Polyester fishing lines, or Ester fishing line as also known still seem relatively new outside of the Japanese Domestic Market. But they are starting to appear elsewhere. Even here in little Britain. I first came across them in 2018 at the Osaska Fishing Show and came home with a spool of 34 Pinky to try on an ultralight outfit. Here’s my review. More
This box of Ecogear Aqua normally lives on the boat and mainly gets used early in the season, about now. More
When I visited the Japanese tackle stores in 2018, one thing I did not expect to see in the saltwater light game aisle was ice jigs. But there they were, the cute little 2cm 4g Rapala Jigging Raps. More
A quick tip for rigging the HTO Knight Worm and other small soft-plastic lures. More
No doubt you will have come across previous debates about whether Marukyu Isome is a lure or an artificial bait, and the reality is it doesn’t matter which. But certainly opinions differ from country to country. This Marukyu Isome Rig was released in Australia and I think, mainland Europe, but I don’t think they ever made their way to the UK. More
The Cultiva Mebaru Shot JH-82 is a great jig head for LRF and nano-style fishing. More
Like other Japanese fishing tackle manufacturers, Daiwa is renowned for producing reels designed for a specific purpose, species or angling method. Here, we focus on how to interpret the many different spool size options Daiwa has available for its vast range of spinning reels, past and present, so you can best determine the right size model for the desired application. More
Looking back at previous lure species hunt competitions, the Greater Sandeel or Launce has proved frustrating to catch at times, especially as you can often see them. More