Meet the Team

Will Reichard

Fishing fuels much of Will’s life with the South African born native exposed to fishing and the outdoors. Living in North Queensland today Will’s connection with fishing is as strong and intense as it was as a child, with the tropics providing him with the perfect backdrop to live his ultimate angler’s lifestyle.

With a litany of angling options right on his doorstep and a work roster that allows him blocks of time to spend on the water Will follows the weather and seasons, whether it's chasing barra on the lakes, GT’s on the reefs, or jacks in the creeks.

About Will

Name:

Will Reichard

Location (City/State):

Mackay, QLD

Profession/Job:

Mining Industry

Favourite angling location?

The Great Barrier Reef

Favourite species to chase?

Sight casting giant trevally on top of the reef flats.

Favourite style of angling?

Sight fishing reef flats.

When did the love of fishing grab you and was there someone that got you into it?

It was what I was brought up doing in Africa by my dad and it’s become a massive part of my life.

What was the style of fishing that you did when you first started fishing?

Tree stick and line in Africa chasing tilapia.

What (e.g. escapism, competition, connection with people/nature) does angling give you?

The pure escape of the busy lifestyle that I live and being able to connect with nature.

Who or what inspires your angling?

The thought and challenge of chasing my next big fish alongside my wife.

What has been your favourite moment/memory in fishing?

There’s too many in the memory bank now. My 50kg island Trevally is top of the list, but in saying that every time I target a new species and land it that’s a feeling you can’t put into words.

What’s your angling goals for the future?

100kg dogtooth tuna.

What advice would you give to new anglers entering the sport?

Enjoy every moment on the water and never give up chasing your dream fish.

What can we do as anglers to make our sport and the industry better in the future?

Be responsible with your bag limits and only take what you need, clean up after yourself and respect the water ways.

What does the Daiwa brand mean to you?

Innovation and Quality. Family oriented and always striving to do better.