New Toys

Mustad’s 5” Mini Split Ring Pliers make opening split rings easier than ever. With durable doublemoulded handles, they offer comfort and a secure grip, while in their miniature form, they are easy to keep in your pocket. Always on hand to effect a quick change of your hooks or swivels. Drop-forged high-carbon steel construction and black Teflon finish offer great saltwater corrosion resistance. 12-month warranty.

Mustad’s Premium 10” Big Game Crimping Pliers ensure solid crimping for strong rigs. Made with drop-forged stainless steel, this tool will get the job done. It can crimp in four sizes to maximise utility, while the two built in side cutters simplify rigging. Safety and comfort are important when rigging, so the handles have been designed with non-slip grip and lockable functionality. 12-month warranty.

Mustad’s 11” Bent Nose Pliers are ideal for getting to the tough angles while the durable double moulded handle adds comfort and a secure grip. Drop-forged high-carbon steel construction and black Teflon finish offer great saltwater corrosion resistance. With extra reach, toothy fish can be dehooked safely. 12-month warranty.

These large 7” Split Ring Pliers from Mustad feature a split ring opener, wire cutter and a crimper designed for lead and sleeves. With durable double-moulded handles for comfort and a secure grip, drop-forged high-carbon steel construction and a black Teflon finish, these pliers are built to withstand the rigours of everyday use. 12-month warranty.

Mustad’s Heavy Duty Braid Cutters are made with mirror-polished stainless steel for rust and corrosion prevention. Designed for cutting braid, nylon and even small wires, these quality cutters are spring-loaded with a lock guard and feature comfortable non-slip, soft grip handles. A perfect tool for any tackle bag. 12month warranty.

Spring-loaded for ease of use, the Mustad 9.5” Dehooker is built with a pistol grip and provides the optimal angle for removing hooks from even the toothiest of fish. Nonslip jaws help make the process quicker and simpler to get the fish back in the water as soon as possible, and a durable black finish offers great saltwater corrosion resistance. 12-month warranty.

These compact scissors are perfect for snipping braid and mono while rigging up for the next cast. The comfortable grip and blunt tip provide comfort and safety while out on the water. They feature a durable black finish and solid construction. 12-month warranty.

Mustad’s Premium Filleting Knife features a super-soft golf grip handle, providing excellent grip while filleting. The curved blade design provides a better working angle to cut as close as possible to the bone for maximum output while the bosterless edge of the blade allows for the use of the entire blade and makes sharpening easy. Made from German 4116 stainless steel, with a custom moulded sheath included. The 7” knife is perfect for freshwater fish, while the 8” and 9” knives are ideal for large freshwater or saltwater fish. 12-month warranty.

Mustad’s 8” Straight Nose Pliers are a classic tool design for all anglers. Built with 420-grade stainless, these premium pliers boast a high chromium content and nickel finish, which prevents corrosion and rust over a longer period than average stainless-steel pliers. Soft golf grip handles add extra comfort to the ergonomic design. 12-month warranty.

Prep your bait for action out on the water or deal with the day’s catch with Mustad’s 4-6” Bait/Filleting Knives. The soft ergonomic grip is comfortable to use and the stainless-steel blade holds a great edge. Sheath with belt clip included. 12-month warranty.

Mustad’s Filleting Knife features a double-moulded ergonomic handle textured for grip and designed with comfort and superior balancing in mind. The curved blade provides a better working angle to cut as close as possible to the bone for maximum output. The bosterless edge of the blade allows for the use of the entire blade and makes sharpening easy. The 7” size is perfect for smaller freshwater fish, while the 8” and 9” sizes are ideal for larger fresh and saltwater fish. 12-month warranty.

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After being the go-to leaver drag reel for many years the mighty Shimano Talica 2spd series is getting an upgrade and the new 2023 Talica A series is borne. With the addition of Infinity Drive the 2023 Talica A series is easier to wind under heavy load with handle rotation 30% lighter than the previous generation. Meanwhile, X-Protect waterproof seals protect the gearbox and pinion bearing from the elements. Finally, 20 kg of drag pressure and a longer handle than before make the 2023 Talica A series perfect for stopping those trophy Kingfish in their tracks. Currently available in 12II and 16II 2-speed models from an RRP of $929.99, the 2023 Talica A series is in store now!

