BLOG

New Double Clutch lures coming soon!
by Murray 13th Dec 2012

Double Clutch IZM 60SPOver 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.


New Presso Rods have arrived.
by Bradley 21st Nov 2012

The new specialist Presso rods have just arrived. For more information click here.


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.

 


Lexa Spinning reels now available
by Bradley 8th Oct 2012

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

 

 


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.


Presso Trout Fishing Subsection now online.
by Bradley 6th Aug 2012

The new specialist Presso Trout subsection is now online. . For more information click here.


New Presso Rods Announced.
by Bradley 6th Aug 2012

The new specialist Presso rods have just been announced. For more information click here.


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.


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

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 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.


New Gekkabijin VIB 3S Color
by Bradley 14th Mar 2012

New Gekkabijin Vib 3S Akebono Kabura color now available.

For more information click here.


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..


Adventure Angler Series 3 Episode 3
by Bradley 16th Feb 2012

Season 3 Episode 3

Season three off the popular Adventure Angler TV series with Micah Adams is about to hit the screens again. This year, Micah and the boys ride jet skis down the remote west side of Cape York, to a hard core bush walk in Tassies western lakes. They catch big bream, discover the history of the Tongariro river and battle big black marlin on the great barrier reef! Twelve thirty minute episodes showcase the best angling and destinations on the planet. Season three of Adventure Angler TV sets the benchmark of fishing TV even higher again.

Episode 3 Tassies western lakes- Thursday night on fox sports channel 502 at 6.30pm, then on 503 at 8.00am Friday and on 501 at 11.00 am on Saturday morning.

Craig Rist leads Micah on a trek into the rugged wilds of the western lakes of central Tasmania. A region of wild weather, tiger snakes and large brown trout that anxiously await to sip a dry fly off the surface. The boys experience the best and worst of Tassies weather and selective brown trout.


Trout stocking delivers better fishing
by Bradley 2nd Feb 2012

Almost 700,000 trout and salmon were stocked into 135 waters last year by the Victorian Coalition Government to improve fishing opportunities for freshwater fishers.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Peter Walsh said 2011 was a big year for trout production at the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Snobs Creek fish hatchery, as many lakes had filled following drought-breaking rains and were in terrific condition to be stocked.
“Several of our newly filled lakes produced outstanding fishing last year so it made sense to stock them again with help from revenue obtained through the sale of recreational fishing licences,” Mr Walsh said.
The stand-out performer in 2011 was Lake Bolac, which produced large numbers of rainbow trout between 2kg and 3kg.
Other standout performers last year were Lake Tooliorook, Hepburn Lagoon and Lake Elingamite which provided exceptional trout fishing for fly, bait and lure anglers.
Further afield, several waters received trout for the first time in years including Lake Toolondo in the Wimmera, which was once one of Victoria’s most productive and popular trout fisheries. It was stocked with 40,000 brown trout and 5,000 rainbow trout.
“Before the drought, Lake Toolondo was known to produce brown trout over 4kg so there are many people hoping our stocking pays dividends in years to come,” Mr Walsh said.
Lake Marma, near Murtoa, and Pykes Creek Reservoir, near Ballan, were also additions to the stocking list in 2011, receiving 1,000 and 5,000 trout respectively.
All trout stocked this year were produced at the Snobs Creek hatchery which has greatly benefited from recent upgrades.
For more about fish stocking and a full list of waters stocked with trout and native fish, such as Murray cod and golden perch, visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing


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.


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.


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.


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.


Airtorque rods have arrived
by Bradley 5th Oct 2011

The new Airtorque rods have just arrived. For more information click here.


Ballistic Spin Reels have arrived.
by Bradley 5th Oct 2011

The Ballistic spinning reels in the 2500 and 3000 sizes have just arrived, the other sizes will arrive soon.

For more information 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.


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.


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


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.


