MUSTAD 10X RATED ULTRA LINE

Mustad has launched a new monofilament line onto the Australian market. Selected from the world-wide Mustad Ultra Line group, Thor 10X is a hard-wearing, reliable monofilament suitable for many fishing styles.

Thor's 10X rating denotes a proven level of abrasion resistance many times higher than that of conventional monofilament, yet it maintains excellent casting capabilities coupled with high knot strength and low stretch. It is a versatile line that anglers will feel comfortable with, knowing they have that extra margin for error.

Mustad Thor 10X is available in clear and green colours in breaking strains ranging 1-15 kg. Most line classes are supplied in 300 m spools, although it's 275 m for 12.5 kg and 230 m for 15 kg.

Available from all good tackle stores. www.mustad.nowww.mustad.no

MUSTAD MT POINT CHEMICALLY SHARPENED HOOKS

MT Point is a new range of Mustad hooks based on certain classic hook patterns, but upgraded with new features. The range includes Kirby, Extra Long Shank, Beak, Wide Gap and Limerick patterns. There is also a new MT Point version of the Open Eye Gang hook.

The MT Point is a genuine chemically sharpened hook at an economical price. Important technological advances have enabled Mustad to produce a hook point comparable in sharpness to a needle point at less cost in a single machining process (needle points require separate machining).

This is a further development of the work of Mathias Topp, a Mustad engineer of the late 19th century, who pioneered automated fish hook manufacture. The MT Point range is named in recognition of Topp.

Mustad's MT Point is extremely sharp at the tip. Unlike the needle point, however, it is flat-sided, allowing easy re-sharpening when required.

The MT Point hooks also feature new and improved finishes including the latest Black Nickel and a new 'Nickel Blonde' finish to enhance performance and corrosion resistance.

Mustad MT Point hooks are sold in distinctive new blue and gold packs and are available from good fishing tackle stores.

Available from all good tackle stores. www.mustad.no

XL JITTERBUG

Arbogast's popular Jitterbug surface lure is now available in an extra-large version. Measuring 125 mm, weighing 35 g and fitted with extra strong trebles, the XL Jitterbug will prove very popular among anglers targeting big barra, Murray cod, those extra large impoundment bass, and other fish that love to attack surface lure after dark.

Featuring the same irresistible surface crawling action of it smaller brother - a lure that has led to the undoing of numerous after dark bandits over the years - the XL Jitterbug will be every bit as successful.

Give them a try during daylight hours too, especially in the north where nervous surface swimmers like popeye mullet and garfish are thick.

Enquiries: Basser Millyard (02) 9695 7799. www.bassermillyard.com.au