Jackall Australia

June 20, 2019
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Pump N Whynding Copeton

MARSHALL ELLIOT & DANEKA ROBINSON

The anticipation leading up to any fishing trip is like nothing else. From upgrading tackle to organising and gearing up the boat theres always things to do to enhance your chances of landing that metre + Murray Cod.

We arrived at Copeton Dam the Eve of the JJ’s Plague Invitational Top Water Comp, and had noticed the dam was sitting pretty low – 11% there around.
The general consensus around the camp was the fish were quiet – however they managed a few top water bites in the pre-fish! -8 degree mornings (the things we do for cod!!!), followed by missed hits and next to no action what so ever off the top the comp concluded with only 2 fish caught for the weekend. The atmosphere around the campfires was incredible and listening to everyone’s stories; from wild fishing experiences to 4WD trips was definately an eye opener. It was awesome to meet everyone and cant wait to head back next year.

Moving over to Reflections Holiday Park we had some time in the cabin to re-group and consider changing tactics. As we knew chatterbaits proved to work here, we cast and we trolled, landing 2 in both shallow and deep water, then getting snapped off by the King of the Dam.
We found a steep bank holding quite a bit of bait with a few solid fish passing through. Matching the hatch was key to getting the fish to show interest, as the bait they were coughing up were only small. Jackall Doozers, TN80’s and Transam’s proved to be the preferred lure of choice. Who would have thought of using an 80mm lure at Copeton!!!
In all we caught 16 fish off this bank, the biggest measuring 117cm caught by the TN80. That same day we managed 6 fish smallest coming it at 80cm.

Towards dark the bites were few and far between so we moved to another bank that we hadn’t hit yet. Trolling the Jackall Gigantarel in 3 nights we managed to bring up 4 fish, 3 over 90cm and also missed a handful of others. This is where upgrading gear is super important, having stronger hooks and 60lb leader as they hit hard!

Bite times: Fishing the usual Murray Cod ‘prime times’ – 4am to an hour after sun up and 4pm to well after dark, we found these weren’t the common times we encountered. 7am-8am and 3pm-8pm were the only times we found worked for us.

All in all, 21 fish in the boat in 16days, the bent hooks, lost lures, lack of sleep and freezing conditions are all worth it! Until next time Copeton!

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July 13, 2018
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TN80 NOW IN DEVELOPMENT

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The Tn60 exploded into Australia many moons ago. Now we have gone BIG. While this new Tn80 is still in development – its looks to be going to weigh in at around 30grms. Release looks to be around Christmas.

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December 29, 2016
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GIGANTAREL – DEAN NORBIATO

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Jackall Gigantarel

With the big swimbait revolution currently gripping the Australian Murray Cod and Barramundi fishing scene, the release of Jackall’s biggest and meanest swimbait, the Gigantarel, couldn’t have been timed better.

The Gigantarel is by far one of the biggest baits in the Jackall stable at over 200mm in length and weighing close to a house brick at a whopping 153gm. Without question, It’s the biggest and baddest Bandito bikie in the Jackall swimbait gang.

While it’s the big brother in the family it hasn’t lost any of its finesse with the same lifelike action that you become accustom too with a Jackall lure, which is sure to make any Murray cod or Barramundi quiver in fright.

Just like his smaller comrades the Gantarel (160mm) and Chibitarel (130mm), the beefed up Gigantarel uses its protruding pectoral fins to dive around one metre in depth and snake through the water with a tantalising S shape swimming action.

Again, like a mirror of its brothers it has two tow points making it a versatile sub and surface lure. If you want a top-water bait that has a seductive sway along the waters surface tie the lure, via a loop knot, to the bottom tow point. If you want the lure diving around 4ft in depth tie your leader onto the top tow point and it will drag the lure down in the water column.

Due to the sheer size and weight of the scale-crushing lure, a big watch out I noticed when I first flung the bibless lure was the need to upsize your standard Cod or Barra rod. I had to put my favourite 6kg 7’ Venom baitcaster back in the rack and call on the new Venom 10kg 7’6” Swimbait rod.

Using the right tools for the trade will mean you get the most out of your lure and give yourself the best chance at nailing that career defining fish.

So, if you are looking to wade into the big bait revolution currently sweeping the Australian freshwater scene, try one of Jackall’s new Gigantarel swimbaits – you wont be disappointed.

