Recommended Fishing Gear
Our current picks with today's prices — each links straight to the official store.
After Dark: Night Vision Binoculars
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Useful before first light at the ramp, on the drive home after a night session, and for watching wildlife along the bank.
WILDGUARDER WG9801 — $189.99
4K recording with a 3″ HD display, 48MP stills, 8× digital zoom and long-range IR. The value pick of the three, and the most compact for a tackle bag.
4K video · 48MP photos · 8× zoom · infrared
WILDGUARDER Hawknite 1 — $299.99
The premium option: true 4K with 52MP stills and the longest reach of the range, rated to 1200m. Best if you want detail at distance rather than a pocketable unit.
True 4K · 52MP photos · 1200m rated range
WILDGUARDER OWLER1 — $294.99
20× zoom with 500m IR illumination, aimed at steady hand-held observation. A middle ground on price if you mostly scan closer water and shoreline.
20× zoom · 500m IR · hand-held observation
Reels & Tackle by Piscifun
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Piscifun is a dedicated tackle maker covering spinning, casting and trolling reels. Four that suit saltwater and inshore use, from a cheap spare up to a line-counter for offshore work.
Viper X Spinning Reel — $39.99
The budget pick. High-speed gear ratios, carbon-fibre drag rated to 33 lb, sizes 500–5000 — sensible as a spare reel or a first setup for panfish and light inshore.
Sizes 500–5000 · 33 lb max drag · was $79.99
NautiX Saltwater Spinning Reel — $94.99
Aluminium body built to resist salt, which is the part that matters most on the coast. The natural pick of the four for inshore and surf casting from shore or a bay boat.
Aluminium body · saltwater-rated · was $109.99
AlinoX 400 Baitcasting Reel — $149.99
A bait clicker is what you want when a live bait runs off with the line — it lets you hear the take before you pick up. Suited to bottom fishing and anchoring up with fresh bait.
Bait clicker · saltwater/freshwater · was $199.99
AlinoX 400 LC Line Counter — $159.99
A line counter lets you put a lure or a bait down to a specific depth and repeat it on the next pass — the whole point of trolling spreads. The offshore option of the four.
Line counter · trolling · was $189.99
Torrent Lite Twin-Tip Combos — New Release
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Piscifun's newest combos ship one setup with two rod tips: a Medium and a Medium-Heavy tip on the same IM6 carbon blank, so one rod covers a light lure and a heavier rig. Both land under $100 with the reel included.
Torrent Lite Baitcasting Combo — $94.99
The faster option: a 7.1:1 gear ratio picks up line quickly, which suits burn-and-stop baits and working cover close to the boat. 9+1 shielded bearings, both tips included.
7.1:1 gear ratio · 9+1 bearings · M & MH tips
Torrent Lite Spinning Combo — $89.99
The all-rounder: 17.6 lb max drag and 8+1 stainless bearings on a 2-in-1 tip set. The natural pick for shore and inshore casting where gear gets wet.
17.6 lb max drag · 8+1 bearings · M & MH tips
Core Tackle Essentials
The everyday basics every kit needs, whatever you buy above.
Spinning Rod & Reel Combos
Great all-around setups for freshwater and inshore fishing — start with the Torrent Lite Twin-Tip above at $89.99.
Braided Line (30 lb)
Strong, thin diameter for long casts and solid hooksets.
Fluorocarbon Leaders (20–30 lb)
Abrasion resistance and low visibility in clear water.