over the past few years the Double Clutch IZM 75SP-G has proved itself as one of the must have lures on the ABT tournament circuit, so the new Double Clutch IZM 60SP is bound to be one of the most anticipated lures of 2013. Handmade in Japan to the highest standards, these lures will be available in Australia from February 2013. Until then you can read all about them here.

Cancer Council EBay Auction

by Bradley 12th Nov 2012

The Ebay auctions for five Daiwa rod and reel combos donated by Daiwa Australia, and a Hobie Outback kayak donated by Hobie Australasia have now commenced, click here for further details and on the items below to go directly to the auction page. The auctions will end after 10 days (approx 2000hrs 19th November AEDT). They will be available for viewing at the ABT Bream Grand Final this weekend at Bribie Island or the Hobie Kayak Bream Grand Final next weekend at the Bemm River. Make sure you find the lureandfly.com guys and check them out, if not jump onto ebay. All these items are being listed for $0.99 with every cent to be donated to the Cancer Council.

Item #121015659791: Daiwa Black Label Versatile 631ULFS Rod with 2000 Sized Daiwa Freams Combo

Item #121015628726: Daiwa MX AJING 74L-S with 2000 Sized Daiwa Caldia Combo

Item #121015667693: Daiwa TDX 6101ULFS Rod with 2000 Sized Daiwa Caldia Combo

Item #121015653657: Daiwa Gen Black 641LFS Pinster Rod with 2000 Sized Daiwa Ballistic Combo

Item #121015663816: Daiwa Gen Black Drunkn Monkey with 2000 Sized Daiwa Freams Combo

Item #121015673139: Hobie Outback Kayak

New Aird pre mounted combo’s have arrived !

by Bradley 2nd Nov 2012

The new Aird PMC’s have arrived. For more information click here.

New Laguna Reels have arrived !

by Bradley 2nd Nov 2012

The new Laguna spinning reels have arrived. For more information click here.

New Aggrest Reels have arrived !

by Bradley 2nd Nov 2012

The new Aggrest spinning reels have arrived. For more information click here.

New Opus Reels have arrived !

by Bradley 25th Oct 2012

New budget designs have been added to our Opus Spinning Reel range. They are available now and you can read all about them now on the links below.

The Opus Plus E is built on a corrosion resistant graphite frame and packs features that are normally only seen on reels three times its price.

Built to take the rigors of saltwater use, the Opus Plus A is the ideal choice for the beginner angler venturing out into heavier saltwater fishing.

The new Opus Plus BRi features Daiwa’s automatic “bite n run”, this lets a fish take a drifting bait while feeling little or no resistance.

More Generation Black Rods have arrived.

by Bradley 25th Oct 2012

The design and development of the new Generation Black series has resulted in some of the finest rod actions available at this price point. Not only are they some of our most refined actions but also one of our most attractive series ever, the minimal all black matt finish is a truly unique, stealth like design. The GB rod range is sure to be one of our hottest releases this spring.

More Generation Black rods have arrived, read more about them here.

Lexa 100H and HL now available

by Bradley 22nd Oct 2012

The new Lexa 100H and HL is now available. For more information click here.

Lexa 300H now available

by Bradley 22nd Oct 2012

The new Lexa 300H is now available. For more information click here.

Cancer Council EBay Auction

by Tony 16th Oct 2012

The guys at Lure & Fly are running an ebay auction to raise $5,000 for the Cancer Council. Daiwa are proud to be sponsors of this great fund raiser and we hope you will support it. There are five Daiwa rod and reel combos up for grabs plus a Hobie Mirage Outback kayak. You can read more about it here.

Lexa Spinning reels now available

by Bradley 8th Oct 2012

The new Lexa spinning reels have just arrived. For more details click here.

Gekkabijin Vib Black Sniper now available

by Bradley 5th Oct 2012

The popular Gekkabijin Vib 3S range of lures has been augmented with the addition of a new colour, Black Sniper.

The Black Sniper is now available read more about it here.

New Generation Black Rods have arrived.

by Bradley 4th Oct 2012

The Generation Black rods have arrived, read more about them here.

Laguna rods have arrived

by Bradley 24th Sep 2012

The new high performance Laguna rods for anglers on a budget or those who want a back up rod have arrived. For more information click here.

Steez spinning reels now available

by Bradley 13th Sep 2012

The all new Steez spinning reels are now available. For more information click here.