Victorian rainbow trout equal to Australia’s best
by Bradley 26th Aug 2011

Trout produced from the Department of Primary Industries’ freshwater hatchery at Snobs
Creek are the equal of their Tasmanian cousins.
Some anglers have historically questioned the genetic integrity of Victorian rainbow trout
compared to their interstate counterparts, however new findings dispel that myth once and for
all.
Acting Fisheries Victoria Executive Director Jon Presser said new research funded by
recreational fishing licence fees showed Victorian trout grew and thrived just as well as trout
in Tasmania. “The research demonstrates the quality of the fish being bred by Fisheries Victoria is equal to
any in Australia, with nearly 460,000 rainbow trout stocked last year,” Mr Presser said.
The three year scientific trial compared the performance of Victorian strain rainbow trout
produced at Snobs Creek with Tasmanian strain fish sourced from the Great Lake population
at Liawenee. The rainbow trout were fin clipped by Fisheries Victoria staff to distinguish them and released
into privately owned catch and release lakes outside Ballarat.
Expert anglers who fish these lakes regularly monitored the performance of the rainbow trout
and kept detailed records of their catches. To ensure the trial was not biased, even the owners of the lakes did not know the origin of the
trout stocked in their waters. The results showed the Snobs Creek trout performed almost identically to the Tasmanian fish
with similar longevity, growth rates and catchability. Both strains survived until they were three to four years old when the trial ended.
Mr Presser said the results were good news for thousands of Victorian anglers who had been
enjoying bumper trout fishing in many lakes that were stocked with rainbow trout from Snobs
Creek following the drought breaking rains of this year and last.
“Many of these rainbow trout are growing exceptionally well in these lakes with many fish now
weighing over 1.2kg,” Mr Presser said.


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


New 2011/2012 Daiwa catalogues available now
by Bradley 16th Aug 2011

The new 2011/2012 Daiwa Dealer and tournament catalogues are now available. to recieve your free copies click here.


New Caldia details revealed
by Bradley 12th Aug 2011

Daiwa has always had a long history of innovation, in 2010, Daiwa pioneered the ground breaking technology- Magseal and Air Rotor, a combination that the new set the future standard for all Daiwa spinning reels. Its unparalleled engineering produced Daiwa’s flagship reels – Saltiga and Certate. Now Daiwa expand its innovation with the new Caldia.

Caldia is a new era for Daiwa, an era where the introduction of innovations where Magseal, Air Rotor and Zaion are now available in mid range reels.

For more information click here.


New Airtorque coming soon.
by Bradley 12th Aug 2011

The introduction of the new Airtorque range will set a new standard for delivering high performance rods without high prices. Using the latest carbon design available and by combining 30 tonne carbon with a micro pitch taper, Airtorque delivers an incredibly light and powerful yet amazingly strong blank that will stop literally any light tackle sportfish.

But a blank isn’t everything and that’s why Airtorque employs Fuji’s new alconite “K” guides, these guides dramatically reduce line wrap and improve line speed for faster more accurate casting. Added to this Daiwa uses customized Fuji ACS/VSS reel seats, custom alloy componentry and ultra tough EVA grips, to produce a highly spec’d rod series that has never been available at this price level ever before.

For more information click here.


New Gekkabijin Yogiri now available.
by Bradley 12th Aug 2011

The newly designed body on the Yogiri creates an incredibly stable wobbling action that tracks straight in slow to rapid moving water or when cranking at any speed. This highly responsive stable wobbling action attracts predatory fish from long distances and is ideal for dirty water situations where vibration is the key to getting strikes.

The Yogiri imitates many of the small shad shaped baitfish that inhabits many of our freshwater and coastal waterways. The range of ultra realistic colors and patterns are a true testament to Japanese design, these lures imitate baitfish perfectly and are highly recommended for clear water fishing where fish are commonly intimidated by bright or flashy colors or patterns. Its superior casting abilities is ideal for estuarine flats, trundling mountain river runs to pinpoint casting to snags for bream, trout and estuary perch.

Handmade to the highest standards, these lures feature 3D realistic eyes, ultra sharp chemically sharpened trebles and realistic natural colors/pattern

For more information click here


New Daiwa Aird available soon.
by Bradley 10th Aug 2011

Aird is Daiwa’s latest most feature packed reel ever developed in the price range. With all of Daiwa’s unique designs like Digigear, Airbail, ABS etc this reel is easily mistaken for its more expensive cousins.

For more information click here.


Pixy PX Type R
by Bradley 9th Aug 2011

The new Pixy PX Type R has just landed.

The finesse anglers dream reel, the new Pixy PX Type R is Daiwa’s ultimate lightweight baitcaster. Developed specifically for Japans high pressure, high intensity bass fisheries, where anglers are required to use ultra light lines and lures to tempt fish into striking.

The new shallow Super duraluminium “air” spool will spin with the lightest of weights, right down to small bream and trout sized lures, casting effortlessly and accurately. While the finesse Magforce Z system will apply breaking when necessary to prevent over-run.

For more information click here.


Emeraldas Colossal 2508
by Bradley 9th Aug 2011

One of Daiwa’s ultimate eging reels, the Emeraldas Colossal has now finished production and Daiwa Australia has just recieved the very last few ever made. To reserve yours, contact your local Daiwa Dealer.

For more information click here.


