Custom Rigging

Services

One of the great things about Aussie fishing is the wonderfully diverse fishing options we enjoy. With that, tactics and methods tend to vary greatly from state to state - and even more so, region to region - depending on the species being sought. We here at the FISHING WAREHOUSE offer a Custom Rigging service and this is especially appreciated and utilised by visiting anglers and those new to town and testing North Queensland's tropical waters for the first time. Custom rigs might include several troll bait variations - chin guards, jig head and wog head rigs - for those fond of tangling with large Spanish mackerel, while skirted pushers or troll heads for both marlin and sailfish can be appropriately rigged with first class quality hooks and leaders. And with North Queensland salt and freshwater flyfishing opportunities more readily realised in recent years, lines, leaders and tippets are crafted to suit your particular applications.

DIY

And why not experiment with your own custom rigging ideas? Swap out standard treble hook configurations on bluewater lures for more secure single hook arrangements. Or perhaps pimp deep water jigs with assist style configurations. Maybe some off-the-shelf barramundi lures aren't swinging hooks capable of holding the barra you have in your sights and a retrofit is necessary... Whatever you have in mind, the FISHING WAREHOUSE has the tools for the job, no matter how big, small or intricate.

Meet

Our Team Members

Hodgey

Expert Lure Angler

David ‘Hodgey’ Hodge, aka The Barefoot Fisherman, knows plenty about all things estuary and lure-casting. Hodgey is the bloke most suited to CELEBRITY ANGLER status among TEAM FISHING WAREHOUSE. This affable fella is well-known on the fishing and boating show circuit and especially for his freakish casting abilities – which leads to equally freakish catching abilities! Originally from Tamworth, NSW, Hodgey did time on all things freshwater including XOS Murray cod, but these days is happiest dragging any amount of mangrove jack and barramundi from North Queensland tropical creeks and rivers.

Heath Kerr

Reel Repair Technician

The bloke in the FISHING WAREHOUSE reel service and repair engine room is Heath Kerr, a local man and avid angler who has spent considerable time in the fishing tackle industry. But Heath knows about plenty more than just the working bits of a fishing reel. Estuary and inshore options have been Heath’s fishing preference for as long as he can remember, but that’s all changed in recent years, Heath finding an undeniable attraction to light tackle game fishing for small to mid-size marlin and sailfish. Heath is just one of several smiling faces to greet customers when the FISHING WAREHOUSE doors swing open.

Brittney Le Roy

Fledgling Gun Angler

Brittney, our most recent addition to TEAM FISHING WAREHOUSE, is well-known among social media circles and making a name for herself on her fishing journey. Brittney lives and breathes the outdoors and with Bowling Green Bay waters literally right on her doorstep, when she’s not setting a live bait for barra, salmon or jacks, Brittney and her partner or friends are looking to do battle with mackerel, fingermark and pretty much anything else that wants to eat their lures or baits. If it’s the friendliest of service and infectious enthusiasm that you’re looking for when walking into a tackle store, then you best seek out Brittney

Luke Neill

Young Gun Angler

Introducing Luke Neill, the latest addition to TEAM FISHING WAREHOUSE. A young man of already accomplished fishing skills, Luke, 17 is set for a career in the fishing tackle industry and he gets the best possible start at Townsville’s FISHING WAREHOUSE. Luke says there’s not a species that swims that he doesn’t want to catch, and that’s already evident with his accomplishments with rod and reel. Luke is a quiet young man but yahoo’s the loudest when he’ just landed a thumping 20 kilogram mackerel or set the hooks into a meter-long barramundi. Welcome to the team Luke. We’re sure you’ll fit in just nicely.

Tedla Morgan

Rod Repair Technician

Tedla Morgan is an integral part of TEAM FISHING WAREHOUSE. Ted has been around a bit and gathered plenty of fishing experience along the way – right across the globe in fact – the Jamaican born angler only to happy to share his extensive knowledge with our equally valued customers. Ted’s fishing passion is split equally between fly-fishing pursuits and his love of ultra-light tackle. And when Ted is not waving fur & feather or listening to the sweet drag on a little spin reel, he’s most probably giving a little love to a customers rod, most repairs and modifications undertaken by the skillful rod builder.

Pat Dass

Co-Owner Manager

FISHING WAREHOUSE Co-owner Pat Dass has been involved in the Townsville fishing tackle industry since the late 1980’s and during that time, he has gathered incredible product knowledge. Pat’s attention to detail and customer service is exemplary, so much so that customers will just continue browsing the extensive FISHING WAREHOUSE range of stock until they find he is free to help. And that queue can be a little longer than one might expect when Pat ensures each and every customer is treated to the best possible service and advice. It is fortunate then, that there are another half-dozen equally capable staff to help out!

Dale Welldon

Co-Owner Manager

Finding his way to Townsville in the mid-eighties, Dale Welldon, a sparky by trade, opened his first bait and tackle store on Ross River Road. The Tackle Shack was the spark that lit a fire – one that’s been burning brightly ever since and fueled by Dale’s undeniable passion for fishing and the fishing tackle industry. Dale has spent plenty of time over the years doing the game fishing thing – and very successfully too. But these days, as FISHING WAREHOUSE Co-owner, Dale derives special enjoyment watching his grandchildren catch fish and ensuring satisfied customers leave his store with the biggest smiles on their faces.