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ASSASSIN BEACHMASTER SERIES Assassin BeachMaster blanks are manufactured using the best graphite available. Toray is the top Japanese brand coming from the world’s largest carbon fibre manufacturer. The technology comes from the aerospace industry and makes this rod something very special. It is complemented with Fuji components.
DIAMOND II ROD FINISH Available in a 2 ounce, 8 ounce and 256 ounce kit. Diamond II is the most significant advancement in thread wrapping finishes in the rod building history. Diamond II remains true to the inventor’s criteria for ease of use, good clarity and outstanding long term durability.
TRACK PANTS Quick-dry Quantec material. Draw string adjustment. Elasticated ankles. Available in various colours.. Available in sizes S to XXXL.
ASSASSIN ROD STRAPS • Holds your multipiece rod securely. • Velcro fastening. • Outlasts all other rod straps - does not perish. • E.V.A. Nonslip padding. • Available in two sizes. • Straps vertical jig to rod.
BARRYMORE BUCKETS • Most durable bucket in the market. • Life-time guarantee. • High quality stainless steel quick fasten and release buckle. • Back support available as optional extra. • Also available with Gimbal. Available Colours: White, black & blue. SCARY BUCKETS • Economy version of the Barrymore bucket. • Nylon fastener. • Back support available as optional extra.
BUTTONS • Great for Blue Fish / Bronze Bream floats. • Artificial eyes in squid and fish baits (cottoned on to sides). • Great bait retainer on big barb-less hooks (squashed barb). • Available in red and white.
Shad Drift Trace Shad Double Trace Kob Trace Bite/Grey shark Trace Shark Slide-Bait Trace King Mackeral/Couta Trace Blacktail Trace Karanteen Trace Tigerfish Traces (6/0 & 4/0 with Black or Red Hook) Tiger Spinning Trace Queen Mackeral/Snoek Trace Grunter/Stumpie/Pompano Trace Garrick Slide Weighted Trace Garrick Throw Bait Trace Namibia Edible Trace Ski Bottom Trace Geelbek Trace Jig & Drop Trace Bronze Bream Trace Spoon Trace Clip on Deep Sea Trace
HANDY MAT - HANDY MAT IS A LONG LASTING, DURABLE MULTI-PURPOSE MAT. Not only is it perfect for boat owners, but it can be placed in any area that is water-soaked to provide a safe, nonslip surface.
LINE GUARD - STOPS LINE UNWINDING FROM SPOOL. INSTRUCTIONS • Simply pull line guard over spool. INDICATIONS • For use on Maxima line spools and spinning reel spools LINE GUARD - STOPS LINE UNWINDING FROM SPOOL. INSTRUCTIONS • Simply pull line guard over spool. INDICATIONS • For use on Maxima line spools and spinning reel spools
ROCKET FUEL LUBRICANT • Very popular for Bass bait-casting reels and surf reels. • Market leaders in the supply of reel tuning products worldwide. • Meets the needs of long distance casters for fishing and tournament casting. • Three different Formulas to choose from.
SHAKE DOWN FEATURES • Simple “Eyes-Closed, One-Hand” Operation. • No Clips To Snag Or Tangle Line. • No Sharp Edges. • Faster Progression Down The Line. • Weight can be added to Front Section of Boom for Faster Delivery in Deep Water.
BREAKAWAY IMPS • Impact clip that fixes easily to the trace. • Especially good when throwing two baits. • Easily added or removed from rigs whilst fishing.
RIPTIDE SOFT PLASTICS MULLET, 4” & 5” This Mullet’s paddle-tail sends out a strong vibration. Excellent in low-light and off-colour water. Outstanding for all ambush predators, such as Kob, Snappers, Rockcod, etc. 4inch (8 per packet), 5inch (4 per packet)
CID ASTRO JIGHEAD FEATURES: • Proven fish attracting colours • Realistic fish head profile • Precise angles ensure maximum erratic jig action • Fast sinking for vertical fishing • Designed for long casts • Ribbed bait keeper for maximum grip and no tear • Sled nose designed to ride smoothly on the bottom
CID BLEEDING STINGER FEATURES: • Red braid resembles blood streak. • Frayed tag-end serves as attractor. • Uniknot can be moved along the shank of the hook to adjust length of stinger. • Stinger easily removable. • Replace Stinger when it becomes worn.
CID LURES: GT ICECREAM Super strong, straight-through wire. Will not chip or crack. Resilient to rock damage. Unlike wood, fish teeth slide off. Ensuring better hook sets. Specifically weighted for distance casting. Sinks, allowing fish to be pulled up from deep water. Top quality fittings ensure maximum strength.
OUR 22 YEARS OF RESEARCH PROVE: • Fish naturally strike blood/injury. • Bleeding bait stimulates the gill flash, feeding signal. • Earth friendly finish, wears during use. • Extra sharp points lead to much more hook-ups.
CID LURES BULLET The big Bullet has found solid home with the vertical jiggers. All the Bullets have been very popular with the surf anglers due to there castability. The no. 1’s and 2’s in particular have been extremely successful with Snoek and Kingfish, predominantly on a super-fast retrieve. S/V The S/V’s prove to be very popular in the Eastern Cape and South Coast with the Shad and Kob anglers. A must for Angola. Use a dead-slow retrieve. No. 1 and 2 for Garrick and Shad,No. 3 and 4 are killers on the Kob.
Off Road Trailer for Hire R200 per day Ideal for fishing trips Takes 4 fishing skis Plenty of secure covered space Lots of open load space Contact Basil Manning Fishing Equipment on 031 2632372 or Barry Wareham on 082 449 6478
Both stores will be offering amazing specials every week from a Thursday until close of business at the weekend (Saturday at the Durban store and Sundays at the Gateway store) . Week-end specials will not carry over into the following week. We will not be sending out a newsletter every week listing what is on special so please keep in touch or pop into the store to see what is on special for the week.
Welcome to Basil Manning Fishing Equipment
Basil Manning Fishing Equipment is a specialist fishing equipment business catering for all facets of fishing. The business was established in the 1960's and today it is one of the major retailers of fishing tackle in the country and the market leader in salt-water shore based angling.
To launch our website we have started with a basic range of items and will continue to add products onto our catalogue. After you have registered you will be able to add items to a cart and place an order with us. Payment is done via bank deposit, electronic funds transfer or via credit card in an off-line manner.
We will determine shipping options based on your location and the weight and dimensions of the actual parcel. Once you have placed an order, we will send you a quotation including courier costs, if you are happy with the quotation you can pay the total amount into our bank account and once we have acknowledgement thereof, we will pack and post the goods to you. If you are an overseas customer there is an additional bank fee of R100.00 per a transaction which will be added to your quote if you are paying via Electronic Fund Transfer or Telegraph. Please read the terms and conditions page prior to confirming your order for additional information.