Wise Angler® Sample Bundle
Cover most of your fishing. Save 60%.
Quality tackle at a wholesale price. Every Wise Angler hook style plus our rolling swivels, in 100% plastic-free packs.
Snapper, kahawai, kingfish, Australian salmon, red emperor, barramundi, catfish, hāpuku. Salt or fresh water.
Wholesale price on the full range
13 packs: from about $4.86 a pack instead of $12.14 RRP.
The standard in recreational fishing tackle
- Quality
- Fishability
- Sustainability
Built To Fish. Inspired By Nature.
Build your bundle
Pick a size for each pack, one step at a time, then add the bundle to your cart.
Sample Bundle
Couldn't load pickup availability
Bundle guide
What are you fishing for?
Pick a style or a species. We'll point out the packs to start with, then walk you through every size menu in the bundle.
Surfcasting: Start with
Octopus and circle hooks
Octopus hooks are also great surfcasting hooks, and circle hooks suit surf rigs too. Building a dropper rig? The Crossline Rolling Swivel with Pearl Beads is made for surfcasting.
Match the hook size to your bait, rig and target species. You can change any size.
Reef: Start with
Circle hooks
The Light Circle Hook is our pick for reef fishing, and the Demon Circle is the heavy circle option. Circle hooks are designed to set in the corner of the fish's mouth.
Match the hook size to your bait, rig and target species. You can change any size.
Livebait: Start with
Livebait hooks
Live Bait Hooks are made for livebaiting: marine-grade high-carbon steel, a black nickel finish and an ultra-strong, needle-sharp point.
Match the hook size to your bait, rig and target species. You can change any size.
Estuary: Start with
Circle and beak hooks
Circle hooks for straylining, and the Barrel Brass Weight Rolling Swivel for strayline and Carolina rigs in estuarine waters.
CONFIRM: Estuary advice is inferred from product copy. Confirm which hooks you recommend for estuary fishing, then tick 'Advice confirmed'.
Match the hook size to your bait, rig and target species. You can change any size.
Chasing Snapper? Start with
Octopus, beak and Demon Circle hooks
Strayline fresh cut baits down a berley trail on 5/0–7/0 hooks, or fish a 2-hook ledger / flasher rig over deeper structure.
Match the hook size to your bait, rig and target species. You can change any size.
Chasing Kahawai? Start with
Beak and all-round hooks
Suspend a strip of pilchard or squid under a float or on a bottom rig with a small beak or all-round hook.
Match the hook size to your bait, rig and target species. You can change any size.
Chasing Kingfish? Start with
Livebait and circle hooks
Kingfish want a lively, medium-sized baitfish near structure, nose- or shoulder-hooked so it swims naturally. Our Live Bait Hook is made for livebaiting, the Demon Circle is the heavy circle option, and the Screwed Snap Rolling Swivel stops line twist and speeds up lure swaps.
Match the hook size to your bait, rig and target species. You can change any size.
Chasing Australian salmon? Start with
Demon Circle hook and crossline swivel
Surfcast a well-presented bait on sharp hooks, on a dropper or pulley rig, or use a circle hook.
Match the hook size to your bait, rig and target species. You can change any size.
Chasing Red emperor? Start with
Luminous Beak and Demon Circle hooks
Fish it much like snapper: strayline a well-presented squid or cuttlefish bait on a 10/0 Luminous Beak, or fish a light ledger / dropper rig over reef and rubble. Sharp hooks matter more than heavy line.
Match the hook size to your bait, rig and target species. You can change any size.
Chasing Barramundi? Start with
Live Bait hooks and a snap swivel
Livebait float rig with live mullet or prawns, or a heavy-leader lure setup with a snap swivel for quick lure changes.
Match the hook size to your bait, rig and target species. You can change any size.
Chasing Catfish? Start with
Demon Circle and wide-gap hooks
Carolina or fish-finder bottom rig with stinky cut bait, worms or liver pinned to the riverbed.
Match the hook size to your bait, rig and target species. You can change any size.
Chasing Hāpuku? Start with
10/0 Luminous Beak and 10/0 Demon Circle hooks
Present a substantial bait near the seabed around reefs, pinnacles and drop-offs.
Match the hook size to your bait, rig and target species. You can change any size.
Advice only. Your bundle always includes every pack, and every size is your call.
Covers ground
One bundle. Most of your fishing.