Trout are back at Lake Wendouree
by Bradley 3rd Aug 2011

The trout fishery at Lake Wendouree is well on its way to a full recovery following years of drought.
The lake was stocked in spring last year and has been receiving more trout this winter from
Fisheries Victoria’s hatchery at Snobs Creek, near Eildon.
Acting Executive Director of Fisheries Victoria, Mark Edwards, said the 90,000 rainbow trout
fingerlings released in November 2010 have grown very well.

“Anglers are reporting these rainbow trout now measure 35-40cm and are in great condition,” MrEdwards said.“The rainbow trout were part of our rapid response to rebuilding drought affected fisheries usingrevenue from the sale of recreational fishing licences.
“We have continued to rebuild Lake Wendouree in recent months releasing 10,000 larger
‘yearling’ brown trout. These are bigger than the fingerling size rainbows stocked last spring.
“This year’s allocation of 10,000 rainbow trout, also yearlings, will be stocked during August.”
Mr Edwards said the 20,000 trout put into Lake Wendouree this year would be a significant
contribution to the fishery’s overall recovery and would be warmly welcomed by Ballarat anglers.
Anglers are reminded that Lake Wendouree is open to fishing year round.
The closed season that applies to rivers does not apply to lakes.
For more about trout fishing rules check the 2010/11 Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide which
is available free from good tackle shops, DPI offices or online at www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing
Last year, Fisheries Victoria stocked more than 700,000 trout into 120 waters across the state to
improve fishing opportunities for anglers.


Exist Hyper Custom 2508 and 3012
by Bradley 26th Jul 2011

Daiwa Australia has just secured and landed the final production of Daiwa’s most prestigious spinning reels , the Exist Hyper Custom. This incredible reel is only available in the 2508 and 3012 models in very limited numbers, so reserve yours now if you want one of the finest reels money can buy.

Features

  • Real Four
  • Digitally designed Hyper Digigear II
  • Silent oscillation II
  • Twistbuster II
  • Machine-cut high accuracy air metal housing
  • 11 Anti-rust CRBB ball bearings
  • Superfine Dura-aluminum machined main shaft
  • Dustproof body shell
  • Individually serial numbered
  • Machine cut engine plate
  • Rotor brake
  • Hyper Tournament Drag
  • 2 sealed ball bearing, titanium coated Twist Buster 2 line roller
  • Ultra duralumin parts
  • Semi-hard protection case
  • Washable design
  • All saltwater friendly.
MODEL GEAR

RATIO

 BALL

BEARINGS

 WEIGHT DRAG

PRESSURE

 SPOOL CAPACITY
Exist Hyper 2508 4.8

(71 cm’s)

 11 + 1 200 7 kg 150m/8lb, PE 1/200m
Exist Hyper 3012 4.8 (81cm’s) 11 + 1 245 7 kg 150m/12lb, PE 1.5/200m

Salmon stocking boosts South West Victorian fishing
by Bradley 12th Jul 2011

The Department of Primary Industries recently stocked more than 16,000 Atlantic salmon into
two South West Victorian lakes to boost recreational fishing opportunities.

Fisheries Victoria Executive Director Anthony Hurst said 8,160 Atlantic salmon were released
into Lake Bullen Merri and 8,500 into Lake Purrumbete, both near Camperdown.

“The crater lakes of Purrumbete and Bullen Merri are popular freshwater fisheries with well
deserved reputations for producing quality trout and salmon,” Mr Hurst said.

“Each lake received a mix of yearling 30-60 gram salmon and two-year-old fish averaging
more than 200 grams.”

Mr Hurst said the two lakes were stocked annually with brown trout and rainbow trout, and
also received Chinook salmon when available.

“We have stocked Atlantic salmon this year to maintain a salmon interest in these crater lakes
and as an interim arrangement until Chinook salmon become available again.”

Atlantic salmon were stocked into Lake Bullen Merri and Lake Purrumbete between 2002 and
2005.

Mr Hurst said the most recent salmon stockings would provide anglers with some great new
angling opportunities.

Last year, Fisheries Victoria stocked more than 700,000 trout into waterways throughout the
state.

For more about fish stocking visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing


Trout fishing booms thanks to spring stockings
by Bradley 11th Jul 2011


Recreational anglers are enjoying terrific trout fishing in many lakes and reservoirs thanks to
fish stockings undertaken late last year after heavy rains.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Peter Walsh said the Department of Primary Industries
(DPI) had moved swiftly in order to take advantage of the end of the drought.
“In order to capitalise on good rainfall last year, 187,500 trout were sourced at short notice
from DPI’s Snobs Creek hatchery and private hatcheries last spring,” Mr Walsh said.
“This was a quick response to kick-start these fisheries after years of prolonged drought.
“Many of these fish were rainbow trout released as fingerlings, while others were much larger
yearling trout of around 50 grams each.”
Mr Walsh said in 2010 Fisheries Victoria stocked nearly 2.4 million fish including more than
706,000 trout.
“Anglers will continue to benefit from restocking programs funded through both recreational
fishing licence fees and the $16.2 million the Victorian Coalition Government has set aside to
improve opportunities for Victoria’s recreational fishers,” Mr Walsh said.
VRFish chairman Geoff Cramer said last year’s rapid stocking response had delivered the
goods for freshwater anglers already with the yearling stockings paying off most of all.
“Anderson’s Lagoon, near Ballarat, was the standout performer. Big numbers of rainbow trout
between 800 grams and 1kg have been caught from Anderson’s (otherwise known as
Hepburn’s Lagoon), just five months after release,” Mr Cramer said.
“Newlyn Reservoir was another big improver with rainbow trout between 500 and 700 grams
being landed, while Bostock Reservoir, near Ballan, yielded rainbows up to 500 grams.
“Greenhill Lake, near Ararat, was producing some rainbow trout up to 1 kg while anglers have
also enjoyed success at Tullaroop Reservoir, Lake Elingamite and Deep Lake further south.”
Mr Cramer said anglers were very happy to see more than $181,000 of recreational fishing
licence revenue funding the drought recovery stockings.


Black Label Technical series coming soon.
by Bradley 7th Jul 2011

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 inforamtion click here.


Black Label versatile series coming soon.
by Bradley 7th Jul 2011

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.


Better Access to the Goulburn
by Bradley 17th Jun 2011

Member for Benalla, Bill Sykes said today anglers and members of the public can now enjoy improved access to the upper Goulburn River following the upgrading of access points at four key sites directly downstream of Eildon.

Dr Sykes said the one boat ramp and three angler access points had eroded over time and urgently required investment to bring them back to a good working condition.

“This stretch of the Goulburn River is one of Victoria’s most popular trout fisheries and the access points will create new fishing opportunities,” Dr Sykes said.

“The access point upgrades were funded through the Victorian Government’s bushfire recovery program which continues to invest funds to help attract recreational anglers and tourists back to bushfire affected areas.

“These regions have suffered from drought and bushfires in recent years and rely heavily on income from visiting anglers.

“North-eastern Victoria and in particular the Goulburn River provide world class recreational fishing opportunities and makes a significant contribution to regional tourism, particularly in the Shire of Murrindindi.”

Minister for Agriculture and Food Security Peter Walsh said the infrastructure investment would complement increased fish stocking in Lake Eildon, the Eildon Pondage and the Goulburn River in recent times.

“So far Fisheries Victoria has invested over $230,000 as part of the bushfire recovery project over a number of areas, including stocking,” Mr Walsh said.

The repair and upgrade program was done in collaboration with the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority.

Fisheries Victoria is pleased that local contractors were able to be engaged to undertake the works.

The upgraded access points are found at the following locations between the Eildon Pondage and Thornton; Point Hill Reserve, Walnuts Reserve and two sites at the Eildon Pondage wall.


New Daiwa Apparel section
by Bradley 15th Jun 2011

The new Daiwa Apparel section is now online, featuring Daiwa’s latest Tournament shirts, Jigging Gloves, Columbia Clothing and Caps.

For more information click here.


Pro News Updated
by Bradley 10th Jun 2011

Jamie Robley discovers Daiwa’s latest bream weapon…the Gekkabijin Vib.

Check it out by clicking here.


Pro News Updated
by Bradley 26th May 2011

Check out the latest lure pro news.

Greg Seeto gives some insights into using the Baby Crank, for more information click here.

Chris Seeto gives the low down on one of the hottest lures out, the Gekkabijin Vib 3s. For more information click here.


TROUT CLOSED SEASON BEGINS JUNE 13
by Bradley 17th May 2011

The annual closed season for trout and salmon fishing begins at midnight on Monday June 13
and will run until September 2.

Executive Director of Fisheries Victoria, Anthony Hurst, said during this period anglers were
not permitted to take or possess trout or salmon in rivers and streams throughout Victoria,
with the exception of waters classed as ‘sea-run trout rivers’. (table below).

Sea-run trout rivers are those coastal streams which run into the ocean and provide the
opportunity for trout to move between the freshwater and oceans.

“In addition, all hook and line fishing is prohibited in the tailrace sections of the Goulburn,
Mitta Mitta, Tanjil and Kiewa rivers regardless of the species being targeted,” Mr Hurst said.

“Anglers who target fish in these waters risk prosecution and significant fines.

“There will still be plenty of good fishing options for trout in Victoria in the many lakes and
impoundments which are stocked with rainbow and brown trout that are grown at the DPI
Snobs Creek hatchery near Eildon.”

