CAPT PHIL’S TACKLE TALK: THE ASSASSIN SURFMASTER
​Listen up, guys! If you’re still fishing with a “noodle” that belongs in a pond, it’s time to talk serious hardware. We all want the R10,000 custom setup, but my wallet (and probably yours) sometimes has other plans.
​Enter the Assassin Surfmaster. This is where “affordable” stops being a dirty word and starts being a weapon.
​The “Phil-osophy” on the Surfmaster:
• ​Fuji Guides or Bust: Most “budget” rods have guides that rust if you even think about salt water. Not this one. It’s dressed in Top Fuji K-Series Tangle-Free guides. It’s like putting racing tires on a bakkie—it just performs better.
• ​The “Bionic Finger”: Most models come with the casting trigger already fitted. No more sliced fingers or messy tape jobs. It’s built for the “power-caster” who wants to hit the backline without losing a thumb.
• ​Super Slim, Super Mean: It’s thin, it’s light, and it’s got more backbone than a Springbok scrum. You can hold this stick all day without needing a massage afterward.
​Pro-Tested, Spinner-Approved:
​We don’t just sell ’em; we punish ’em!
• ​Capt Spinner personally reaches for the 14.6ft No. 7 as his go-to heavy setup when the big boys are biting.
• ​Spinner Junior (Tristonado) rocks the 14ft No. 6 as his ultimate all-rounder for versatility across the bricks.
​The Verdict? If you want to stop playing around and start landing fish that actually pull back, this is your entry ticket to the big leagues. It’s the “sweet spot” of the Assassin range—Top-tier tech, bottom-tier price.
GET THE REEL DEAL AT FISHING AND OUTDOOR!
Come see me at Fishing and Outdoor Summerstrand. I’ve pulled a few strings and cleared some deck space to bring you these at brilliant deals that’ll make your bank manager smile (for once).
​Don’t wait until the Shad are running and your old rod snaps in half. Get down here, grab a Surfmaster, and let’s go fishing!
​Stay Salty,
Capt Phil