Great news for Bundaberg fishers! Recent monitoring at the all-water fish aggregating devices (FADs) showed an increase in the number of fish and variety of species. 21 fish species were recorded, including yellowtail scad, red emperor, saddletail snapper, gold spot cod, striped seaperch, Moses perch, purple tuskfish and painted sweetlip. You can help us monitor FADs by providing catch details …

Wow, the thirty-fifth annual Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic and Expo in August was a great week. The competition saw some amazing fish weighed in, including a whopping 9.68kg blue parrotfish and an amberjack at 23.095kg. But let’s not forget, this is a family fishing competition, and we all know that ‘the family that fishes together, has lots of fun …

Okuma Barbarian rods – Tackle Tactics Angler requests have seen the Okuma Barbarian specialist bait rod range continue to grow at Tackle Tactics, with the latest additions being a 10’6” and 11’6” model – expanding the range to seven models, from 7’ to 11’6”. The latest additions will be perfect for anglers chasing whiting, luderick, bream and dart, along with …

From Sun Protection Australia based in Byron Bay, the latest version of the favourite Adapt-A-Cap Ultimate now includes a drawstring and toggle, allowing the fabric to remain up over the nose – maintaining maximum sun, wind and glare protection for the lips and nose – though loose enough for comfort. Combined with a wide anti-glare visor, in-built sweatband and easy …

Spanish mackerel stocks in Queensland waters will be protected by the first ever annual northern fishing closure starting this weekend on Saturday 22 October Graeme Bolton, Deputy Director-General, Fisheries and Forestry, said this closure would apply in waters north of 22˚S (slightly north of Clairview near Stanage Bay) for two three-week periods around the new moons in October and November …

Noosa – Cool snap continues This time last year we were busy feeling the heat. This year, we are still wrapped up in jeans with cool wind and rainfall ever present. With the bad weather this week, the offshore scene has been on hold for most anglers. Some boats made the crossing over the Noosa bar and the swell was …

Bundaberg Inshore/Offshore With this weeks weather being less favourable than previous weeks we have seen more people fishing our inshore reefs whilst heading out wide isn’t an option. Anglers have been getting stuck into some awesome fishing throughout the Bundaberg inshore reefs and this time of year the variety you can come across is astounding. With the recent influx of …

Hundreds of Quintrex boat owners are set to join forces across the country as they unite for the inaugural Quintrex Community week this Saturday 22nd – Sunday 31st October. The events conception comes twofold – driven towards bringing Quinnie owners together to celebrate the brand and the shared community, whilst providing local Aussies the opportunity to enter the lifestyle and …

We want your fish frames ! We need fish frames from recreational fishers to help with the monitoring of Mulloway, Yellowtail Kingfish, Snapper, Dusky Flathead, Blue Spotted Flathead, Pearl Perch Spanish or Spotted Mackerel.We don’t just want huge trophy fish, the little ones are just as important as the big ones. All legal length frames are wanted and will help …

Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is shaking up the boating industry with fully redesigned Manitou, Alumacraft and Quintrex boats, featuring the all-new Rotax outboard engine with stealth technology. Disappearing under the boat and engineered not to be seen or felt, this new engine technology is a game-changer. The model year 2023 Manitou, Alumacraft and Quintrex line-ups also stand out thanks to …