Fishing

The eighth annual Woodgate Beach Hotel Fishing Classic is almost here, and we are excited to announce that this year we have once again partnered with Queensland Fishing Classics to host our 2024 event. With our prize pool reaching over $100,000, by September this family friendly event is sure to have something for the entire family! Our theme this year …

The last weekend in June is always a special time of year as it plays host to the annual VMR Bundaberg Family Fishing Classic. Held at Burnett Heads, the VMR Bundy comp is well organised and attracts a great bunch of people trying to either catch a few fish or simply soak up the atmosphere of the event and chance …

If I had to give the fishing along the Clarence Coast of northern NSW over the past month a rating out of 10, I reckon a seven would be about right. jewfish I’m sure luderick and bream anglers would be giving it a 10, though across the board, it’s a seven from me. Both jewfish and tailor were playing silly …

With snapper season in full swing, we have nice cold frosty mornings out on the water. At this time of the year, whales, dolphins and turtles are in massive numbers, creating an amazing day on the water when fishing. Seeing colossal whales jumping, waving and having a good time always entertains a fisho. So, to the fishing part of the …

This little plastic slays! This month, I thought I would share a fishing adventure, and the story of how an American dropshot plastic became an instant favourite for me when targeting choice Australian species, using some of our common plastics fishing techniques. Fish on! As we roll into a new season, we also see a flood of new gear arriving …

September signals the start of spring and it also opens up a few more options for anglers in southeast Queensland. Winter was excellent for a range of species, particularly flathead, bream and tailor. I don’t know how long it’s been since this amount of quality tailor and bream have been found in our bays and estuaries. The flathead season has …

Hi everyone, August is known as the month of the westerly wind, which isn’t too bad for fishing in the Gold Coast Broadwater and beaches because there are areas that provide good shelter. This is the month I fish a lot in the area from the Seaway to Sovereign Islands. I often call it ‘calm water reef fishing’ as there …

The Moreton Island Fishing Classic made a huge come back last year after a three-year COVID-induced break. The 2023 four-day fishing classic also included a ladies casting event on the Thursday and a junior angler education day for the younger anglers. The classic now promises education as well as excitement and adventure. The competition is run under Fisheries Queensland laws …

G’day everyone, this month will be all about a recent camping trip I did with a few of friends and family on Moreton Island. We headed over on June 7 for 10 days of four-wheel-driving, fishing and drinking around a fire. Once we’d gotten off the barge, we were greeted with a strong 15-20 knot westerly that made it cold …

Prepare your rods and reels for the highly anticipated annual Catch a Catty Family Fishing Competition, set to reel anglers and families in for a weekend of fishing fun at Mingo Crossing. Scheduled for Saturday August 17 and Sunday August 18, this event promises thrilling competition and community camaraderie against the picturesque backdrop of the Burnett River. The action kicks …