My number one favourite jig head for thin fake baits like Isome, Gulp and Ecogear Aqua is the Cultiva JH-83 Mebaru Bullet. More
Tict Grouper Game
Japanese lure systems get me hard. When Tict launched their Grouper Game range I got quite excited. More
Cheb Rig For LRF
I’m no real fan of the Cheb rig but it does offer the LRF angler a solution to the challenge of fishing small hooks with heavier weights, in a style close to Jighead. More
Nose Hook Dropshot Rig
The Dropshot rig is one of the most popular rigs for LRF and ultralight lure fishing. My preferred dropshot rig is as basic as it comes. I use the standard Palomar knot with either a drop-shot type hook or a long-shank, Aberdeen style, depending on what lure I’m intending to use. More
HTO Tic Tac Metal Jigs
The new HTO Tic Tac metal jigs are finally in the shops. Excited to use them this coming year after lockdown curtailed the testing period. I had a few prototypes which proved to be great. Love the finish and dare I say, the quality of assist hooks is the best we’ve ever had at HTO. More
LRF Tool Kit
My LRF tool kit is simple. Some line snips to cut fluorocarbon and braid. Small forceps for unhooking fish. And a small pair of pliers for flattening barbs on hooks and crushing split shot.
Shimano Soare CI4+ 500S
When I travelled to Osaka, Japan in 2018 I wanted a ‘souvenir’ that reminded me of the trip. This is it – the super small Shimano Soare CI4+ 500S! More
Tiny Scorpionfish
Just looking through old pictures and found this tiny scorpionfish I took on my digital camera. Beautiful little creature. Click on the image to see the detail.