Faust BARRA Trophy- 17/18th September
| Number | Team | Pro | Amateur | Angler 1 | Angler 2 | Angler 3 |
| 1 | JT Reel repairs | Yes | John Trigg | Paul Stevenson | ||
| 2 | Barra Fever | Yes | Glen Smith | Keith Stanford | ||
| 3 | Master Casters | Yes | Kerry Qualischefski | Brendan Berginey | ||
| 4 | I’m On Lures | Yes | Simon Black | Andrew Black | ||
| 5 | The Likely Lads | Yes | Phil Lyons | Geoff Newby | ||
| 6 | Big Fin | Yes | Shane Sanderson | Elaine Sanderson | ||
| 7 | X Country | Yes | Jeff Attwood | Zac Attwood | ||
| 8 | Mac Attack | Yes | Mat McFarlane | Zachary McFarlane | Clay McFarlane | |
| 9 | Evinrude/Mako eyewear | Yes | Cy Taylor | Kerrin Taylor | ||
| 10 | Team V | Yes | Peter Vella | Luke Vella | ||
| 11 | Team Hornet | Yes | Jarrod Dalton | Brad Purdy | ||
| 12 | J & R | Yes | Jeff Eales | Robert Ezbury |
2013 BARRA Tour Entry List
The 2013 Barra tour will see a raft of exciting new changes. The series this year will have a northern focus hitting the big barra dams of Peter Faust, Kinchant and Teemburra in what is sure to be a week of hot barra fishing. The series will also see a change in format from the individual style events of the past to a team format, giving the anglers the opportunity to fish with a friend and get the most out of the tour. With barra back on AFC and the big barra biting the 2013 BARRA Tour is one not to be missed.
2013 Barra Tour
| 22-23 Nov | Peter Faust Dam | Evening Event |
| 26-27 Nov | Kinchant | Night Championship |
| 29-30 Nov | Teemburra | Evening Event |
Rapala CountDown Magnum – new colour
‘Old-faithful’; a legend amongst lures; the world’s No.1 saltwater hardbodied lure and No.1 choice for open water trolling – the Rapala CountDown Magnum has resulted in memorable captures for decades. Likewise the famous Rapala colour GFR, or Gold Fluorescent Red as it is commonly known, has accounted for its own success in years gone past.
Introducing the Rapala CountDown Magnum GFR – a blatantly obvious match just yearning to be introduced. Released by popular demand, the CD Mag GFR is available in 11cm, 14cm and 18cm for all your saltwater needs.
The controlled sinking rate of the CountDown Magnum is perfect for fishing suspended fish or submerged growth and structure. Featuring a deep diving metal lip and super tough Abashi Wood construction; the CountDown Magnum GFR is destined for success joining the rest of the CD Mag range.
NEW Skeeter MX1825 Multi Purpose Sportsfishing Boat
This multi-purpose boat has been designed with the input from the customer.
We have found many boats try to achieve the perfect crossover between a Bassboat and an allround sportsfishing boat.
After a number of years of development and a 60 plus year heritage Skeeter Boats have Finally achieved this task.The boat has big casting decks, huge rod boxes, single or dual console, loads of storage space and will handle some serious chop. If you have always wanted a Skeeter Bassboat but just needed that little extra gunnel height and *****pit depth for your inshore fishing pursuits we have the boat for you.
Rapala X-Rap Saltwater – New Colour
Rapala Saltwater X-Rap Pike – A recently discovered green/gold imitation baitfish featuring lifelike attributes such as holographic 3D eyes; a textured translucent body and a strike inducing swimming action. Often mistaken as food by large predatory fish, the X-Rap’s preferred habitat is inside the tackle box of all serious anglers worldwide.
This “Pike” can be commonly found trolled over inshore reefs; cast around rocky outcrops; but most commonly found inside the mouth of all large game fish – resulting in increased expressions of excitement by persons nearby.
Studies have concluded that the Saltwater X-Rap Pike can be found in lengths of 10cm, 12cm and 14cm; at all good Rapala dealers.
Not recommended for human consumption… you will have to fight the fish for it anyway
Daiwa BARRA Tour Dates- released
Click here to check out the dates for the BARRA Trophy events and the Daiwa BARRA Tour. Entry forms for the BARRA Trophy events will be available in the next couple of weeks and entry forms for the BARRA Tour will be available by the end of July.
New Austackle Rods Hit the Market
There’s a couple of new rods of interest to light line estuary lurers that have come from Austackle. The Takeda Fireblade is brand new model. It’s IM8 graphite, 7′ and one piece with a fast taper and light tip. Rated at 1-3kg and built with Fuji Alconite guides, the $199 RRP price tag weighs in at only had of similar feeling rods from other major brands. This rod will be very popular with the bream fraternity.
Additionally, Austackle’s Camo Stik has been redesigned with feedback from their Pro Anglers. Its handle is thinner and shorter than the originals, making it a true, single handed, 7′ rod. Also built with Fuji guides, the green camo grips make this rod identifiable in any boat. Click the image above to see larger image of the rods.
Austackle Bruiser SD140 Lure
There’s not many $16 barra lures on the market that feature a magnetic weight transfer system, but Austackle’s Bruiser SD140 does. It’s a floating barra lure that’ll dive between 1.2 and 2.1m on retrieve.
Available in 6 colours, the Bruiser features strong VMC hooks and weighs in at 28g and 140mm long. You can check out the full colour range at www.austackle.com.au.
Rapala Charge ‘N Glow
Glow baits & lures have proven their worth for years! But never before has there been a convenient way to ‘charge’ your lure like the Rapala Charge ‘N Glow!
The Rapala Charge ‘N Glow rapidly charges glow hard baits, soft baits, spoons, jigs, bait sprays & additives. This product is designed to be snapped closed over your desired lure, much like a sunglasses case, at which point the 8 L.E.D. bulbs engulf the encaged product with a powerful glow-enhancing light via a push of a button on the top of the spring loaded Charge ‘N Glow case.
You will never need to awkwardly shine your head lamp on a lure ever again with the NEW Charge ‘N Glow from Rapala.
3x AAA batteries not included, but required for operation.
Rapala X-Rap Magnum “Aussie Special Series”
Rapala X-Rap Magnum deep divers have resulted in World Records around the globe. Well known as an Australian favourite when it comes to bluewater trolling, X-Rap Magnums are now available in specialised Australian bait imitations – these lure patterns are found nowhere else in the world! Exclusive colours include Gold Scad, Brown Squid & Red Bait; available in 10, 15, 20 & 30ft versions. On top of this, Rapala have also released an attractive Purple Mackerel which features the signature “Rapala Magnum Mackerel” design.
The massive bib diving-lip takes the X-Rap Magnum deep… unassisted. Nothing to hinder the action, just pure Rapala attraction at 10-30 feet, dependent on lure size. These big-fish lures can be run up to 13 knots for game fish worldwide, and like all Rapala lures, they run perfect out of the box.
Grab one of these exclusive colours now to secure your shot at a World Record!