It’s that time of year again! The eagerly awaited Gold Coast Tailor Fishing Classic is almost here and promises to be bigger and better than ever. The event kicks off on Friday, July 26 at 4pm, with fishing ending in time for everyone to be at the weigh-in, from 10am to noon on Sunday, July 28. This year, the fishing …

TT Fishing 8” Bait Scissors are a versatile set of scissors to include in your fishing or camping kit, featuring a stainless-steel design with a serrated cutting blade and two-piece design for easy cleaning. Other features include non-slip handles, high visibly yellow colour and the versatility of an integrated fish scaler, bone cracker, bottle opener and vegetable peeler. One of …

NSW Fisheries Officers protecting our waterways from illegal fishing! NSW Fisheries Officers regularly patrol waterways that are important for fish migration. The area of the Nepean River at Penrith Weir 115 metres upstream and 26 metres downstream from the weir face prohibits all methods of fishing. The vertical slot fishway system installed here plays an important role in ensuring migrating …

Inshore Fishing The inshore fishing right in close to our coastline has been incredible during the weather windows we have had! There is plenty of bait getting around and this has seen plenty of pelagic action like tuna, mackerel, queenfish and trevally being caught. If you are targeting tuna using lures, ensure the lure you’re using looks identical to the bait …

When possible, we like to get out to the reefs off Redcliffe. These shallows provide natural and manmade structures, which open up ambush and protection points frequented by both predatory and bait species. Gear Generally, the gear you’ll want will be an upgrade on flathead and bream gear, with the lighter weight and lure range capabilities, as the harsher natural …

Classic in looks, generous in performance and brimming with value are three key elements of the third generation of the TD Hyper series. While paying homage to its predecessors, the 23 TD Hyper range elevates the series to new heights and is an evolution that is primed to strike a chord with anglers throughout the country. A sleek new satin …

Jig loving anglers are in for a treat. Daiwa’s OT – Over There – jig is a casting-specific metal slug that has been developed specifically for Australia, with hooks and colours that are sure to get every serious slugger excited. Available in four weights, 20g, 30g, 40g and 60g, OT caters to the most popular and sought-after sizes. Whether you’re …

In its fortieth year of production, Yellowfin, Australia’s most established plate boat brand, relaunches one of its most sought-after product lines, releasing a string of product updates and new innovations to the market. Set to make waves on Queensland soil, the brand debuted an overhauled Extended Cabin range, formerly known as the Southerner, during the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, …

One of my favourite types of fishing is shallow water finesse plastics fishing, targeting species such as bream, flathead, grunter, trevally and tailor. Throughout the colder months, I find there is an influx of bait in the river and estuary systems, along with cooler water temperatures, which encourages fish to get up into the shallows to feed. In the shallows, …

Following consultation with the community, Maritime Safety Queensland has extended the six-knot speed limit for vessels at Double Island Point. Due to the shifting sandbanks to the immediate west of Double Island Point, the vessel speed limit zone has been extended to ensure a safer lagoon area for all waterway users. The six-knot vessel speed limit zone now extends from …