When undertaking research before buying a new boat, don’t consider only the boat size, your primary uses for it, where you’re going to store it, likely destinations you are going to visit, your budget for the purchase and the on-going running costs. Yes, they are all important factors, but so are the insurance implications, and it’s good advice to consider …

Mulloway are an important and iconic species for NSW commercial, recreational and Aboriginal cultural fishers, however stocks in NSW are currently classified as ‘depleted’. Recovering mulloway stocks in NSW is a key priority for NSW Department of Primary Industries Fisheries. Despite a range of fishing arrangements being implemented in the past, given the reported data DPI Fisheries managers and scientists …

Recreational fishers have a reason to celebrate, as new Offshore Artificial Reefs (OAR) have now been installed off Forster and the Central Coast. These newly installed OARs will be a stunning drawcard for locals and tourists alike to the region, increasing fishing opportunities for keen anglers hoping to snag a range of fish species, including yellowtail scad, kingfish and snapper. …

Welcome to the Bait Master Fishing and Tackle weekly fishing report for the Sunshine Coast. Over the past week, we’ve seen a mix of activity across the coast with a variety of catches reported. We are still hearing that it’s pretty tough going out there, so persistence is key! Bucking the trend are mangrove jacks, which are out in force. …

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Inshore fishing As you all should know the Coral Reef Fin Fish closure started today and will run until Monday the 16th meaning we can target our fin fish again on Tuesday the 17th. This time of year we see great numbers of pelagic fish along our coastline and lucky for us we are still able to target our pelagic fish …

Huk Rogue Wave Boots Sometimes, the best fishing is found in the worst conditions. Huk Rogue Wave fishing boots are specifically designed for all-day comfort and engineered for optimal performance in any situation. These slip-on style boots are constructed of incredibly durable neoprene rubber and are carefully designed with positive traction in wet conditions, ensuring stable footing that grabs in …

With climbing temperatures and summer on the horizon, our coastline and fishing community are emerging from their winter cocoons. marine NSW DPI Fisheries Officers wish to take this time to remind our recreational fishers that if you plan to collect marine invertebrates, including turban snails, sea urchins and crabs from NSW rock platforms certain rules and regulations apply. When taking …

Inshore fishing With a few good days of weather during last week and over the long weekend we did see plenty of boats fishing our inshore reefs. The Bargara 2 mile, Elliott Heads Artificial and the 4 Mile were all popular spots. Plenty of bait has been along our coast and these places have been holding a very healthy amount of …

After a bumper school holiday period, mother nature seems to want to test our patience again, with the upcoming week not looking great for fishing. We are in for a wet and windy weekend, with showers and strong winds forecast until Monday. Things look like they’ll settle down slightly by mid-week, but overall it’s shaping up to be a pretty …