SELECTING THE RIGHT TOPWATER ROD & REEL - Most casting rods are 7’6” – 8’6” in length and are suitable for the boat or land based fishing. Dedicated land based rods tend to be in the 9’0” – 10’0” class. - Make sure the lure rating on the rod matches the desired lure weight that you’ll b...
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It’s TOPWATER Time presents 'Wooden Lures of NZ', featuring On Top Lures (OTL). Wooden Lure’s of NZ: What make’s the countries best lure makers tick?We sat down with Northland local and Daiwa angler Mike Knight, the mastermind behind OTL. We dug deep with Mike into the origins of his angling crea...
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Spinning reels with dual drag systems have been around since the late 1980s; the secondary drag system allows fish to take the bait and run before setting the hook, making them perfect for straylining. Daiwa NZ has just released its Free Swimmer BR (Bite’N’Run), mixing this well-proven style of ...
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Looking for some Christmas gift inspiration for your favourite angler? Or better yet, looking to treat yourself this Festive Season? 🎅We've curated the ultimate gift guides for every type of angler, so you can hook yourself or your mate a winner! All products are available at your local tackle ...
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It’s fair to that the spring we have just endured has to be one of the windiest ones in recent times. It has been a case of making the most of fleeting weather windows or finding a sheltered spot that offers a bit of respite from the weather! On the positive side, the fishing has been living up t...
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Bio/Background? I’m just a small town boy that was fortunate enough to grow up on the east coast of the coromandel. My mum was and still is a landbased weapon and my stepdad a straylining wizard, they taught me a lot of what I know about fishing. Our house was literally a stone throw from the est...
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