The Presso family welcomes a new member, with the release of the 22 Presso rod series. An iconic range for many years and a leader in trout rod design and performance, the 22 range delivers anglers a technique-specific rod series suited to targeting trout in small creeks and lakes throughout Australia. 22 Presso couples Daiwa’s X45 and HVF Nanoplus blank …
Read More »Monduran Dam barra
Now that we’re heading into the warmest months of the year, big crowds of people have descended on Lake Monduran. As with most forms of fishing, any pressure on a system can make the fish tight-lipped and force them to move away from their chosen areas. It is a well-known fact that sound travels over four times faster in water …
Read More »Bundaberg – weekly report
Inshore/Offshore After over a week of rough conditions the offshore fisho’s are no doubt craving a trip out wide to fill their esky’s and stretch their arms. With the next few days looking promising for now plenty of anglers are hoping to finally make this a reality. Keep a close eye on the weather report as it can change overnight, …
Read More »World first 1 million tagged fish
On November 3, 2022, the Infofish volunteer fish tagging database became the first citizen science tagging program in the world to achieve 1 million tagged fish. The database, managed by Infofish Australia, includes data from the Suntag program in Queensland, AFANT tag in the Northern Territory, Westag in Western Australia and Saftag in South Australia. Secretary of Suntag Australia and …
Read More »Broken vessel exclusion zone
Due to high releases from Hume Dam, the yellow chain buoy barrier used to mark the vessel exclusion zone on the Murray River directly downstream of Hume Dam wall, has broken. Persons and vessel operators are advised to stay well clear of the area as the broken chain buoy barrier is laying against the riverbanks on either side of the …
Read More »Noosa – weekly fishing report
As we welcomed in the start of November, the warm spring days have been replaced with cool rainy conditions. Reports from offshore have been encouraging, with good catches of snapper, pearl perch, tuskfish and various other reef species abundant. That’s not to say they have come easy, as some anglers can tell you – with some finding it difficult to …
Read More »Daiwa Tanacom 1200
A total overhaul from the ground up, Tanacom 1200 is a project 25 years in the making between Daiwa Japan engineers and teams within Australia and America. Sporting a totally new design incorporating the motor housed inside the spool has given Daiwa engineers the ability to increase the efficiency of the powerful motor and elevate the famous Tanacom name to …
Read More »Freshwater anglers reap fish habitat trial rewards
Log cabins and synthetic trees are part of a successful trial of fish-attracting structures in Queensland, which could be the boon freshwater fishers have been angling for. Recreational fishing is meant to be about the journey. You’re out in the elements, convening with nature and practising the kind of mindfulness people often pay good money for. But let’s be honest, …
Read More »Cape York trip
Hello, it’s been a while since I submitted a story to this publication for the simple reason that I had nothing worth writing about. But that has changed now, as I’ve returned home from my annual trip up to Cape York with a friend. This year, 82-year-old Eddy Bloomfield joined me on my sortie around Weipa. We would have left …
Read More »Fosko Rod Holder
Fosko has forever changed the way we carry fishing rods by inventing the most versatile bull bar-mounted rod holder available. In seconds, this ingenious invention pivots, elevates and adjusts with the removal of a single spring pin. No tools are required. This means you can go from carrying your rods securely over your vehicle to pivoting the rods into fishing …
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