Shimano’s Summer Series is your ultimate guide to fishing success. Across four parts, we’ll cover everything from beach and estuary techniques to offshore adventures and essential gear tips. Each week, a new chapter drops packed with videos and articles from Shimano’s Pro Anglers:
Part 1: Beach Fishing Basics
Part 2: Estuary Fishing for Flathead, Bream & Mulloway
Part 3: Offshore Outing for Snapper & Kingfish
Part 4: Fishing Lures & Line Essentials
Stay tuned and make this summer your best season on the water.
Kick off Shimano’s Summer Series with the ultimate guide to beach fishing.
Beach fishing is one of Australia’s most loved styles, but it’s not always easy. Many anglers struggle with reading the beach, setting up the right rigs, and feeling bites through the constant surge of waves. That’s why we’re taking you back to the basics—so you can hit the sand with confidence and catch more fish.
In this part of the series, we’ll show you how to:
- Read the beach and identify productive gutters and holes
- Rig up correctly for surf conditions
- Detect bites even when the waves are rolling
- Maintain your gear so it lasts through the season
We’ve compiled videos and articles from Shimano’s Pro Anglers covering everything from beach fishing fundamentals to proven methods for targeting species like whiting, tailor, and salmon. Whether you’re new to the surf or looking to sharpen your skills, this guide will help you fish smarter and enjoy every moment on the beach.
Master the surf with expert advice from Shimano’s Pro Anglers. Our beach fishing articles cover everything from reading the beach and setting up the right rigs to detecting bites and maintaining your gear. Whether you’re chasing whiting, tailor, or salmon, these tips will help you fish smarter and enjoy every moment on the sand.
FOR A FULL COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO "BEACH FISHING", WITH A MORE DETAILED BREAKDOWN ON ENVIRONMENT, GEAR, SPECIES AND TECHNIQUES VISIT OUR PAST BEACH BREAKDOWN SERIES.
Part 2 of Shimano’s Summer Series takes you into Australia’s estuaries—prime waters for Flathead, Bream, and Mulloway. Estuary fishing can be tricky, but we’ve got you covered.
In this part of the series, we’ll show you how to:
- Find Hot Spots and reading the water
- Covering ground effectively
- Lure fishing techniques
- Maintain your gear so it lasts through the season
Our Pro Angler team has compiled the best tips and techniques, from finding hotspots and covering ground effectively to retrieving your catch and lure fishing. Plus, articles on Flathead tactics, bank Bream, and more. Everything you need to fish smarter and catch more this summer.
Learn from the best with our Pro Angler video collection. Carl Jocumsen shows you how to retrieve your catch and cover ground effectively, Rhys Kennedy shares his secrets for catching Mulloway, and Starlo delivers expert tips on estuary lure fishing. These videos are packed with practical advice to help you master the estuary and target Flathead, Bream, and Mulloway with confidence.
Estuaries are home to iconic species like Flathead, Bream, and Mulloway. This article covers how to find hotspots, cover ground effectively, and choose the right lures. Learn from Shimano’s Pro Anglers through videos and articles on tactics, retrieves, and gear tips. Whether you’re wading banks or working channels, this guide will help you fish smarter.
Offshore fishing delivers some of the most exciting moments you can experience on the water—and Part 3 of Shimano’s Summer Series is all about making those moments count.
Targeting powerful species like Snapper and Kingfish offshore requires confidence, the right techniques, and a solid understanding of how fish behave in deeper water. Add pelagic action from Tuna, Spanish Mackerel, and Dolphin Fish, and you’ve got a full‑scale offshore adventure.
In this part of the Summer Series, we break down the techniques and knowledge needed to succeed offshore, whether you’re working reefs close to shore or pushing wider in search of fast‑moving pelagics.