Our hooks work on snapper, kahawai, kingfish, Australian salmon, red emperor, barramundi and catfish, in salt or fresh water. Pick a species to see where they're found, when they bite and which hooks in the bundle suit them.
Snapper
Chrysophrys auratus / Tāmure
New Zealand and Australia’s iconic, hard-fighting table fish found across shallow inshore flats and deep reefs.
Salt water
Snapper on a Wise Angler fluoro Beak Hook.
Where they're found
NZAbundant in North Island coastal waters (Hauraki Gulf, Bay of Plenty, Northland) and top of the South Island (Tasman/Golden Bay).
AUSouthern Queensland down through NSW, Victoria (Port Phillip Bay), SA gulfs, and southern WA.
- Reef
- Harbour channel
- Foul ground
- Sand flats
- Wharf
Best time of year
- Jan: peak
- Feb: peak
- Mar: peak
- Apr: peak
- May: good
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct: good
- Nov: peak
- Dec: peak
Peak Good
Year-round fishery; peaks during spring and summer spawning runs when fish push shallow.
How to fish them
Strayline fresh cut baits (pilchard, bonito, squid) down a berley trail with minimal lead. Also take soft plastics, slow-pitch jigs, and ledger rigs over deeper structure.
Rig Strayline rig (running ball sinker directly above 2x 5/0–7/0 hooks) or 2-hook Ledger / Flasher rig.
From the bundle
Anzol Octopus 5/0
Anzol Beak - Ponta Extra Longa / Rosa5/0
Anzol Demon Circle10/0
Impressed Rolling Swivel
You'll also need Ball sinkers (1/4–4 oz).
Quick tipCut baits cast down a berley trail catch the biggest snapper. Don't strike immediately with circle hooks—just wind into the weight.
Kahawai
Arripis trutta
New Zealand’s fast, acrobatic schooling fish. Relentless fighters on light tackle and prime table or bait fish when bled immediately.
Salt water
Where they're found
NZFound nationwide in vast surface schools around coastlines, river mouths, estuaries, and surf beaches.
AUPrimarily South-Eastern waters (where it is known as Eastern Australian Salmon).
- River mouth
- Estuary
- Surf beach
- Wharf
- Open coast
Best time of year
- Jan: peak
- Feb: peak
- Mar: peak
- Apr: peak
- May: good
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep: good
- Oct: good
- Nov: peak
- Dec: peak
Peak Good
Present all year round; explosive surface blitzes peak from late spring through autumn chasing baitfish.
How to fish them
Cast and fast-retrieve metal casting spinners or soft plastics into feeding schools. For bait fishing, suspend a strip of pilchard or squid under a float or bottom rig.
Rig High-speed metal casting lure setup, or float rig with 3/0 hooks.
From the bundle
- Anzol Beak - Ponta Extra Longa / Rosa3/0
Anzol Beak - Ponta Extra Longa / Verde Luminoso3/0- Anzol Octopus 3/0
You'll also need Ball-bearing snap swivel (prevents twist when spinning); casting metals / small silver lures.
Quick tipLook for diving work-up birds. Cast past the schooling boil, retrieve quickly, and bleed your catch straight into an ice slurry.
Kingfish
Yellowtail kingfish (haku). A powerful sport fish that lives around structure.
Salt water
Where they're found
NZMainly the North Island and the top of the South Island: reefs, pinnacles, wharves, channel markers and harbour entrances.
AUSouthern half of the country, from southern Queensland and NSW round to WA: offshore reefs, headlands and deep water.
- Reef
- Pinnacle
- Harbour channel
- Wharf
- Headland
Best time of year
- Jan: peak
- Feb: peak
- Mar: peak
- Apr: good
- May: good
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov: good
- Dec: peak
Peak Good
Best in the warmer months. Some northern spots fish year-round.
How to fish them
Nose- or shoulder-hook a lively, medium-sized baitfish (jack or slimy mackerel, koheru, kahawai or trevally) through the nostrils or upper shoulder so it swims naturally near structure. Go 1kg+ for big kingfish. Piper suit surface or float rigs, rigged through the tail. Jigs and stickbaits work too.
Rig Livebait rig: heavy-duty trace with a quality rolling swivel to prevent line twist.