Updated Luvias Spinning Reels coming soon

by Murray 20th Aug 2012

Luvias has always been one of Daiwa’s most popular high performance spinning reels. Over the years it has had several reincarnations and in 2012 the Japanese have updated Luvias with new features: Magseal, Zaion and Air Rotor.

The new Luvias reels will be with us in December until then you can read about them here.

New TD Sol II Spinning Reel

by Murray 20th Aug 2012

Daiwa has always had a long history of innovation, in 2010, Daiwa pioneered the ground breaking technology- Magseal, Zaion and Air Rotor, a combination that is the future for all Daiwa spinning reels. Originally introduced in our flagship reels like Saltiga, Certate and Exist, it was only a matter of time before we introduced it into Australia’s most popular spinning reel ever the TD Sol. Developed over the past two years, TD Sol II shows Daiwa’s commitment to introduce its best design innovations into mid-price reels.

The new TD Soll II will arrive in December 2012, until then read all about it here.

New Aggrest Reels Coming Soon

by Murray 17th Aug 2012

The new Aggrest is Daiwa’s most feature packed reel ever developed for this price range. Its features, durability and ultra smooth performance is second to none. Not only does it feature many of Daiwa’s innovations like Airbail, Twistbuster II, Silent Oscillation and Infinite anti-reverse, but this feature packed reel employs our best designs ever – ABS and Digigear. The Aggrest will be arriving in November, read more about it here.

New Opus Reels!

by Murray 16th Aug 2012

New budget designs have been added to our Opus Spinning Reel range. They will be available from October but you can read all about them now on the links below.

The Opus Plus E is built on a corrosion resistant graphite frame and packs features that are normally only seen on reels three times its price.

Built to take the rigors of saltwater use, the Opus Plus A is the ideal choice for the beginner angler venturing out into heavier saltwater fishing.

The new Opus Plus BRi features Daiwa’s automatic “bite n run”, this lets a fish take a drifting bait while feeling little or no resistance.

New Daiwa Rods!

by Murray 15th Aug 2012

New rod designs are coming soon from Daiwa.

The Gekkabijin AGS Ajing, the ultimate ultra light rod for finesse fishing, utilizing the new AGS technology, will be arriving this Summer.

Daiwa’s range of high performance budget Laguna reels has built an enviable reputation in the past year, and there’s only one way to compliment them, with the new Laguna rods range. Coming in September.

Due in October is the Crosscast 110XH, designed for long distance surf casting.

2012-13 Fishing Tackle Buyers Guide Coming Soon!

by Murray 26th Jul 2012

Our latest Catalogue will be shipping in Late August, pre-order your copy today on our Catalogue Request page.

New Black Label 762 MHFS now available

by Bradley 17th Jul 2012

The Black Label Versatile series has been updated to include the new 762MHFS rod, ideal for long distance casting after large powerful fish.

Check out the Black Label 762MHFS here.

New Presso Iprimi Rods

by Bradley 17th Jul 2012

After a decade of drought the rains returned to trout country across Australia, within months the streams and lakes were flourishing and the trout returned to their former glory. Daiwa realized the need for a specialized stream trout rod range, introducing Presso Iprimi.

The Presso Iprimi rods have arrived about them here.

New Steez Spinning Reels

by Murray 3rd Jul 2012

In the past few years Steez spinning reels have become the ultimate standard tournament fishing reel, ultra cool in name and function. Steez became the first choice for the serious tournament angler, whether it was bass or bream, these stylish reels became the ultimate fishing fashion accessory. The new Steez sets the bar even higher for cool high end spinning reel design.

The new Steez Spinning Reels are arriving in August, until then you can read more about them here.

New Steez Baitcaster Reels

by Murray 3rd Jul 2012

Daiwa’s flagship baitcaster that took Japan and Australia by storm is reborn with an all new look and design. It is the lightest, easiest casting metal-bodied baitcaster in existence. With its “super metal” magnesium frame and side-plate, it weighs in at an incredible 155 grams, just like holding air in your hands! The ultra-compact body and full-sized gearbox house an incredible 12-bearing system and supports the free-floating super-lightweight Duralumin dimpled spool. The “swept” handle and drag star deliver pure cranking comfort and perfect balance.

The new Steez Baitcasters are arriving in October, until then you can read more about them here.

Daiwa’s New Era of Fly Fishing

by Murray 3rd Jul 2012

The New Era Fly reels can now be matched up with Daiwa’s new range of fly rods. Developed to match Daiwa’s highest rod performance these new rods will push the boundaries of power and accuracy. Read more about them here.