During the cooler months of June through to September trout and salmon make their way
upstream to spawn in the shallow gravel beds of our streams and rivers.

The recent rainfall in Victoria has seen many popular trout rivers and streams that were
severely impacted by drought once again return to healthy flows, able to support strong
populations of trout again.

“The coming 2011 spawning season is vital for the recovery of wild populations of trout
species which will deliver excellent fishing opportunities and the associated economic
benefits to local communities over the next few years,” Mr Hurst said.

If you suspect illegal fishing activity, call the fisheries offence reporting line on 13-FISH (13
3474).

For all other information regarding fishing throughout Victoria call the DPI Customer Service
Centre on 136186 or visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing

Those waters classed as ‘sea-run trout rivers’ are:

Aire River Downstream -Great Ocean Road Bridge
Avon River Downstream -Stratford Railway Bridge
Ford River Downstream -Great Ocean Road Bridge
Gellibrand river Downstream -Great Ocean Road Bridge
Hopkins River Downstream -Hopkins Falls
Merri River Downstream -Bromfield Weir
Mitchell River Downstream -Princess Hwy Bridge
Moyne River Downstream -Toolong Bridge
Tambo River Downstream -Bruthen Rd Bridge


Pro News Updated
by Bradley 12th May 2011

Check out the latest pro reviews.

Mark Gerkovich gives his insights on winter vibing with the Gekkabijin Vib 3S, for more information click here.

Adam Royter dissects Daiwa’s latest New Era fly reels giving you a full insiders look on its construction. Foe more information click here.


New Freams coming this winter
by Bradley 31st Mar 2011

The new Freams heralds a giant leap forward in reel innovation. In 2010 Daiwa introduced Magseal in its flagship spinning reels – Saltiga and Certate, this incredible innovation introduced the most technically advanced spinning reel design ever. Though this system is superb it is not that economical to introduce into lower price spinning reels. Daiwa recognized this and developed another system that would suit these reels and called it ‘Oil Seal”.

Available mid winter 2011.

For more information click here.


New Steez Megatop rods
by Bradley 24th Mar 2011

Daiwa’s technically advanced reels can should be complimented the ultimate sports fishing rods, rods that there was no compromise in technology and expenditure spared to develop the worlds most advanced designs.

Steez rods utilize the famous Bias Construction diagonal ply design, to create a finer diameter blank that resists twisting, eliminating stress, creating better casting accuracy and greater hook setting power, to produce a blank with maximum density yet extremely light, powerful and sensitive. Each blank is constructed of different carbon material to suit a specific fishing style.

The new Megatop series is a revolution in sensitivity as it takes it to an all new level by introducing Daiwa’s incredible new SVF-SPX carbon. Megatop is unlike any other ordinary solid tip construction, the new SPX material binds graphite fibres with precise resin control for an extremely even distribution of fibre. The result of this is virtually no spine in the rod tip so it bends the same angle in any direction. This allows for incredible pinpoint cast control with even the lightest of weights and its incredible transference of even the slightest bump or vibration allows for the incredible bite detection unlike any other rod.

Steez Megatop, the ultimate rods from the world’s leading designer and manufacturer…Daiwa.

For more information click here.


This Week on Adventure Bound
by Bradley 24th Mar 2011

On this weeks show is Lee and Scott go surf fishing at Johanna Beach in the Otway Ranges. Also, Shane has a cooking segment at the end where he smokes one of the trout Lee caught at Jindabyne on last weeks show.

TVS 44 Sydney, TVW 44 Perth & Channel 31 Melbourne, Brisbane & Adelaide.

Sydney: Friday 8:00pm

Melbourne: NEW! Thurs 8pm, Fri 6.00am & Sat 9.00am

Adelaide: Thurs 7:30pm

Brisbane: Fri 9:30pm & Sat 9.30am

Perth: Mon 9.30pm & Sun 3.30pm

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


This Week on Adventure Bound
by Bradley 16th Mar 2011

This week on Adventure Bound we’re off shore fishing at Lake Jindabyne in the Snow Mountains, chasing rainbow and brown trout from the shore with Daiwa’s Luvias and TD tierra outfts.

TVS 44 Sydney, TVW 44 Perth & Channel 31 Melbourne, Brisbane & Adelaide.

Sydney: Friday 8:00pm

Melbourne: NEW! Thurs 8pm, Fri 6.00am & Sat 9.00am

Adelaide: Thurs 7:30pm

Brisbane: Fri 9:30pm & Sat 9.30am

Perth: Mon 9.30pm & Sun 3.30pm

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


New Spellbinder models
by Bradley 15th Mar 2011

Three new models have been added to the very popular Spellbinder series. The new single piece 7 ft LFS, MLFS and MHFS rods are a great addition to the series.