From the bundle
Anzol Live Bait - Anzol Demon Circle10/0
Screwed Snap Rolling Swivel
Suggested sizes: Live Bait Hook: all sizes 6/0–12/0 (small livebait, small hook; big livebait, big hook) · Demon Circle 10/0
Quick tipUse a strong, short-shank, wide-gape or circle hook matched to your bait. Kingfish head straight for the reef: set your drag firm and turn the fish early.
CONFIRM: species facts drafted from general NZ/Australian fishing knowledge. Check them, then tick "Facts confirmed".
Australian salmon
Arripis truttaceus
Powerful, surf-dwelling school fish that jump acrobatically and hit hard in crashing whitewater.
Salt water
Where they're found
NZNot present — NZ’s kahawai (Arripis trutta) is its close cousin.
AUSouthern coastline from southern NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, through to southern WA.
- Surf beach
- Headland
- Reef edge
- Estuary mouth
- Wharf
Best time of year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar: good
- Apr: peak
- May: peak
- Jun: peak
- Jul: peak
- Aug: peak
- Sep: peak
- Oct: good
- Nov
- Dec
Peak Good
In Australia, autumn and winter produce the biggest migratory aggregations and surf blitzes.
How to fish them
Long-range surfcasting with a well-presented bait on sharp hooks, fished on a dropper or pulley rig, or casting chrome metal slugs from rocky headlands and beaches. Know your local spots.
Rig Dropper or pulley rig, cast long range on a 12ft surf rod with your preferred reel.
From the bundle
- Anzol Demon Circle4/0
Crossline Rolling Swivel com Pearl Beads
You'll also need A 12ft surf rod and your preferred reel; impact / star sinker; chrome metal slugs.
Quick tipTarget the deep "gutters" (darker, wave-free breaks) along ocean beaches on an incoming high tide.
Red emperor
Lutjanus sebae
One of Australia’s most prized northern reef predators, famous for incredible fighting strength and world-class eating quality.
Salt water
Caught straylining on a 10/0 Luminous Beak Hook.
Where they're found
NZNot present.
AUWarm tropical/sub-tropical waters from Shark Bay & Ningaloo (WA), across the Top End, down through the Great Barrier Reef to Moreton Bay (QLD).
- Offshore reef
- Isolated coral head
- Rubble bottom
- Deep drop-off
Best time of year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr: good
- May: peak
- Jun: peak
- Jul: peak
- Aug: peak
- Sep: peak
- Oct: good
- Nov
- Dec
Peak Good
Caught year-round in deep water (30m to 120m+); cooler winter months provide the most consistent runs.
How to fish them
Fish it much like snapper: strayline a well-presented squid or cuttlefish bait with minimal lead, or fish a light ledger / dropper rig over reef and rubble. No need for heavy line.
Rig Strayline rig (running ball sinker directly above the hook) or a light ledger / dropper rig, as for snapper.
From the bundle
- Anzol Demon Circle10/0
- Anzol Beak - Ponta Extra Longa / Verde Luminoso10/0
- Impressed Rolling Swivel1 (47 kg)
You'll also need Ball sinkers, as you'd use for snapper.
Quick tipPresent your bait well on a sharp hook. With circle hooks, don't strike: just wind into the weight.
Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
Australia’s premier tropical sportfish, celebrated for aggressive boof strikes, searing runs, and gill-rattling airborne jumps.
Salt & fresh water (estuarine / riverine)
Where they're found
NZNot present.
AUTropical north, mainly north of the Tropic of Capricorn (WA Kimberley, Darwin/Top End NT, and coastal Queensland).
- Mangrove creek
- Snag
- Rock bar
- Tidal culvert
- Freshwater billabong
Best time of year
- Jan: good
- Feb: peak
- Mar: peak
- Apr: peak
- May: good
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct: peak
- Nov: peak
- Dec: peak
Peak Good
Peaks during the "Run-off" (end of the wet season, Feb–April) and the "Build-up" pre-wet heat (Oct–Dec).
How to fish them
Cast deep-diving hardbody minnows, paddle-tail soft plastics, or vibes tight against mangrove roots, snags, and rock bars. Slow-trolling or live-baiting live mullet/prawns under a float or bottom rig.
Rig Heavy leader lure setup (40–60 lb fluorocarbon tied to a hardbody lure or jighead) or livebait float rig.
From the bundle
- Anzol Live Bait 6/0
- Screwed Snap Rolling Swivel
You'll also need 40–60 lb fluorocarbon shock leader; hardbody lures, paddle-tails or vibes.
