WEEKLY PICKS

HI bc! Weve reached the end of Summer, which means different things depending on where you are in Australia. For some, Autumn means warm clothes and the arrival of cool weather species, while for others it is a great time to get out without the oppressive summer heat. Additionally, Autumn is a fantastic time to target some of the northern pelagic species like longtail tuna and Spanish mackerel as they follow the warm currents southwards. To give your gear a boost, we've compiled a handy little list.

FCL Labo EBISC 220F

First up, we have the EBISC 220F Floating Popper from FCL Labo. Constructed with super high density foam resin, this mid-size, slim popper creates a large amount of commotion and splash on the surface to attract predators such as Trevally, Kingfish, Coral Trout, Red Bass, Mackerel, and Tuna. The slim shape and tail weighting makes it ideal for long accurate casts (SC in the name stands for Shore Cast). It is easy to work with a range of actions, even in rough conditions. Its one of most FCLs popular poppers for a reason!

Zenaq Tobizo TC80-200G

Next, we have the Tobizo TC80-200G by Zenaq. This rod is the culmination of 20 years of fine-tuning casting rods, using the highest quality T1100G Toray carbon and nanoalloy resins to create a blank that balances amazing feel, power and angler comfort. The front 'hexagon grip' is an innovative feature designed around the shape of the hand, giving the angler more comfort and secure grip when fighting that fish of a lifetime.

Equipped with Fuji silicon MNSG guides and a powerful butt, this rod is perfect for chasing XL GT, large tuna, giant kingfish, and Spanish mackerel when they're eating bigger baits. Perfect for poppers in the 120g-200g range and stickbaits from 130-200g+ size.

OTL Chop

We also have the Chop Floating Stickbait by On Top Lures. These timber lures are handcrafted in New Zealand. Originally designed to tempt monster kingfish, they have proven very successful on large predatory fish around the globe.

Its lively action produces a nice big tail kick, making it an excellent bite sized lure for fussy kingfish, mackerel and GT.

Suitable for a variety of hook and ring combinations from trebles to single/twin assists, this lure is easy to cast all day and will catch an array of different species.

Nature Boys Pelican 180F Floating Popper

The Pelican diving popper from Nature Boys has been extensively tested in challenging waters around Japan's remote islands with excellent results.

This lure creates an enticing bubble trail with a slight body roll and tail kick, and can be used with a variety of retrieves including traditional sweeps and more aggressive stabs.

Not only is it great for kingfish, but it's also an excellent choice when targeting tuna, amberjack, trevally, and more.