The Venom Barra Spin is a brilliant 6kg spin stick designed for those fishing tight structure with spin gear. With a light tip to allow for easy casting, the Barra Spin 5’9” spin stick has plenty of spine to give back the punishment that fish such as barramundi, threadfin, mangrove jack and fingermark enjoy dishing out. Rated for 6kg line, …

A world leader in fishing electronics since 1957, Lowrance recently rolled out its next generation of fishing electronics. The new HDS Pro chartplotter fishfinder, highest resolution ActiveTarget 2 Live Sonar and ultra high-definition Active Imaging HD provide anglers with the complete package of the latest fish-finding technology. HDS Pro forms the heart of the ultimate fishing system – offering full …

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has publicly released the National Carp Control Plan and nine technical papers. The NCCP represents comprehensive scientific research outcomes, investigating the technical feasibility of using cyprinid herpesvirus 3 as a biological control agent for carp. One of the most wide-ranging assessments of a biological control strategy for aquatic environments ever undertaken globally, the …

The Zerek Live Shrimp is the most popular of all the Zerek lures and it’s little wonder – it is amazingly lifelike, exceptionally durable and catches fish everywhere. With a lifelike realistic colour range, the Zerek Live Shrimp has mastered the prawn imitation with innovative design and attention to detail that brings these lures to life in the water. A …

A nation-leading fishery management practice has helped ensure the recovery of the stock of one of Queensland’s favourite fish species. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said the latest stock assessment for dusky flathead found the stock was in a healthy condition. “By introducing a ‘slot limit’, which sets both an upper …

Fish ’n’ SIPS tagged fishing competition Tinaroo Dam has been a hotspot for anglers looking to land some cash. Patience paid off for Atherton local, Ty, who scored a $10,000 bonus after going fishing with a friend. Ty reeled in a 1m tagged barramundi after being tied off for an hour, claiming the second prize in the Fish ’n’ SIPS …

Inshore/Offshore fishing With a few cracking days of weather early this week we have seen plenty of people heading to our inshore reefs. Most people have had great success and the spanish mackerel have been ON! Trolling gar and hardbody’s is the go to way at the moment with most of the common grounds in close producing some quality fish. Early mornings …

After postponing our October scheduled event due to weather, it was all systems go on November 12 for the Oakey Freshwater Fish Stocking Association Carp Buster. We had 233 competitors, comprising 102 juniors under 15 and 141 seniors. People registered and then fished anywhere local they wanted for the morning. Total fish caught for the day were 239, weighing a …

MUSTAD has released a range of bucktail jigs designed for fishing from freshwater through to the deepest saltwater ledges. Built on the 32824 NP-BN 2X strong hook, the Mustad Big Eye Bucktail Jig features two-line tie positions to give the angler options. The nose tie allows the angler to cast and retrieve the jig, mimicking a swimming action. The top …

Boat floor feeling a little spongey? Think you might have some softness in the transom of your boat and possibly the stringers? And how about that 100-litre freshwater bladder where the seepage just refuses to stop? You’re right, they’re things that need attention – expert attention. When you size up the cost of replacing the transom and stringers, you’ll find …