I totally understand how families can spend one, two or even more years travelling around our awesome country. camp It is not for everyone, yet if it’s something you’d like to do and you can make it work, I encourage all to do it – you won’t be disappointed. My main regret was not going for longer, though we do …
Read More »Northern Territory must act to protect barramundi fishery
The Amateur Fishermen’s Association of the Northern Territory, the peak body representing the recreational fishing sector in the Northern Territory, is calling for urgent weight-based barramundi catch quotas to be introduced for key Top End catchments, including the Daly River and Roper River. This follows concerns that commercial fishers were targeting bigger harvests from important recreational and Traditional fishing areas, …
Read More »Fabulous fishing in the Whitsundays
Put yourself here – turquoise waters stretching towards a horizon dotted with emerald islands, the sun warming your skin as you stand on the deck of a sleek boat, anticipation running through your veins. Suddenly, a line screaming taut – the fight is on. The ocean erupts in a flurry of shimmering scales and primal power. This is game fishing …
Read More »Berkley Telescopic Catch N Release Net
The Berkley Catch N Release Net is a great all-round general-purpose net suitable for a wide range of fresh and saltwater species. The telescopic handle design allows this net to fit neatly into back corner of the boat or under the casting platform when it’s not needed. Features include: Fish friendly catch and release silicone mesh netting with increased depth …
Read More »Sunshine Coast – weekly fishing report
Welcome to this week’s Sunshine Coast fishing report. Unsuitable fishing conditions have continued this week, with rain and wind hampering many efforts to wet a line. There have been a few decent breaks in the weather, which has seen a few fishos finally manage to sneak offshore. We are starting to see an improvement in river fishing, however more rain …
Read More »Recreational fishing in Queensland consultation
Fisheries Queensland is seeking your feedback on fishery reform options for recreational fishing in Queensland. Recreational fishing is part of Queensland’s way of life. It provides immense socio-economic benefits to the State and is worth more than $2.5 billion annually to the economy. Fisheries Queensland is aware that the fisheries working groups and several fishing sectors have noted the increasing …
Read More »NSW eastern blue groper rule changes
New eastern blue groper fishing rule changes From March 1 2024, taking eastern blue groper by any method, including line fishing, is prohibited as part of a 12-month trial, to ensure greater protection of this iconic species. During the 12-month trial, DPI Fisheries are consulting with stakeholders and the broader community on longer term changes to eastern blue groper fishing …
Read More »Bundaberg – weekly fishing report
Burnett River The Burnett has had a really good week of fishing, plenty of small grunter have been around the rocky structures and bridges in the Town Reach area. These fish have ate whole prawns and small soft plastics or soft vibes. The rock bars and bridges have also produced some great quality flathead, cod and jack this week. Live baits …
Read More »Preparation and planning for a peninsula trip
Well, what a doozy of a summer we’re having! trip Cyclones, tropical lows and some of the most intense and widespread thunderstorms on record. Plus, of course, the cracking heat and humidity. Overall, this is definitely one of the wildest seasons I’ve seen. Apparently as a result of sea surface temperatures being considerably above normal around eastern Australia – even …
Read More »TT Deluxe Z-Man Bait Binders
The ultimate storage solution for your 10X Tough Z-Man soft plastics is here! binders Z-Man soft plastics are best stored in their original packets and the TT Deluxe Z-Man Bait Binders feature extra heavy duty rings designed to fit the pre-punched, reinforced holes located in the bottom corners of Z-Man packets. Other features include larger heavy duty zips, carry handle, …
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