Tackle World Townsville

Glen is one of the incredible spearfishing enthusiasts you might bump into at Tackle World Townsville! He's an experienced diver who embarked on his spearfishing journey close to ten years ago in Sydney. Since then, he has explored the stunning waters along the east coast of Australia, diving in various locations throughout his travels. In early 2020, he made the move to Townsville to pursue his passion for Marine Biology at JCU.

With a passion for trying out new tackle and techniques, Ethan loves to experiment with different strategies and push his limits to catch new species. He's also a big fan of the technical side of the tackle industry and can often be found tinkering with reels and testing lure actions in his workshop fish tank. When it comes to his favourite species, Ethan can't go past the humble flathead for their hard fight on light tackle and delicious taste. If you're after any technical information about tackle products, be sure to visit Ethan at Tackle World Townsville and pick his brain about his years of experience in the fishing world.

Zac's a huge fan of spearfishing in the Great Barrier Reef. He gets a real kick out of chasing after his next meal with the amazing scenery all around him. Plus, he's got some awesome footage of his adventures that you should definitely check out on his Instagram page,@zachary.schmidtt. If you're into spearfishing, Zac's your man at Tackle World Townsville. He's got everything you need, whether you're a beginner or an expert.

Since moving to Townsville in April 2021, she's had the pleasure of landing many different species that the Great Barrier Reef offers, including her favourite, the Giant Trevally. After many topwater GT's, Tammy has now concentrated her efforts into jigging with great success. There's nothing like the excitement of pinpointing fish on the sounder, dropping a jig down, hooking up straight away, and going through the fight of your life to keep those prized fish away from the tax man.

With 14 years of professional experience as a lure and fly fishing guide, he knows the ins and outs of the water. Rob has guided anglers from all over the world onto some of Australia's most sought-after sports fish, from Barra to the elusive Permit. He may not get out on the water as much as he used to, but he's been focusing on the fantastic bluewater offerings in this region. From wreck bashing to jigging the shelf, and throwing poppers at GTs to marlin fishing, Rob has done it all. Come and visit him at Tackle World Townsville, where he loves to share his knowledge and expertise with customers!

Fishing is second nature to Renee, and you'll often find her far out at sea, bottom-bouncing for big reds or trolling for black marlin. Even on windy days, she'll be in the local creeks or up the Hinchinbrook Channel casting lures in search of mighty Barramundi. For Renee, there's nothing like the feeling of a loaded rod, tight line and the sound of her drag. Drop into Tackle World Townsville today, and get kitted out with the perfect gear for your next fishing adventure thanks to your Local Independent Fishing Experts!

Danny is the owner and manager of Tackle World Townsville, and has been at the helm for almost 20 years! With a lifetime of fishing experience, he's a master of casting poppers and stick baits over the flats. You just never know what you're going to get! In his younger days, he loved GT fishing on the surface, but now he prefers a more relaxed approach. He enjoys casting lures for Barra and Jacks and doing some bait fishing for his favourite table fish, the Grunter/Javelin Fish.

Meet Will Wright, your in-store expert at Tackle World Townsville! 🎣 Will is passionate about fishing and spearfishing, specializing in targeting local species like barramundi, fingermark, trout, reds, and mackerel.

Originally from Melbourne, he moved to Townsville in 2023 to study marine biology at JCU. When he's not studying, you’ll find him fishing, crabbing, or spearfishing. Will's been spearfishing for 7 years and loves sharing tips with fellow enthusiasts. Stop by Tackle World Townsville for expert advice or to chat all things fishing with Will! 👋