Ultra fast, ultra light, ultra powerful… that’s the easiest way to describe the all new Spellbinder series. Designed on Daiwa’s latest new concept blank designs which introduces a blank that is amazingly light and fast at a price that has never before been seen in Australia.

Built with the finest components like Fuji K guides, Daiwa reel seats and ultra tough EVA grips available the Spellbinder series is the ideal choice for the serious angler.

For more information click here.


LICENCE FEES IMPROVE RECREATIONAL FISHING
by Bradley 11th Mar 2011

Revenue from the sale of Victorian recreational fishing licences continues to fund projects that improve angling opportunities, with another ten small grants announced today.
Fisheries Victoria Executive Director Anthony Hurst said the Small Grants Program is open year round to Victorian fishing clubs and associations, not-for profit organisations, schools and government agencies and incorporated bodies for small grants up to $5,000.
“Many of the latest projects encourage sustainable and responsible fishing to the community through participation in clinics,” Mr Hurst said.
The ten small grants are:
•
$4,860 to conduct a Family Fishing Day at the ‘Nagambie on Water Festival’
•
$3,785 to conduct a ‘Family Come and Try Fishing Day’ at Green Hill Lake
•
$3,455 to conduct a ‘Family Fishing Day’ at Rowville Lake
•
$3,350 to conduct a ‘Family Fishing Day’ at Bealiba Reservoir
•
$2,734 to conduct a ‘Community Fish-a-thon’ at Kennington Reservoir
•
$2,110 for a ‘Fisherman’s Breakfast’ promoting safe fishing practices and advising of a litter prevention program at the Warmies in Hobsons Bay
•
$1,518 to conduct a ‘Catch-a-Carp Day’ at Bairnsdale
•
$1,100 to install angel rings at fishing locations around Port Phillip Bay
•
$775 to conduct a ‘Come Fishing with Jimmy’ event to promote responsible fishing at Manns Beach
•
$595 to conduct a ‘Family Catch-a-Carp Day’ at Lake Guthridge.

“These local community projects are great examples of ‘your fishing licence fees at work’ to improve fishing in Victoria,” Mr Hurst said.
The Recreational Fishing Grants Program has funded over 350 projects worth more than $13.7 million, since its inception in 2001.
For more information about how fishing licence fees are being spent to improve angling opportunities visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing/feesatwork


Gekkabijin Vib 3S just landed!
by Bradley 8th Mar 2011

The Gekkabijin Vib 3S is an all new “vibe”. Imitating the small shrimps that are so prevalent throughout estuaries, bays, rivers and streams, the Gekkabijin Vib 3S will definitely be one of the lures to watch on the ABT Tournament trail in 2011. Guaranteed to be a live well filler for bream, it will be equally effective on bass, trout, estuary perch or just about anything that eats small shrimp!

Unlike any other available it features a hollow plastic body, giving it a full body profile and the internal weight system causes the lure to sink nose forward to avoid snagging. On a slow crank it produces a wide wobble but speed it up and the tight high pitched wiggle attracts any predatory fish.

Handmade  to the highest standards, these lures feature 3D realistic eyes, ultra sharp HD chemically sharpened treble with lifelike skirt and are painted internally with chip proof paint for an incredible lifelike finish.


FISHING IDEAS WANTED FROM REEL VICTORIANS
by Bradley 7th Mar 2011

Recreational anglers can ‘have their say’ about fisheries management issues at 12 roundtable forums
being held across Victoria in May and June.
This is the third year that Fisheries Victoria has toured regional Victoria listening to anglers and updating
them about what is happening with their fisheries.

Fisheries Victoria Executive Director, Anthony Hurst said last year’s forums had generated dozens of good ideas.
“We have taken many of these ideas on board and implemented them,” Mr Hurst said.
“These include stocking larger numbers of freshwater fish or stocking more frequently and planning to build
more fishing reefs like those off Frankston, Seaford and Aspendale.

“The first meeting will be at Frankston Yacht Club on Wednesday, May 11 and the final one at the Bendigo
Legion Angling Club on Thursday, June 30.

“These meetings are a great way for anglers to suggest improvements for their sport.
Come along and learn more about developing new fisheries, fish stocking in waters recovering from
drought and floods, what local Fisheries Officers have been doing and infrastructure improvements in your
area such as fish cleaning tables and fishing platforms.

“We want all fishers to contribute new project ideas that enhance fishing across the state,” Mr Hurst said.