Quick tipBarra are ambush predators that position facing into the current. Cast upstream of submerged timber and retrieve naturally with the tidal flow right past the snag.
Catfish
Siluriformes — freshwater & saltwater
Whisker-faced benthic feeders known for their scent-driven hunting, immense bottom weight, and stubborn bulldog fights.
Fresh / brackish / salt
Where they're found
AUTandanus (Eel-tailed freshwater catfish) across the Murray-Darling and eastern systems; plus Estuary Catfish and Fork-tailed catfish in northern bays/rivers.
USAChannel, Blue, and Flathead catfish across the Mississippi, southern rivers, reservoirs, and lakes.
S. AmericaGiant species like Piraíba and Redtail across the Amazon and Orinoco basins.
- River channel
- Deep hole
- Log jam
- Mud bottom
- Weed bed
Best time of year
- Jan: peak
- Feb: peak
- Mar: peak
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov: peak
- Dec: peak
Peak Good
Peak shown for the Southern Hemisphere (Northern Hemisphere: May–Sep). Warm summer months are best, particularly dusk, warm overcast nights, and after heavy river rises.
How to fish them
Still-fishing stinky cut baits, live crawfish, chicken liver, or earthworms pinned hard to the riverbed near slow currents or structure.
Rig Carolina rig (running egg sinker, bead, swivel, 18-inch leader) or Fish-Finder bottom rig.
From the bundle
- Anzol Demon Circle7/0
- Anzol Octopus 7/0
- Impressed Rolling Swivel
You'll also need Egg sinker / sinker slide; monofilament leader.
Quick tipCatfish hunt heavily by olfactory senses. Choose high-oil, bloody, or pungent fresh cut baits and let the scent plume drift downstream into deeper structure. Eel-tailed catfish are protected in some Australian waters, and never move live fish between waterways.
Hāpuku
Polyprion oxygeneios
Also called hapuka or groper. A big, deep-water reef fish.
Salt water
Where they're found
NZDeep reefs, pinnacles and drop-offs around New Zealand, usually in around 100 m of water or more.
- Deep reef
- Pinnacle
- Drop-off
How to fish them
Present a substantial bait near the seabed around reefs, pinnacles and drop-offs.
Rig Use a heavy-duty ledger/dropper rig with short branching traces and a lead sinker below the hooks. Match the sinker weight to the depth and current to keep your bait near the bottom.
From the bundle
- Anzol Beak - Ponta Extra Longa / Verde Luminoso10/0
- Anzol Demon Circle10/0
You'll also need Whole squid, fresh kahawai or trevally fillets, or barracouta strips.
Quick tipGlow-in-the-dark terminal tackle adds visibility in deep water. Wise Angler's Luminous Beak Hook adds glow directly to the hook, potentially reducing the need for separate luminous beads or tubing. Charge the luminous finish with a torch before each drop, and check your leader, knots and connections between drops.
CONFIRM: species facts drafted from general NZ/Australian fishing knowledge. Check them, then tick "Facts confirmed".
Trout
Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and brown trout (Salmo trutta)
Introduced sport fish of cool, clear lakes and rivers, loved for their fight and the places they live.
Fresh water (lakes & rivers)
Where they're found
NZLakes and rivers nationwide, e.g. the Taupō and Rotorua lakes and rivers throughout the South Island.
AUCool highland waters, e.g. Tasmania and the Snowy Mountains / Victorian high country.
- Lake
- River
- Stream
- Pool
- Riffle
Best time of year
Many NZ rivers open on 1 October, and many lakes are open all year. Seasons, limits and methods vary by region, so check the local Fish & Game rules (in Australia, your state rules). A fishing licence is required.
How to fish them
Micro jig or slowly retrieve a small paddle-tail soft bait like the StormX Cyclone Minnow 3" along lake edges, river banks, pools and runs. Bait fishing is only allowed in some waters, so check the local rules first.
Rig Light spin setup with a fluorocarbon leader and a 2/0–3/0 jig head.
Our pick
StormX™ Cyclone Minnow 3" Soft Lure — Yellow Tail
StormX™ Cyclone Minnow 3" Soft Lure — Tommy Pearl
StormX™ Cyclone Minnow 3" Soft Lure — Squid Ink - Glow UV
You'll also need A jig head with a 2/0–3/0 hook for the Cyclone Minnow 3" (micro jigging).
Quick tipHandle trout gently: wet your hands, use a net and keep the fish in the water as much as you can if releasing it.
