Australian Fishing Buyers Guides

Fishing Leader Buyers Guide

August 07, 2023 2 min read

Leaders are an important component of your fishing rig because they connect your mainline to your terminal tackle or fishing lure. Braid and thinner mainlines aren't built to withstand the vigour of a fish's sharp teeth, and when fishing near heavy structure like sharp rocks or fallen timber, a leader line will be far more equipped to withstand the extra abuse without snapping.

Ways to Pick the Best Wire Leader

August 07, 2023 2 min read

A wire leader is always recommended when fishing for toothy predators in both fresh and saltwater to avoid bite-offs.

Whether you're using lures, dead or live baits, the possibility of a predator's teeth reaching your mainline and biting through it is always quite high.

A Guide to Selecting the Perfect Braid Line for Fishing

August 07, 2023 2 min read

Braid fishing line provides optimum strength with minimal strain, resulting in increased sensitivity for fisherman. Braid line is fantastic for battling aggressive fish because it has a lot longer reel life.

Monofilament Line & Leader Tips

August 07, 2023 2 min read

Mono fishing line is made with a single strand of material, as the name implies. In most situations, this material is nylon, which has approximately 25% greater stretch than its fluorocarbon equivalent.

There has long been controversy over whether fluorocarbon or monofilament produces a better leader line, but it really boils down to water clarity and target species.

Line and Leader Buyers Guide

August 07, 2023 3 min read

There is no such thing as the "best fishing line." Every style has advantages, disadvantages, and ideal situations. Pooping lures in clear water? Keep to mono. Battling huge game species? Fluorocarbon can be used to bulk things up, or braid can be used to keep things light.

The Best Fishing Attractor Scents Guide

August 07, 2023 2 min read

Fish attractant is not only designed for use on soft plastics, but it is also effective on hard body lures, blades, poppers, spinnerbaits and other types of artificial bait. In fact, any type of artificial bait may be made more desirable to fish by applying a bit of fish scent before casting.

Terminal Tackle: Swivels and Snaps Buyers Guide

August 07, 2023 2 min read

The fishing swivel was designed to offer an axis point for your gear to spin and unwind while retrieving line. Reducing twist in your fishing line avoids tangling, which is especially important when using a spinning reel or monofilament fishing line.

How to Choose the Best Sinkers for Fishing in Australia

August 07, 2023 2 min read

Fishing sinkers are weights that are used in conjunction with a fishing hook to improve its sink rate, anchoring ability and casting distance.

The Best Fishing Rigs for Australia!

August 07, 2023 2 min read

Australia is a vast country with limitless freshwater and saltwater fishing opportunities. For low-angle fishing line trajectory, the paternoster fishing rig is the most popular rig in Australia.

Flasher fishing rigs are good for catching a wide range of fish species, whilst smaller sabiki fishing rigs are lighter and more suited for calm-water fishing.

Tips to Float Fish in Australia with Style!

August 07, 2023 3 min read

The idea of float fishing is simple. Many land-based anglers know that the most successful manner of fishing off the rocks is to present the bait to the fish in the most natural way possible, by floating a lightly or unweighted bait in the wash along a burley trail.

Discover the Wonders of Worm and Weedless Hooks

August 07, 2023 2 min read

A weedless fishing hook is one that has a piece of thin flexible light wire or thick mono line attached to the eye of the hook to protect the hook tip. This permits the lure or bait to be fished right in the middle of weed, logs, rocks, or other structure without becoming fouled up or snagged.

Terminal Tackle 101: Treble Hooks Explained

August 07, 2023 5 min read

When choosing the correct treble hooks for a lure, the key two things to look for are the hooks hanging together and the size of the hooks affecting the action of the lure in the water.
With all of the many sizes, shapes, and styles of treble hooks available at Davos Tackle, you may be wondering, "How do I choose the right treble hook?"

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