Location  Date  Time  Venue
Frankston  Wednesday 11 May  7pm  Frankston Yacht Club, Long Island Drive
Geelong  Tuesday 17 May  7pm  Geelong & District Anglers Clubs & Fish Protection Society, 9 Yuille Street, Geelong West
Portland  Wednesday 18 May  7pm  Portland Arts Centre, Cnr Glenelg & Bentick Streets
Shepparton  Wednesday 25 May  7pm  Country Comfort Parklake, 481 Wyndham Street
Mansfield  Tuesday 7 June  7pm  Mansfield Community Centre, Bank Place
Corryong  Wednesday 8 June  7pm  Memorial Hall, 79 Harris Street
Mildura  Wednesday 15 June  7pm  Mildura Visitor Info Centre, 180-190 Deakin Avenue
Port Albert  Tuesday 21 June  7pm  Port Albert Hall, Victoria Street
Bemm River  Wednesday 22 June  7pm  Bemm River Community Centre, 12 Roberts Road
Swan Hill  Tuesday 28 June  7pm  Swan Hill Town Hall, 53-57 McCallum Street
Horsham  Wednesday 29 June  7pm  Banksia Room, DPI Office, 110 Natimuk Road
Bendigo  Thursday 30 June  7pm  Bendigo Legion Angling Club Station St, Kangaroo Flat


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.


One Million Cod for Lake Eildon
by Bradley 27th Jan 2011

The Victorian Government today released 30,000 Murray cod fingerlings into Lake Eildon as part of its commitment to restock the lake with an additional one million fish.
Minister for Agriculture and Food Security Peter Walsh said Lake Eildon was being stocked thanks to an $800,000 project funded by fishing licence fees.
“One million cod will be released over three years, in addition to the 50,000 a year already being released,” Mr Walsh said.
“More than 380,000 Murray cod have now gone into the lake this summer stocking season, which is a native fish stocking record for any Victorian water.”
Parliamentary Secretary for Primary Industries Bill Sykes was on hand for today’s release which marks the final stage of this season’s Murray cod stocking into Lake Eildon.
Mr Walsh said the Coalition had committed to increasing funding by $4 million over the next four years in addition to returning all revenue raised from fishing licences to the recreational fishing industry.
“Lake Eildon will also be stocked with 200,000 golden perch fingerlings in autumn along with trout releases during the cooler months of 2011,” Mr Walsh said.
“These cod, perch and trout will grow very well, given the high water level and productive inundated ground that is brimming with microscopic life.”
Mr Walsh said the project, titled ‘Murray Cod Million – Lake Eildon’, also involves active monitoring by a dedicated team of volunteer anglers and fisheries scientists from Snobs Creek.
“We will track the progress of this large pulse of juvenile cod by combining expert angler feedback with formal surveys by researchers,” Mr Walsh said.
Executive Director of Fisheries Victoria Anthony Hurst said Alexandra fisheries officers had reported good angler catches of Murray cod from Lake Eildon over the last year with many fish approaching minimum size and several over 80 centimetres.
“This confirms cod stockings over the last 15 years have worked, which bodes well for the expanded approach we are adopting for the next few years.”
For more information about projects that are improving fishing opportunities by putting fishing licence fees to work visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing/feesatwork.


Daiwa Japan’s TV show “The Fishing” now online.
by Bradley 21st Jan 2011

The long running Japanese Tv show “The Fishing” is now available to watch on line. Daiwa Japan has been the sponsor of this program for the past 27 years and show cases the latest trends in japanese fishing styles and tackle. If you are interested in whats happening in Japan then you can now go online to - www.fishingch.jp/index.html , click on “The Fishing” icon on the far right of the page. Although the content is in japanese many anglers will find it both interesting and fascinating to watch some of the worlds finest anglers using the most advanced techniques.


Fishing World February Edition Out Now!
by Bradley 18th Jan 2011

Australia’s leading fishing publication is packed full of great information this month and  also features Daiwa’s latest Tournamnet Master x-G rods on the inside cover.

Features include.

Surface fishing for bream

Species guide: Dolphin fish

Top 10 bream lures – Part 1

Practical: DIY reel servicing

Destinations: SA kingfish

Destinations: Cape York, FNQ

Destinations: Gold Coast holiday hotspot

Destinations: Sydney’s Hawkesbury River

A life spent Fly fishing

Plus Australia’s best columnists, loads of news and new products and the bonus Boat Fishing magazine featuring tests on new boats plus practical boating tips.


The New Revolutionary Vibe coming this Autumn.
by Bradley 6th Jan 2011

The Gekkabijin Vib 3S is an all new “vibe”. Imitating the small shrimps that are so prevalent throughout estuaries, bays, rivers and streams, the Gekkabijin Vib 3S will definitely be one of the lures to watch on the ABT Tournament trail in 2011. Guaranteed to be a live well filler for bream, it will be equally effective on bass, trout, estuary perch or just about anything that eats small shrimp!

