Fishing Tackle Best Sellers: The Game Rods, Squid Jigs, Kahawai Lures, Longline Hooks and Swivels Kiwis Are Buying Now

Summer's on the way, the kahawai are busting up the surface and the game boats are getting ready for the season. So what are Kiwis actually putting in their tackle boxes right now? We went through our real orders from the last 90 days in the Fishing Tackle range and picked five genuine best sellers, from a stand-up game rod to the small bits that hold a rig together.

Every price below is the real price on the site today.

1. Tica Kazumi 24-37kg Stand-Up Game Rod 5'6" — $199.99

Our headline pick, with four sold in the last 90 days. Tica designed the Kazumi for New Zealand conditions. It's a blend of tough E-glass infused with graphite under high pressure, so it can take a beating. It has a wind-on roller tip, a removable alloy butt and an EVA grip, and it's 5'6" overall. The 24-37kg rating makes it a solid choice for anyone setting up a stand-up game outfit this season without spending a fortune.

Tica Kazumi 24-37 Game 5'6 Rod, $199.99 NZD — see more Kilwell & Tica Boat Rods.

2. 300mm Super Lumo Squid Jig — $55.00

Three sold, and it's a beast. This extra-heavy 500 gram triple squid jig glows in the dark and carries three lengths of six rows of ultra-sharp Egi hooks. It's made for NZ fishers who target swordfish off the east and west coasts and want big, fresh squid for bait. Fresh squid beats frozen for quicker hook-ups, which is why the sword crew keep coming back for these.

300mm Super Lumo Squid Jig, $55.00 NZD — browse Fishing Jigs & Lures.

3. Fishtech Kahawai Lures 3-Pack — $15.99

Four packs sold. You get three lures in 24g, 32g and 42g, so you're covered whether you're casting from the beach or chasing a school from the boat. Kahawai are found right around New Zealand all year. Look for diving birds, which usually means a school is feeding, or lay a berley trail. Then come in from the side of the school (don't drive through it), cast straight in and wind back quickly. At under $16 for three, it's an easy way to get the kids hooked on fishing over the holidays.

Fishtech Kahawai Lures 3 Pack, $15.99 NZD — more in Lures, Jigs & Rigs.

4. Beko Puffin Stainless Steel Longline Hooks 100pk — from $18.99

Five packs sold. These are stainless steel longline hooks from the Puffin brand, made by an Indo-Icelandic company that also supplies the commercial fishing industry. They come in boxes of 100, in sizes 16, 17 and 18 (smallest to largest). The 16s are $18.99, going up to $24.00 for the 18s. If you run a beach longline or a boat longline, buying 100 at a time means you can re-rig a whole backbone without running out.

Beko Puffin Stainless Long Line Hooks 100pcs, from $18.99 NZD — see the full Beach & Boat Longlines range.

5. Sea Harvester Blue Cross Line Swivel 15kg — $3.50

Six sold. This is a 3-way swivel, so you get a third connection point for a dropper running out to a hook. The arm keeps your hook trace away from the mainline, which cuts down on tangles. It also lets you run different line strengths on each piece of the rig. People use them for surfcasting, boat fishing and deep-sea fishing. At $3.50 each, it's worth grabbing a few extra.

SH Blue Cross Line Swivel 15kg, $3.50 NZD — see Coastlock & Snap Swivels.

Also popular

A few more that kept turning up in orders: Sea Harvester Snapper Recurve 4/0 flasher rigs ($5.00), Crimping Pliers for alli and copper crimps ($43.00) for making your own rigs, and the Fishtech Hex Wobbler Multi Pack ($15.00) in 24g, 32g and 42g. There's more in Recurve Flasher Rigs and Crimps & Beads.

What the order book tells us

This round shows people getting ready for summer: game rods and squid jigs for the offshore crew, kahawai lures for the beach, and plenty of longline hooks and swivels for people who tie their own rigs. Pacific Island anglers shop with us too. If you're fishing from the Islands and after game gear or terminal tackle, get in touch.

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