Product Reviews

Check out our reviews of kayaks, kayak accessories, and fishing tackle.

I try to give full and honest reviews of tackle that I have used.

If you wish to send in your own review or if you would like to supply a product for me to review please send me an email at reviews@kayakfishingnz.com

Rob Fort Running Anchor Rig

Rob Fort Running Anchor Rig

One of Rob’s Running Anchor Rigs arrived the other day so here is a fitting guide and run down of the rig This is a running rig for an Ocean Kayak Ultra 4.7, they are also available for the Prowler... (Continue reading)

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Panasonic DMC-FT1 Digital Camera

Panasonic DMC-FT1 Digital Camera

I’ve had this camera for a few months now so here’s my thoughts on why I got it and how it’s been. I’m not going to review the camera. Ask Mr Google for that but pictures and spec can be... (Continue reading)

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2c Solar Light Cap

2c Solar Light Cap

I have one of these 2c Caps . For those of you unfamiliar they have a solar panel, batteries, led lights and controller built into the rubber visor. The lights in the visor point down and out to illuminate anything... (Continue reading)

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LED Lenser H7 Headlamp

DESCRIPTION – self contained headlamp powered by 3 x AAA cells mounted in a slimline pack on the rear of the headband. Light unit holds a single Cree LED. Operation is by an on/off button and beam focus slide toggle... (Continue reading)

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Tag-It Insulated Fish Bag

PRODUCT- Tag-It Insulated fish bag for a Prowler PRICE – $140ish WHERE TO GET ONE – Tag-It, Silverdale Auckland. http://www.fishingdirectnz.co.nz/ PRO’s - Sturdy construction which looks and feels built to last, Built in self draining Drogue pocket, good padded insulated... (Continue reading)

Ganson Kayak Net

PRODUCT- Ganson “No Snag” Kayak Net PRICE – Unknown as not officially released here yet WHERE TO GET ONE - I haven’t seen them for sale as yet, however know that Top Catch is looking to stock them soon. PRO’s... (Continue reading)

Sea Anchor – Tagit Kayak Sea Anchor

A sea anchor is a sea anchor is a sea anchor, well not in my book and even less so for the kayak fisher, there are a couple of things that different for the kayak that doesn’t translate so well... (Continue reading)

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PFD – Extrasport Osprey

Here is my trusty PFD, I’ve been paddling with this for quite a while now and I believe it’s one of the best PFDs around for the kayak fisher, why? Several reasons but the most important is simply because of... (Continue reading)

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VHF – Uniden Voyager

This is my VHF radio, the Uniden Voyager, and great VHF radio for us kayakers as it’s fully waterproof, it’s also nice and small so it can be out into your PFD pocket. Sells for around $350 at a range... (Continue reading)

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