Unlike any other available it features a hollow plastic body, giving it a full body profile and the internal weight system causes the lure to sink nose forward to avoid snagging. On a slow crank it produces a wide wobble but speed it up and the tight high pitched wiggle attracts any predatory fish.

Handmade to the highest standards, these lures feature 3D realistic eyes, ultra sharp HD chemically sharpened treble with lifelike skirt and are painted internally with chip proof paint for an incredible lifelike finish.

Available early Autumn 2011 the Gekkabijin Vib 3s will be available in four fish attracting colours.

More information will be available soon.


YOUR FISHING LICENCE FEES AT WORK IN LAKE WENDOUREE
by Bradley 29th Dec 2010

Freshwater anglers at Lake Wendouree have plenty to celebrate now the lake is full, trout stocking has resumed and two fishing platforms built with licence revenue can now be used.
The City of Ballarat built the northern Durham Point fishing platform many years ago, followed by another one at St Patrick’s Point, completed in 2006 when the lake was dry.
Both fishing platforms were built using $78,386 from the Recreational Fishing Grants Program, which reinvests money from the sale of fishing licences into projects that improve angling opportunities.
Built over dense bank side vegetation, the St Patrick’s Point fishing platform ensures land-based anglers have access to the deeper sections of the lake and enjoy clear casting to open water.
These platforms contribute to a broader rejuvenation program in the Lake Wendouree precinct.
With both platforms providing access for all, the City of Ballarat is improving visitor facilities for the lake, focusing on path, bridge and beach access points.
Revenue received from the sale of recreational fishing licences has also been used to stock Lake Wendouree once again.
Executive Director of Fisheries Victoria, Anthony Hurst, said the high lake level and improved water conditions allowed the release of 90,000 rainbow trout fry in November.
“We are looking forward to restoring Lake Wendouree to its former glory as one of Victoria’s most popular and productive trout fisheries,” Mr Hurst said
Since its inception in 2001, the Recreational Fishing Grants Program has funded over 345 projects, worth more than $13.5 million.
For more information about how angling licence fees are being spent to improve fishing opportunities visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing/feesatwork or ring the DPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186.


Restocking hooks anglers more rainbow & brown trout
by Bradley 22nd Dec 2010

More than 187,000 trout have been stocked into formerly drought-affected lakes and reservoirs across Victoria, thanks in part to $231,000 from fishing licence revenue. Ballarat’s Lake Wendouree received the majority of 90,000 rainbow trout fry stocked in November while another 75,000 brown trout fry will be released into waterways around the state this month. Peter Walsh, Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, and responsible for fisheries,said a large number of small trout had been sourced at short notice from the Department of Primary Industries’ own hatchery at Snobs Creek and other private trout hatcheries in northeast Victoria. “We have been fortunate to find so many trout available, given few growers had anticipated such a wet season after many years of lower than average rainfall,” Mr Walsh said. “To have so many lakes fill with water in one year, and to stock them so quickly, exceeded most freshwater anglers’ expectations.” Mr Walsh said anglers could look forward to improved fishing over the next few years with an increase in funding under the Coalition Government. “The Baillieu-Ryan Government has committed to returning all the revenue raised from the sale of recreational fishing licences to the industry for infrastructure works, stocking and education programs,” Mr Walsh said. “In addition, we will increase funding to the industry by $4 million over the next four years.” Other stockings into recovering waters include: . 4,000 into Greenhill Lake, near Ararat, and 2,000 into Lake Beaufort . 15,000 into Cairn Curran Reservoir near Maldon . 3,000 into Teddington (Top) Reservoir and 1,500 in Teddington (Bottom) Reservoir . 10,000 into Hepburn Lagoon and 7,000 into Newlyn Reservoir . 2,000 into Deep Lake at Derrinallum . 4,000 into Barkers Creek Reservoir, Harcourt, in addition to 1,000 stocked in June . 10,000 into Rocklands Reservoir, Balmoral, in addition to 5,000 stocked in July . 10,000 into Tullaroop Reservoir, Carisbrook …/2 . 10,000 into Tooliorook Lake, Lismore . 5,000 into Bostock Reservoir at Ballan . 5,000 into Lake Bolac . 4,000 into Batyo Catyo Lake at Rich Avon . 5,000 into Lake Burrumbeet, near Ballarat Fisheries Victoria executive director Anthony Hurst said while the trout stocking season was drawing to a close, preparations were underway for the beginning of native fish stocking season. “Several recovering lakes will receive Murray cod and golden perch this summer, so it’s an exciting time now the rain has finally come,” Mr Hurst said. For more about fish stocking visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing