GT/Big Kingfish Stickbait Combo – Topwater 808 / Stella 18000

A must have combo for any sportfishing angler. Whether you are casting for kingfish close to the headlands, for mackerel on the inshore reefs or the plethora of reef species on the inside of the Great Barrier Reef – this combo will have you covered! The Trophy Hunter Topwater 808 boasts amazing lifting power whilst being sensitive enough to cast small poppers and stickbaits when necessary to fool the wariest of fish. An incredibly comfortable blank even when loaded to its maximum capability – this rod will do everything a high end boutique rod will do without the $1000+ price tag also maintaining the highest level componentry.

Multiple reels options available from high to mid range reels – as used by the team at Fishing Station.

Rod – Trophy Hunter Topwater Rod

Trophy Hunter Topwater Rods have been meticulously designed by fishing icon Michael Bonnici in a quest to create stickbait rods comparable in quality and performance to the highest end rods available in the market without the 4 figure price tag.

Specs: Model 808 / 8’0″ / 2pc / Lure 100-180g / Line PE8

Reel – Shimano Stella SWC Spin Reel

The Stella SW represents the pinnacle of innovation for Shimano reel technology and fish-fighting performance. For increased power and enhanced durability, this series features a range of upgrades. Infinity Drive has been incorporated for light and powerful winding and the upgraded Heatsink Drag provides superior drag performance under extreme heat. A water resistance rating of IPX8 is achieved through X-Protect and X-Shield with the aluminium Hagane Body acting as a rigid and super tough outer shell. The HG models are designed for both casting and jigging, whereas PG is geared for jigging applications and XG for saltwater casting.

Specs: Model 18000 / Bearings 13+1 / Drag 28kg / Ratio 5.7 / 875g / Capacity 80lb/400m

Fully spooled with 80lb Line