Ultimate Topwater Combo

Penn Slammer 6500 Spinning Reel

Designed for anglers who target the hardest fighting sportfish, PENN’s new Slammer IV spinning range takes the ultimate workhorse reel to another level.
Building off a proven platform of an IPX6 sealed body and spool from the Slammer III range, PENN has redesigned the Dura-Drag system in the
Slammer IV to not only be better sealed, but also offer a wider range of usable drag, all while being bearing supported for extra smoothness. HT-100 drag technology is packed into the small, but tough, 2500 size, a new and highly sought-after addition to the Slammer family.
Whether you’re live baiting in the surf, spinning from the rocks, popper fishing a coral reef, deepwater jigging or switchbaiting a billfish, the Slammer IV range won’t let you down. Let the battle begin.

• Improved IPX6 rated body and spool design with additional seals
• CNC Gear Technology with brass main and pinion gear
• 8+1 Sealed Stainless Steel Ball Bearing System with additional bearing to support the spool under heavy drag loads
• Hydrophobic line roller bearing to repel saltwater
• Reduced rotor weight for smoother operation
• Sealed Slammer® drag system with Dura-Drag™ carbon fibre washers (sizes 3500-10500)
• HT-100™ carbon fibre drag washers (size 2500 only)
• Full Metal Body, side plate and rotor to eliminate any flex in frame (sizes 3500-10500)
• Full Metal Body and side plate, with graphite rotor to reduce weight (size 2500 only)
• Machined aluminium power knob and spare EVA knob across the range (excluding 2500 size which has EVA knob only)
• Manual bail trip (sizes 6500-10500)

Penn Battle Elite 7’9″ PE 3-5 Heavy Spin Rod

An exciting series to just land in our store, the Penn Battle Elite series of high performance offshore orientated fishing rods! Hot Tackle worked closely with the experts at Penn Australia during the development of this epic series of rods, going back and forth with their team until we perfected the actions of each model. The range covers a vast array of fishing scenarios from lighter snapper spin models right through to heavy overhead trolling rods. Check out the spec table below to suss out the full range. Featuring as many key Penn technologies as we could manage to squeeze in whilst still hitting the targeted price-point, the team here at Hot Tackle are super stoked with how they come up cosmetically but also – and most importantly – how they feel in the hand and out on the water!

Features 

• High Performance SLS Construction Graphite Blank – SLS3 construction uses inner and outer spiral wrap layers of carbon fibre to sandwich middle layers of alternating longitudinal carbon and glass. The spiral wraps maintain a round cross section in the blank when under load which helps the blank handle higher loads. The middle layers of unidirectional carbon and glass create the backbone of the rod by utilising the strength of glass combined with the lightweight of the carbon fibre to deliver a strong, balanced, and thin rod blank.
• Fuji ‘’O’’ring K Guides – An entry level guide that has been used for many years, Aluminum Oxide guides are diamond polished to an ultra-smooth finish, economically priced and come in a variety of frame styles and finishes.
• Lightweight Penn Graphite Reel Seat – Strong lightweight and durable
• Contoured Shrink Tube EVA Grips – Superior comfort and ergonomics plus shrink tube handles provide a secure grip when wet or dry.

Shimano Ocea Stick Baits x 4

Featuring Shimano’s market leading Flash Boost and Jet Boost technology, the Ocea Head Dip is a floating stickbait designed to be cast amongst frenzied bait balls. The patented Flash Boost system uses a reflective mirror that creates a continuous flash within the body through kinetic energy. When retrieved, the lure imitates a wounded baitfish by quickly diving below the surface and returns to a vertical position with the head sitting above the water on the pause. Combined with four exciting colours, this lure will attract hard-fighting pelagic species every inch of the way back to the boat.

Berkley X Super Smooth Elite Ocean Blue 65LB 12 Carrier Braid – 500 Metres 

Designed to deliver unrivalled performance, Berkley X Super Smooth Elite Braid sets a new standard in high performance braided line. Featuring 12 carrier technology that produces a super smooth thin braid with superior knot strength and hassle-free handling. The silky smooth construction glides silently through guides with minimal friction resulting in longer casting distances. Berkley X Super Smooth Elite is the premier braid on the market for the avid angler who wants to Catch More Fish!