The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries are collaborating with Biopixel Oceans Foundation and James Cook University to undertake research into depredation. This occurs when a predator completely or partially consumes fish caught in fishing apparatus before it can be landed. Researchers are working with fishers to determine the extent of depredation, as well as which species are involved. Fishers who …

Welcome to your weekly Sunshine Coast Fishing report. We are pumped that our little report is gaining such a big following on the coast! It’s been a pretty quiet week for fishing on the Sunshine Coast, with a few good catches for those willing to persist. Next week is looking cold and windy, with rain expected from late Sunday. Offshore …

Inshore fishing With some windy conditions this week it has sure made it difficult for anglers to head out and chase some of our common species along the inshore reefs. Saturday and Sunday both have minimal swell around the 0.4m mark however winds up to 15knots are expected most of Saturday dropping out to 10knots for the majority of Sunday. …

Australia’s list of critically endangered fish has doubled in what conservationists say is a sign of the urgent need to tackle the problem of invasive freshwater species. Nine new species, all types of galaxias, were given critically endangered status in March, a recognition that they are on the brink of extinction. One species of galaxias was also added to the …

The TT Tackle Sling Bag is perfect for anglers who are fishing land based and want to stay mobile. Constructed from quality water-resistant material, the Tackle Sling features a padded back and wide padded strap for comfort, along with a buckle for simple strap adjustment. Swing the bag around to your back and get fishing or swing it around to …

After a bumper school holiday period, the crowds and traffic are starting to thin on the Sunshine Coast for those wanting to wet a line. After windy onshore conditions last week, the rains are back this week! Saturday looks like the pick of the day for offshore fishing before the new moon next Tuesday. According to the Solunar Calendar, fishing …

Following another fantastic FADs season, all FADs have now been removed between Tweed Heads and Eden for annual winter maintenance. Each year, all FAD buoys, ropes and ground gear are removed during winter and prepared for the following Spring season. FAD buoys are cleaned, new ropes prepared, and chains, shackles, swivels and anchors replaced as necessary to give them the …

Inshore/Offshore fishing If we had to pick the fish that have stood out the most over the last few months it has definitely got to be grunter, spanish mackerel and winter whiting. These fish have provided us with great variety of fishing techniques over the last few months and at times have sure been a challenge to catch! The grunter have been …

SNAPPER are well known as being one of our most popular sport and table fish. As all keen “reddie” fishos know, these prized inshore sportfish fight hard, look amazing and taste great! These days more and more anglers are choosing to release some or all of their snapper (especially the bigger fish). If you choose to release snapper after you’ve …

The least complicated piece of your boating equipment is also the one most likely to cause you the most problems and frustration. trailer And that’s the trailer. To a large extent hidden under a boat hull for most of its life, plunged into cold water when its brakes, bearings and tyres are hot, left all day to bake in the …