It was good to see a new Japanese LRF manufacturer’s products being brought into the UK. George Cunningham of TronixPro is now distributing Viva AquaWave products including lures and jigheads.
tackle and guns show
Tronix LRF Rods
Star of the show for me was the Tronix Pro LRF rod. Although not a brand new item, it was the first time I have got to waggle and flex the little 0.5-7g rated, TronixPro HTO Rockfish UL. There’s one rating that sets this rod apart from the masses of LRF rods now available – the price!
Snowbee LRF
Snowbee have launched a range of LRF lures under their Stinger brand. It’s good to see a company like Snowbee pounce on LRF as an opportunity for a few reasons.
Berkley Nanofil in New Colours
Berkley Nanofil is now available in 3 colours. In addition to the White Mist, you can now get Lime Green and Dark Green variants. Have seen mixed feedback on Nanofil as an LRF line but it’s certainly an affordable, thin line with low stretch and great sensitivity.
Vanfook Worm 35B Flat Offset Hooks
Liked the look of these fine offset hooks on the Lure Heaven UK stand today – the Vanfook Worm 35B Flat offset hook. Nice sized gape for fishing LRF sized worm baits like the new XL Marukyu Isome. Springy enough to ping out of snags if you do lock up. Small sizes available. Vanfook is fast becoming a favourite of mine. Nice range. Hopefully get more pics on here tomorrow.
Lynx Knotless Technology
The knotless technology demonstration on the Lynx stand was really impressive but alas, it currently has limitations in terms of the lightness of line that can be used – so it looks like it won’t come to LRF for now :0(
New Fiiish Black Minnow 70
UK distributor, Top Water Lures had cleverly got top French lure manufacturer Fiiish on their stand at the Tackle and Guns show today. It gave me an opportunity to see the new, baby Black Minnow 70. It measures 3 inches and features the same super-soft body, large paddle tail and fish catching action as the bigger models. The finely matched 3g head holds an offset hook that is fished weedless. Look forward to trying it out.
Graphiteleader Finezza Nuovo GONFS-76-842UL-T-AL
It was great once again to catch up with John and Melissa Barriball from Lure Heaven UK at the Tackle and Guns trade show earlier today. Knowing my preference for Light Rock Fishing, John had something special to show me – a very special LRF rod from Graphiteleader – the Finezza Nuovo GONFS-76-842UL-T-AL.