The Alphas R-Edition is back!

by Murray 31st May 2012

It’s back by popular demand! The Alphas 103 R Edition over the past few years has built an enviable reputation as one of the toughest baitcasters ever made, the R-Edition is proof that Daiwa makes the best compact light baitcasters available. Read more about it here.

New Colour for Gekkabijin Vib

by Murray 31st May 2012

The popular Gekkabijin Vib 3S range of lures has been augmented with the addition of a new colour, Black Sniper.

The Black Sniper will be here in Spring, in the mean time read more about it here.

New Generation Black Rods

by Murray 31st May 2012

The Generation Black rods will be here in September, in the mean time read more about them here.

Specialist Bream Rods

by Murray 29th May 2012

Tournament fishing requires specific outfits to perfect techniques, gone are the days where the 7ft light rod will do it all, if you want to win you will need a specialized range of rods… introducing Daiwa’s Tournament Specialist Bream rods.

The Tournament Specialist Bream rods will arrive late August, in the mean time read more about them here.

TDX Rods are back!

by Murray 28th May 2012

It’s been well over a decade since the original TDX rods were released, this year Daiwa Australia is proud to reintroduce a superb range of rods worthy of the X badge.

The TDX range return in August, in the mean time read more about them here.

New Presso Iprimi Rods

by Murray 28th May 2012

The Presso Iprimi rods will be here in July, in the mean time read more about them here.

New MX Ajing Rods

by Murray 28th May 2012

The new MX Ajing Megatop series is a revolution in sensitivity as it takes ultra light fishing to an all new level. It will be arriving late June, in the mean time read more about it here.

New Harrier Rods

by Murray 28th May 2012

The new limited Harrier series is a small range of ultra fast technique specific rods built with some of the finest components available. It will be arriving in September, in the mean time read more about it here.

New Black Label model

by Murray 21st May 2012

The Black Label Versatile series has been updated to include the new 762MHFS rod, ideal for long distance casting after large powerful fish.

Check out the Black Label 762MHFS here.

Pro News Updates

by Bradley 26th Apr 2012

New Pro News Updates

Dave Rae and his favourite new Certate – click here

Dave Rae on Baby Cranks – click here

Warren Keelan – Black Label – click here

James Moller on the Clyde River – click here

James Moller with the new Freams – click here

Win an Exceler 2500DA

by Murray 3rd Apr 2012

Win a Daiwa Exceler Prize Pack.

Including:

Exceler 2500DA Spinning Reel
Fishing DVD
Daiwa Cap

Emeraldas Boat just arrived

by Bradley 19th Mar 2012

The new Emeraldas Boat has just arrived and will be available instores soon.

For more information click here.

Emeraldas Nude Just Arrived

by Bradley 19th Mar 2012

The new Emeraldas Nude has just arrived and will be available soon in stores.

For more information click here.

Pro News Updates

by Bradley 15th Mar 2012

The Pro News section has been up dated

Ballistic and Lateo Pirates by Jamie Robley

AGS by Lure and Fly

New Gekkabijin VIB 3S Color

by Bradley 14th Mar 2012

New Gekkabijin Vib 3S Akebono Kabura color now available.

For more information click here.

Pro News Updates

by Bradley 24th Feb 2012

New Pro news

Tournament AGS Rods – Bradley Sissins

Choose Your Weapon – Greg Seeto

T3 – Simon Goldsmith

The Fishing DVD Issue 26 out soon

by Bradley 16th Feb 2012

The Fishing DVD #26 is jam-packed with action, information, tips, destinations and product reviews… and you don’t have to read it! In just over two hours of spectacular, high-definition vision, this broadcast-quality “DVD Magazine” brings it all to your lounge room, den, holiday house, offi ce or laptop computer – whenever and wherever YOU choose to view! Watch it all, from start to finish, or choose the stories and segments you like most, then view them over and over, at your leisure. Re-wind, slow mo’, freeze frame and fast-forward to all the juicy bits..

Dave Rae – Pro News

by Bradley 6th Feb 2012

Fishing World journalist, Dave Rae pro reviews now online.

To read Dave’s reviews click here.

