Sly as a Fox - True Travel Rods

One of many NZ Kingfish take on the Fox Popper Trek 5pc.

Fox Trek rods are the brainchild of Cliff Fox. The Fox company is one of the largest wholesalers of Carp fishing gear in Europe but it's their specialist travel rods that really stand out to us here at Compleat Angler Melbourne. 15 -24kg full roller game rods, jig rods, 2.4m 24kg spin rods; these were the kind of rods that I needed...........and just like that a massive amount of the pain associated with fishing travel was gone.

Fishing Tackle Trade Show 2011 - Daiwa New Releases

It's was a run and gun affair for us at the trade show this year. Two days on the Gold Coast and one of those being devoted to Compleat Angler meetings meant one day to do a three day show. That said we did manage to get around and see pretty much all of the big wholesalers as well as a few of the smaller niche companies.

Shimano Talica 8

Shimano Talic 8

Shimano tell us that the Talica reel is the best lever drag casting reel ever produced. With a drag capable of fishing heavy braid even on the tiny Talica 8 these reels are set to become a classic with those that like little reels that really pack a punch.

Daiwa Coastal Barra 153H

The new Coastal Barra 153H from Daiwa is a reel that is aimed specifically at the dedicated saltwater Barra angler. There are some neat features on this reel that should help it live up to that aim so let’s have a look at them.

Penn Pursuit Multi Coloured Braid

You’ve travelled from the east to west coast and have finally gotten to the wrecks that hold the Samson fish that were the whole point of the journey. Your 400gram jig has just reached the bottom in 100m of water and as you start your retrieve you know you’re only moments away from one of the most monumental hook-ups you’re going to get all year. It’s at this very moment that you hope and pray that everything in your setup is just right. 

Fox Jig Trek XT - 4pc Travel Rod

For too long the travelling angler has had to suffer the hassle of getting rods from home to the fishing destination. Long, cumbersome and somewhat heavy tubes, special check-in procedures, pick up from oversize baggage and the associated wasted time that goes with it. Fly fisherman have been blessed with rods that pack down to go inside standard luggage for years and certainly companies like Nitro have had the lighter end of the market covered for several years now also. What of the mid to heavy tackle fisherman? Those that want to troll for Marlin, Jig for Samson fish or throw poppers along a reef edge? They have been forgotten for too long…….until now!