Direct from Japan, the new Shimano Hard Case Rod Tube prevents rods from being damaged during travel with a hard base for added protection. It is designed to fit multiple rods up to 195cm in length. The rod tube is made from water and dirt-resistant material and has a detachable shoulder strap as well as a large handle for ease of carrying and a full-length double zip for accessibility. Dimensions for this rod tube are: 195cm Length x 8.5cm Hight x 8cm Width. Available now at participating Shimano dealers.

The Shimano Wing Fall lures have had a refresh for 2023! More LUMO has been added to the front side of the lure, while the reverse side utilizes three different, new, realistic holographics with full Keimura UV straight out of Japan. The Shimano Wing Fall has proven to be a deadly slow-pitch jig as they flutter as they fall, giving off a vibration and flash to imitate an injured or dying baitfish. The Wing Fall jigs have been designed so that they have ‘reaction’ colours on one side and a natural holographic on the other. This means they are deadly across all fishing situations at any season. Available in three weights – 100g / 130g / 160g and 5 colours – Keimura Black Lumo / Keimura Blue Pink / Keimura Lumo Squid / Keimura Orange Lumo and Keimura Silver Lumo

The LoadOut GoBox 60 Gear Case holds everything and the kitchen sink. When there’s gear you can’t afford to be without, this is the personal gear locker you bring. Right at home in the bed of your truck, it's the essential companion for extended camping and hunting trips. With reinforced latches and a Wildproof design, it’s built to hold up to years of snow, mud, dust, dog slobber, and saltwater. Please note: The GoBox isn't a cooler, so don’t fill it with ice. But you can squeeze six Daytrip Lunch Boxes inside. Or add a Tundra Hard Cooler to your lineup. RRP: $449.95

As the name suggests, the Meiho Bucket Mouth tackle boxes open from both sides, giving access to the cavernous space inside.

Available in three sizes, the boxes come with several internal storage options that fit neatly inside from simple trays to lidded boxes for softbaits and slotted lift-up carry-alls for your slow-pitch and micro jigs. There is also a handy rod holder available. These unique tackleboxes are designed and manufactured in Japan and have been made to last.

The Seac Motus fins are loved by free divers and underwater fishers from their first experience thanks to the outstanding comfort of the foot pocket and the ease of finning. The 22° angle between the blade and foot pocket optimizes thrust with minimum effort. The Seac Motus freediving and spearfishing fins are easy to put on thanks to the full foot pocket that is made in a double thermoplastic material: a harder rubber for the sole and a softer one for the back of the foot.

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The PRODIVE Sphinx Dive Knife is made of heavy-duty stainless steel with a drop point and serrated side for cutting through ropes, line, and other tangles you might need to free yourself from while underwater. It has a comfortable grip with a butt-cap for pounding.

SCUBAPRO’s GO Sport fin features a “boot-fit” design, enabling divers who wear boots when giant-striding into cold water or negotiating rocky shore entries to benefit from the proven kicking performance of the original Tester’s Choice-awarded “barefit” GO fin. Lightweight yet virtually indestructible, this fin is a fast and nimble performer in the water. The blade has been slightly revised from the original; it now provides mounting points to attach skegs that minimize sideslip and maximize stability. The self-adjusting bungee heel strap allows for a versatile fit. The strap also makes it easy to don and doff. The GO Sport is designed to fit in IATA carry-on compliant luggage, making it a great fin for both travel and local diving.

It’s not every day a brand-new monofilament mainline hits the market, and it’s even rarer for that mono to be suited towards the surfcasting fraternity. But the team at Edge Fishing have done it with the release of their latest Shoreline Mono. Meticulously crafted to improve your fishing experience, it incorporates the latest manufacturing techniques to create this superb low-stretch mono, setting a new standard for responsiveness and sensitivity. Due to the low stretch, this translates to instantaneous hooksets, drastically enhancing your hook-up ratio and transforming strikes into successful captures. Crafted to withstand the harsh challenges of the surf environment, from pounding waves to abrasive sand, this Hi-Visibility line has exceptional knot strength and abrasion resistance for excellent durability. Up your surfcasting game with the confidence to cast further, strike quicker, and conquer the shoreline like never before. Available in 15lb, 20lb and 30lb line weights and 600m spools, enabling you to fill your long cast reels to the brink.