Daiwa BREAM Australian Open 11-13 January 2012

by Bradley 11th Jan 2012

Daiwa BREAM Australian Open 11-13 January 2012

Sydney Harbour plays host to the first event of the 2012 BREAM season, the Daiwa Australian Open, 11-13 January 2012. Log in from 2pm (EDT) each day to catch the livestream action of the weigh-in. The successful boater-only format returns in 2012, and offers anglers one of the biggest challenges of the tournament season. With a crack field of assembled anglers fighting it out on one of Australia’s greatest tournament arenas, the action is sure to be red hot.

Live link - http://live.bream.com.au/

Adventure Angler Re-runs.

by Bradley 10th Jan 2012

Micah Adams “Adventure Angler” series 2 will begin its re-run season this week. Showing times are as follows.

Tues 10th, fox sports channel 502, 4-4.30pm episode 5- Cassini island, followed by episode 6- fraser island flats from 4.30- 5pm Wed 11th, fox sports channel 502, 4-4.30pm episode 7- south OZ snapper, followed by episode 6- fraser island flats from 5-5.30pm Thurs 12th, fox sports channel 503, 3.30-4pm episode 7- south OZ snapper, followed by episode 8- png black bass from 4-4.30pm.

Season 3 will begin in February 2012

New Black Label Models in Autumn 2012

by Bradley 19th Dec 2011

Three new Black label baitcaster models will be available in Mid autumn 2012. For more information click here.

Pro News Updated

by Bradley 19th Dec 2011

Pro News Updates.

Warren Keelen on the TMZ-I rods and Zillion baitcaster reels. For more information click here.

Mark Gercovich on fishing with kids. For more information click here.

Team Daiwa T rods

by Bradley 28th Nov 2011

The new Team Daiwa T rods will be available through BCF stores Australia wide from the middle of December.

For more information click here.

Join Us on Facebook

by Bradley 21st Nov 2011

Join us a on Facebook and get the latest gear updates, fishing news, greatest links plus lots of giveaways! This week were giving away 5 copies of the latest “Fishing DVD” to five lucky Facebook fans.

Join us at Daiwa’s Facebook page

The Fishing DVd no.25 out soon!

by Bradley 17th Nov 2011

The Fishing DVD no 25 is out very soon with great stories on the following.

-How to catch trout in the Snowy Mtns with the kids.

- Hard Body Snapper tactics

- Estuary fly fishing

- Salifish in Mooloolaba

- Sydney Surf fishing

- Brisbanes Moreton Bay

Plus lots more features on cooking and understanding propellers.

For more information click here.

T3 Ballistic has arrived

by Bradley 4th Nov 2011

The revolutionary T3 Ballistic has arrived.

For more information click here.

T3 has arrived

by Bradley 4th Nov 2011

The revolutionary T3 baitcaster in righthand has arrived.

For more information click here.

Seagate E available from Compleat Angler Stores

by Bradley 3rd Nov 2011

The new Seagate E series is now available exclusively from Compleat Angler Stores.

For more information click here.

Crosscast X just arrived!

by Bradley 3rd Nov 2011

The new Crosscast x has just arrived. For more information click here.

Tournament Master S rods now available.

by Bradley 1st Nov 2011

The new Tournament Master S rod range is now available exclusively from Tackle World stores across Australia.

For more information click here.

Aird has just arrived.

by Bradley 17th Oct 2011

The much anticipated Aird spinning reel series has just landed and will be shipped to stores very soon.

For more information on Aird, please click here.

More Black Label have arrived.

by Bradley 17th Oct 2011

The extremely popular Black Label Technical and Versatile series sold out in the first few days but new stock arrived a few days ago and will be instores early this week.

For more information on the Technical series click here.

For more information on the Versatile series click here.

Lateo Pirates in stores now.

by Bradley 14th Oct 2011

The new Lateo Pirates shore spinning rods have arrived and are in stores now.

For more information click here.

SJ – shore jigging rods have arrived.

by Bradley 14th Oct 2011

The new SJ shore jigging rods have arrived. for more information click here.

Pro News Updated

by Bradley 12th Oct 2011

The Pro News section has been updated with two great reviews on the new Black Label rods and trout fishing close to Sydney.

Black label rods by Greg Seeto. For more information click here.

Sydney trout fishing. For more information click here.

1ST Daiwa Hobie® Kayak World Championships

by Bradley 10th Oct 2011

Hobie Cat Australasia in conjunction with Daiwa Australia, announce that eighteen competitors from five nations, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, USA and Australia, will compete in the inaugural Hobie world kayak fishing championships. The tournament will be held in Australia, on the New South Wales mid north coast, starting on October 27 at Camden Haven on the Camden Haven River, moving to the Hastings River at Port Macquarie on October 29 and 30.

The event is the concept of Steve Fields, General Manager of Hobie Cat Australasia. Steve is a former sailing world and national champion in multiple Hobie Cat Catamaran classes.

Steve Fields, stated, “Hobie Cat has been hosting Hobie sailing world championships since the first Hobie 16 titles held in Hawaii in 1976. They are fantastically competitive and ruthless events on the water but they are great social occasions as well”.

“People from all over the world with similar interests not only compete but share expertise, knowledge and skills. In the end, there is one World Champion, but everyone goes home feeling better about themselves, with new friends, new skills and having had a cultural experience in a part of the world they, otherwise, may never have visited.”

“Hobie Cat has grown and diversified into new areas since those early days. Our venture into kayaks has built a huge, worldwide Hobie kayak fishing fraternity. I wanted to bring these people together somehow and came up with the Hobie Kayak Fishing World Championships. I put the concept to Daiwa Australia and they loved the idea so much they jumped straight aboard, as the major sponsor of the first such event ever to be held.”

Day one of the International competition will be a standalone event. However, on the starting signal, at 7am on the weekend of October 29 – 30, the spectacular sight of 67 pedal powered Hobie MirageDrive® Pro Angler kayaks will leave the beach. The world championship competitors will be joined on the water by grand finalists from the 13 rounds, held throughout Australia, of the Daiwa Hobie ABT Kayak Fishing Series.

Live weigh-ins of the catches will take place on the waterfront grassed area at the Water’s Edge Boutique Hotel, Buller Street Port Macquarie, from 2pm on each of the three days of the world championship competition.

For more information or photos please call Bob Findlay Office: +61 2 4441 8400 Mobile: 0412 127 454 bob@hobiecat.com.au or keep up to date at www.hobiefishing.com.au and the event site at www.hobiefishingworlds.com

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bumper snapper season for Port Phillip Bay

by Bradley 25th Aug 2011

Anglers can look forward to another exceptional snapper catch in Port Phillip Bay this spring.
Scientists from Fisheries Victoria are predicting the 2011-12 season will be a repeat of recent years, although catches will be moderate over the next three years. Researcher Paul Hamer said scientists were able to forecast the likely performance of the fishery based on the number of baby snapper that settled in Port Phillip Bay each year. “Baby snapper settle in the Bay during the late summer and early autumn following the
summer spawning season and this settlement determines the size of the catch in years to come,” Mr Hamer said. “Snapper spawned in Port Phillip Bay are the mainstay of Victoria’s ‘western snapper stock’ extending from Wilsons Promontory to the mouth of the Murray River.” Snapper is one of the most highly prized fish caught in Victoria by recreational and commercial fishers. Every year from late spring to early summer anglers launch boats all around Port Phillip Bay to catch snapper as they migrate into the bay for their annual spawning season. “The successful spawning and survival of young snapper in the bay varies greatly from year
to year,” Mr Hamer said. “Ten to twenty fold variations are common and this variation influences future catches. “We know these variations are related to factors influencing the snapper during their first few
weeks of life.”
Ongoing research is determining how water temperature, nutrient supply, river flows and currents influence the food supply, growth and survival of baby snapper in the Bay. Interviews with anglers revealed last year more than 80 percent of snapper caught were above 1kg and were at least 40cm long. One in four were big reds that weighed more than 3kg and were at least 60cm.
For more visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing

New Daiwa Freams in stores this week.

by Bradley 22nd Aug 2011

The long awaited Freams will be instores this week. For more information on these reels click here.

The Fishing DVD No.24 out this week

by Bradley 17th Aug 2011

Reading a great fishing magazine can sometimes be the next best thing to actually going fishing… But here’s something even BETTER than a printed magazine!

The Fishing DVD #24 is out this week and is jam-packed with action, information, tips, destinations and product reviews… and you don’t have to read it! In just over two hours of spectacular, high-definition vision, this broadcast-quality “DVD Magazine” brings it all to your lounge room, den, holiday house, offi ce or laptop computer – whenever and wherever YOU choose to view! Watch it all, from start to finish, or choose the stories and segments you like most, then view them over and over, at your leisure. Re-wind, slow mo’, freeze frame and fast-forward to all the juicy bits..

For more information go to www.thefishingdvd.com.au