They will be available from all good Australian Jackall retailers from December 2016.

SPECS

Make/Model – Jackall Gigantarel

Length – 200mm

Weight – 5.4oz / 153 grams

Depth – 0-4ft

Class – Floating

RRP – $84.95Share This:

August 11, 2016
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New Tn60’s for the new Season

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Update your tackle box with some of these new colours! Coming in Early October they will be here just in time for Spring!!!!

: Benitama Gill

: Jakko Gill

: Kurokotetsu Shibu Silver

: Shigure Wakasagi

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August 8, 2016
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New Gold for Super DD Squirrel 79 Hank Tune range!

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One of the most popular colours in the Squirrel range would have to be gold. We now have a hot new one on the way! Uroko HL Gold black will be available in the Super DD Squirrel Hank Tune from September. BARRA BEWARE!!!

: Gold Uroko Scales!

: Black Back

: Bright Orange Belly

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June 24, 2016
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Dave Young takes out second place BASS Boondooma

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I just got home from the BASS Australia Nation Boondooma Bass Pro Tournament and have had some time to reflect on my 2nd Place finish. The all new Jackall DD Squirrel 79 Silent Suspending jerkbait dominated the pre-fish leading up to the event and it proved to be a stand out during the tournament, cementing 1st & 2nd place.

The Squirell range of jerkbaits have been around long enough to establish themselves as one of the best jerkbaits on the market. Available in 61mm, 67mm for some time now the recent addition of the 79mm version fitted out with hardware suitable for impoundment and inshore anglers is a welcome one. This bait has all the quality attributes that have made the previous models so successful and with a great new range of colours this bait is sure to be a big hit in the coming months as the water cools and the big bass start hunting bigger bait.

I focused on fishing shallow banks featuring broken weed and rocks with the Jackall DD Squirrel 79 in Oroko HL Chartback Bluegill colour. I would position the boat in 12-15 feet of water and make a long cast at a 45 degree angle to the boat. The larger 79mm Squirrel allowed me to cast long distances comfortably with the aid of my Dobyn’s Champion Extreme 702 Baitcaster matched up with a Shimano Chronach 50Mg reel and 12lb Sunline Castway PE braided line / 12lb Sunline FC Rock Fluorocarbon leader. I would crank the Squirrel for 6 – 8 turns of the handle to get it down deep into the weed before commencing a “twitch, twitch, pause” retrieve all the way back to the boat. The key was to be patient and allow the lure to pause between twitches as this is when a lot of the fish struck.

Winters coming and that means big bass time. Get yourself some big jerkbaits and get twitching, the big bass are waiting!

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June 8, 2016
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Jackall Squirrel DD Squirrel 79sp

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Harry talks about the new Jackall DD Squirrel 79. He has been catching bass on squirrels for many years and has now got them tuned for bass.

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May 23, 2016
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Jackall Moogerah Challenge – Results

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Results are up! Click here to view

Story and photos to follow

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May 23, 2016
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Jackall Shoot Out

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Simon Barkhuisen Jr took out the Jackall 1 hour shoot out at the Moogerah Challenge.

In the shoot out anglers have only 1 hour to land there best bass. Here we have Simon being presented with his prize pack valued at around $800.00 by Jackall Australia’s Marnie Watson

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March 9, 2016
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New Lizinc blades are a hit on the Bass

Tags : Moogerah Bass

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The New Jackall Lizinc

Fishing the Lizinc spoon.

Why so good – Realistic paint patterns for either flash or colour bite triggers. Erratic darting action when ripped or fast retrieved. Realistic dying baitfish horizontal shimmering fall action on slack line. Zero line twist with the rigged swivel.

Fishing a Jackall Lizinc spoon is relatively easy. Cast your spoon out and let it sink on slack line to the bottom or the depth you want to fish if the fish are suspended. A quick rip of your rod from the water level to about 1 oclock will move your spoon about 2mts up off the bottom then follow your line back leaving a slight belly of slack. This will let your spoon fall horizontal back to the fish, looking like a dying bait fish. Fish will mostly eat it on the fall. Twitches of the rod tip will impart more action into the spoon if you are trying to excite the fish to strike.

My preferred gear would be a 7ft to 7’6″ spin rod of Medium action.

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