AFC Series DVDs Enquiries: FMG (07) 3268 3992.

After a long wait, the Australian Fishing Championships Series II DVDs have finally arrived and are shipping this week. And although there’s four hours of viewing on two DVDs, the price has remained the same — $29.95. Look for them at your local tackle store or mail-order your copy ($29.95 plus postage) on 1800 228 244.

Pflueger Tackle Bags Enquiries: Shakespeare Australia (02) 9820 9600. www.pflueger.com.au

These new tackle bags from Pflueger have a tough 600D outer shell with rubberised base and a sturdy shoulder strap. Removable dividers allow customisation of internal storage areas.

The PFL6000 Medalist has been designed with the lure fisherman in mind. It accommodates 5 x 9115-003 utility boxes, while the top section has a large removable gear storage area, and even a mobile phone pouch. The base section has 10 re-sealable pouches, a lure hanger, a tippet spool dispenser, sealable storage pockets, and a pliers pouch

The PFL6700BAG President is perfect for the lure and fly fisherman. It accommodates 4 x 9115-002 and 2 x 9115-001 utility boxes, the top section has a large removable gear storage area, 5 gear pockets, 10 re-sealable pouches and a zippered mesh pocket. The base has a storage area for tackle boxes, a large zippered pocket, pliers pouch, large side pocket and leader spool holder.

Shakespeare Catera Rods And Reels Check them out at your local Shakespeare retailer today.

Enquiries: Shakespeare Australia (02) 9820 9600. www.shakespeare.com.au

Barra Bass and Bream’s Kim Bain has been playing with Shakespeare’s Catera graphite rods and Catera spinning reels lately and has been very impressed by what she has seen.

There are two new rods — the SP 6070 2SB and the SP 6070 2ML — and they are perfect for bream spinning, the former with 2-4 kg line, and the latter 3-5.

Both are 2.1 m long, 2 piece for ease of transport and storage, feature IM8 graphite for increased sensitivity and reduced weight, the ultimate guide system for superior casting performance and durable stainless steel guides with stainless steel inserts, top grade cork handles, lightweight graphite reel seats with stainless steel cushioned hoods, and a handy hook keeper.

The 6635 and 6640 spin reels have 5 stainless steel ball bearings, a one way clutch instant anti-reverse bearing, a long cast aluminium spool, corrosion resistant graphite body, an anti-twist titanium line roller and bail wire clicker, smooth multi-disc drag system and precision gears. A spare aluminium spool means that an alternative line class can be fished when conditions warrant it.