Our Pro Angler team covers a wide range of proven offshore methods, including:
- How to catch Snapper, including fishing them in the shallows and mastering advanced Snapper techniques
- Topwater Kingfish tactics for explosive surface action
- Deep dives into Mastering Kingfish Fishing and Mastering Snapper Fishing
- Offshore opportunities beyond the reef, including
- Longtail Tuna, Spanish Mackerel on the hunt, and Dolphin Fish ("Dollies") on FADs
Our Pro Angler videos feature Mark Healey and Chris Henry in action, plus Sydney Kingfish sessions with Raptor Charters. Combine that with articles on mastering Snapper and Kingfish fishing, and you’ve got everything you need for your next offshore mission.
Watch Shimano’s Pro Anglers put offshore techniques into action. From slow pitch jigging with Dean Silvester and Snapper slow jigging with the Tiger Baku Baku, to trolling for Southern Bluefin Tuna and targeting Sydney Kingfish, these videos deliver real‑world insight to help you fish smarter offshore and make the most of every trip.
Take your offshore fishing to the next level with expert guidance from Shimano’s Pro Anglers. Our offshore articles cover how to catch Snapper and Kingfish, from fishing Snapper in the shallows to mastering topwater Kingfish techniques. We also dive into pelagic action with guides on Longtail Tuna, Spanish Mackerel on the hunt, and Dolphin Fish on FADs, giving you the knowledge to target a wide range of offshore species with confidence.
In the final chapter of Shimano’s Summer Series, we dive into the core elements that tie every fishing technique together — your lures and your line. These two pieces of gear influence every cast, every retrieve, and every hook‑up, making them some of the most important choices an angler can make..
Whether you’re casting soft plastics for Snapper, flicking Squid jigs for Calamari, or experimenting with topwater presentations for aggressive predators, how you rig and present your setup has a huge impact on your success. The right line, leader, knot, and lure action can turn a slow day into a standout session.
In this part of the series, we explore the essentials that every angler should understand, including:
- Choosing and using soft plastics for species like Snapper, Flathead, Barra, Redfin, and Bream
- The fundamentals of swimbaiting and offshore plastic jigging
- Top lure picks like Sephia Clinch Flash Boost & Rattle Squid Jigs
- Expert gear advice on line selection and leader materials
- Tips for reading conditions and matching lure profiles to prey
Our Pro Angler articles break down each technique in detail — from “Clinching the Deal” with Sephia jigs, to plastics technique guides, swimbait tips, and practical knowledge like when to choose mono vs fluorocarbon. These insights build a clear understanding of how lure choice, line type, and leader material directly affect your lure action and results on the water.
Lures and line are more than just gear — they’re your direct connection to the fish. Understanding how line characteristics change lure behaviour, how knots influence strength and movement, and how lure design impacts strike rates is key to improving your overall success. With this final part of the Summer Series, you’ll walk away with the confidence to build the right setup for any species, any waterway, and any technique.
Part 4 brings everything together so you can make smarter decisions, refine your approach, and fish with more purpose every time you hit the water.
Take your technique further with our curated collection of lure and line videos. Learn the details behind PowerPro Tenacity Line in our Tech Talk, master the basics with our Knot Guide, and get hands‑on instruction from Carl Jocumsen in How to Tie the San Diego Jam Knot. We also dive into lure technique with How to Catch Calamari on Shimano Sephia Jigs, and break down one of the most common angler questions with Braid vs Mono for Beach Fishing. Each video delivers practical, real‑world tips to help you choose the right line, tie strong knots, and make the most of your lures on the water.
Build your confidence in the fundamentals with our full collection of lure‑ and line‑focused articles from Shimano’s Pro Anglers. Learn how to target key species using soft plastics, including Snapper, Flathead, Redfin, and wild Barra, and get expert insight into methods like offshore plastic jigging, swimbaiting, and Bream fishing using Squidgies. Explore gear‑specific guides such as Clinching the Deal, plus essential knowledge with our Fishing Line Guide and a breakdown on which leader to choose—mono or fluorocarbon. These articles give you the foundation you need to pick the right setup and fish smarter every session.
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT TECHNIQUES AND TAILS FROM THE SQUIDGIES RANGE? WE HAVE A RANGE OF ARTICLES THAT YOU MAY VERY WELL BE INTERESTED IN.
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