CORAL reef fin fish will be off-limits from Monday, 5 November 2018, in the second of two annual closures to protect these fish during spawning season. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol District Manager Tony Loader said the closure would start immediately after midnight at the beginning of 5 November and end immediately before midnight at the end of 9 November. …
Read More »Preparing for charter fishing
WITH an increase in surface activity on the Fraser Coast during spring, I find myself hosting many new guests. Often they have had very little experience with this style of charter. It’s lures only, and with little to no trolling involved it can be a bit daunting, particularly when the unsettled weather of mid-spring is thrown into the fray. There’s …
Read More »Fish are deep but hungry
SPRING is finally here and it’s the time of year I always look forward to. The water temps are gradually increasing and the native fish in our stocked impoundments really spring to life and start gorging themselves. This means a great time to be on the water, particularly in the warmer afternoons.Hungry. Boondooma Dam In last month’s article I mentioned …
Read More »Tagged fish vital for Cressbrook Dam research project
Anglers fishing in Toowoomba’s Cressbrook Dam are being urged not to take 60 fish tagged as part of a research project to improve fishing in dams. Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) Principal Fisheries Biologist Dr Michael Hutchison said 30 Australian Bass and 30 Golden perch have each been tagged to evaluate the use of fish attractors in dams. “Each …
Read More »Zerek Live Swimbait is next level
THE Zerek Live Swimbait takes the famous Live Mullet body profile to the next level. The Live Swimbait uses the same concept as the widely acclaimed Live Shrimp – to emulate natural prey movements to trigger strikes. To achieve this goal, the designers used a segmented thermoplastic body held together with Kevlar webbing, giving strength and unparalleled freedom of movement. …
Read More »Reminder: NSW Gone Fishing Day is on this Sunday, Oct 14 2018
IT doesn’t matter if you haven’t fished before or if you’re the keenest of anglers, Gone Fishing Day is for everyone! NSW DPI is running FREE fishing events around the state as part of this great national initiative! Enjoy a great family day with loads of free fun-filled activities including how-to-fish sessions, casting comps, goodie bags with bonus fishing lures, …
Read More »Future closure dates set for coral reef fin fish
FISHERS planning to go reef fishing can make plans well in advance after long-term closure dates were set for coral reef fin fish. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner recently announced the dates for coral reef fin fish closed seasons for 2019 to 2023. “Setting the closure dates for the next five years will provide certainty for …
Read More »Pilfering pro crabber pinched
A CLEVELAND Magistrate has fined a commercial fisher more than $5000 for interfering with another licensed crabber’s pots in southern Moreton Bay. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol District Officer Matt Davidson said the successful court prosecution was a reminder to all fishers that interference with crabbing apparatus will not be tolerated. “Under Fisheries regulations, it is an offence to interfere …
Read More »Okuma Cerros spin rods
DESIGNED in Australia to suit Aussie species and techniques, the Cerros family of spin rods from Okuma is built on quality 30T Toray carbon blanks and finished with SeaGuide Hero Hi-Grade 316 stainless steel, anti-tangle guides and Fuji reel seats. There are five 7’ models in the range: L, ML, M, H and XH, covering everything from bream and bass …
Read More »New moon brings annual fishing closures
CORAL reef fin fish will be off-limits from Saturday, October 6, 2018 as the first of two annual fishing closures to protect these fish during spawning season commences. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol District Manager Tony Loader said the two five-day closures coincided with the new moon when key coral reef fish species aggregate to spawn. “October and November have …
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