Third generation boating industry family member and apprentice marine mechanic Michaela Douglas of Douglas Marine, Pittwater recently won the Boating Industry Association’s Apprentice of the Year 2024 Award. “I’m delighted to see Michaela, who is third generation of this wonderful family business recognised in this way by industry,” BIA president Adam Smith said during the presentation at the official opening …

Paradise Fish Stocking group held their very popular Catch a Catty Family Fishing Competition recently and I ventured over to join in. What a great weekend it was and such a great place to be. It’s held at Mingo Crossing which is on the back road (the old highway) between Gayndah and Mount Perry, west of Bundaberg and situated on …

The weather is warming up, and if you’re planning a day out by the beautiful waters of NSW, whether it’s rock fishing, spearfishing, or collecting marine invertebrates, understanding fishing rules and regulations is crucial. Rock platforms along the NSW coast are rich in marine life but also vulnerable to human activity. Many marine invertebrates, such as shellfish, crabs, and sea …

October is one of the best months to get serious about chasing that chrome goodness. There’s no other fish that comes close to barramundi. I might be a bit biased but saltwater barramundi fishing is up there with the best piscatorial pursuit. What makes barra fishing so addictive? Once you start competition fishing for barramundi you’ll find an even greater …

Ern Grant was a Queensland government biologist and, in 1963, was asked to produce a book called Know Your Fishes. This book was commissioned due to the introduction of size and bag limits and the realisation that many anglers couldn’t correctly identify fish, which made prosecutions for illegal catches difficult. In 1965, that first book evolved into Grant’s Guide to …

Rangers have captured and sedated another dingo on K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) to remove a large set of gang hooks from the animal’s mouth and foot. The gang hooks had become deeply embedded into the dingo’s jaw, and as she tried to use her right foot to remove them, the third hook snagged her leg. The adult female dingo’s right …

It’s on again, the annual Logan & Albert Fish Management Association’s Wyaralong Dam Carp and Tilapia Eradication Competition will be held Saturday October 19, 2024. This is a one-day family oriented fun fishing event aimed at catching pest fish. By entering this competition, you will help remove some of the noxious carp and tilapia from the dam, as well as …

BREAKING NEWS – New life jacket laws for Queensland New regulations surrounding life jacket usage in Queensland are set to come into effect from December 1, 2024. However, there has been no word from the current government, even though these new laws were approved in late September. This beckons the questions – Why has the government delayed the announcement of …

Inshore Fishing The Inshore fishing has continued to produce some cracking fish in the small weather windows we have been seeing. In particular we are seeing good numbers of grunter and grass sweetlip caught with some big jewfish hanging around these fish as well as a late seasoned snapper. The grunter and grass sweetlip have been commonly caught on fresh …

Status Elite Deep Drop range of rods from Shimano, a fusion of the esteemed Status bent butt and the timeless Tiagra game rod. Purpose-built for discerning offshore fisho, this series offers a competitively priced yet high-performance solution for targeting a diverse array of fish using electric reels. Crafted with a power carbon composite blank that seamlessly blends E-glass and graphite, …