CONFIRM: species facts drafted from general NZ/Australian fishing knowledge. Check them, then tick "Facts confirmed".
-
Best for
- Snapper
- Kingfish
- Australian salmon
- Red emperor
- Catfish
- Hāpuku
Covers reef · surf · straylining
Circle hooks
Designed to set in the corner of the fish's mouth, which makes them a good choice for catch-and-release. High-carbon steel.
In the bundle: Anzol Light Circle · Anzol Demon Circle
-
Best for
- Snapper
- Kahawai
- Catfish
Covers surfcasting · bait rigs
Octopus hooks
Short shank and wide gap for presenting bait on a range of rigs. Also a great surfcasting hook.
In the bundle: Anzol Octopus
-
Best for
- Snapper
- Kahawai
- Red emperor
- Hāpuku
Covers bait fishing
Beak hooks
An extra-long needle point and offset point for fast, secure hook-ups. Three finishes in the bundle.
In the bundle: Anzol Beak - Ponta Extra Longa / Rosa · Anzol Beak - Ponta Extra Longa / Verde Luminoso · Anzol Beak - Ponta Extra Longa Verde Fluorescente
-
Best for
- Kingfish
- Barramundi
Covers livebaiting
Livebait hooks
Needle-sharp point, marine-grade high-carbon steel and a black nickel finish.
In the bundle: Anzol Live Bait
-
Best for
- Snapper
- Kingfish
- Australian salmon
- Red emperor
- Barramundi
- Catfish
A must-have in every tackle box
Rolling swivels
Six rolling swivels and snaps for dropper rigs, strayline rigs and quick lure changes.
In the bundle: Crossline Rolling Swivel com Pearl Beads · Screwed Snap Rolling Swivel · Italian Snap Rolling Swivel · Barrel Brass Weight Rolling Swivel · Impressed Rolling Swivel · Coast Lock Snap Rolling Swivel
Wholesale price
13 packs. One bundle price.
Quality tackle at a wholesale price. One pack of each hook and swivel below: choose a size for every pack, then add the bundle to your cart.
You save $94.72 (60%)
About $4.86 a pack instead of $12.14. Your tackle goes further for less.
-
Anzol Light Circle -
Anzol Demon Circle -
Anzol Octopus -
Anzol Beak - Ponta Extra Longa / Rosa -
Anzol Beak - Ponta Extra Longa / Verde Luminoso -
Anzol Beak - Ponta Extra Longa Verde Fluorescente -
Anzol Live Bait -
Crossline Rolling Swivel com Pearl Beads -
Screwed Snap Rolling Swivel -
Italian Snap Rolling Swivel -
Barrel Brass Weight Rolling Swivel -
Impressed Rolling Swivel -
Coast Lock Snap Rolling Swivel
Pack contents vary by size; the bundle shows the hook count for each size.
Eliminate 100% of the plastic footprint of your terminal tackle.
- Plastic-free100% plastic-free packaging.
- Compostable packagingCertified to ASTM6400 and EN1343 compostability standards.
- Plant-basedPacks made from plant-based materials.
Built To Fish. Inspired By Nature.
FAQ
Good to know
How do I choose my hook and swivel sizes?
Use the Select Size menu under each pack in the bundle. Each option shows the size and how many hooks or swivels come in that pack. Not sure where to start? Pick your style or species in the bundle guide and we'll walk you through every pack.
Wise Angler tip: Match your hook size to your target fish. The old saying goes big hook, big bait, big fish, but that doesn't always apply, because big fish may not be on every fishing ground. Know your spot, match your hook to your gear, try different tackle to see what works for your fishing, and above all have fun.
Which species do the hooks work on?
Our hooks work on a wide range of species, including snapper, kahawai, kingfish, Australian salmon, red emperor, barramundi, catfish and hāpuku, in salt or fresh water.
What's in the Sample Bundle?
One pack each of the Light Circle, Demon Circle, Octopus, Beak (pink, luminous green and fluoro green) and Live Bait hooks, plus six rolling swivels and snaps.
How much is shipping?
Shipping is calculated at checkout.
What is the packaging made from?
Our packs are 100% plastic-free and certified compostable to the ASTM6400 and EN1343 standards, made from plant-based materials.
Quality tackle. Wholesale price.
Make your tackle go further for less, without the plastic.
$63.15 $157.87 Save $94.72
Built To Fish. Inspired By Nature.
