Fishing

THE biggest reform in NSW commercial fishing in two decades kicked off recently, with the introduction of new quota and management arrangements. ​NSW Primary Industries deputy director general Dr Geoff Allan said it was ‘day one’ of what will be a new and economically viable commercial fishing industry. “The NSW Government has delivered what was promised last year – less …

AUSTRALIA and Vietnam will commence an in-country public information campaign to educate Vietnamese fishers about the consequences of illegally fishing in Australian waters and the Pacific in an effort to combat illegal fishing. The campaign is being run by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority in partnership with the Vietnamese Ministry for Agriculture and Rural Development. Assistant Minister for Agriculture and …

WOOLGOOLGA Headland, 26km north of Coffs Harbour, is part of the habitat protection zone of the Solitary Islands Marine Park and is home to animals including snails, barnacles, limpets, oysters, crabs and starfish. NSW DPI’s manager for the Solitary Islands Marine Park Nicole Strehling said fishing and hand collection of fish and shellfish is permitted at Woolgoolga Headland, but must …

AUSTRALIAN bass stocked into dams across NSW throughout 2017 have totalled a record 429,000. NSW Department of Primary Industries Inland Fisheries manager Cameron Westaway said the record number of Australian bass, which were produced at the Port Stephens Fisheries Institute, exceeded the 413,000 produced back in 2013. “This year, DPI has stocked Australian bass into 32 dams throughout the Central West, …

CHRISTMAS is around the corner and what better way to celebrate with your family than with local seafood from Aussie waters? Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Anne Ruston said having a good supply of fresh, local seafood depended on having healthy fisheries and a viable Commonwealth commercial fishing industry. “Australians love their seafood,” Minister Ruston said. “The Australian …

Catches of spanish mackerel are now in full flight, with quality fish taken on our famous Spanish Specials. This lure works perfectly with a slow troll and is designed to catch bigger fish lurking deeper in the water column. If you find the fish sitting closer to the surface, the crew members at Davo’s tackle shops have joined forces with …

THE popular Atomic Semi-Hardz Vib is back, bigger and better. Featuring the same attention to detail and innovation in design and action as the Semi-Hardz range that preceded it, the 75mm and 110mm models answer the calls from anglers chasing a large lure to catch bigger fish. From bottom bashing down deep to casting long and far for pelagic species …

The show is already a favourite, with hosts Milan Radonich and Nathan O’Hearn sharing epic fishing moments (both good and bad), stunning scenery and amazing wildlife, all while focusing on their speciality – showing people how to get big fish in shallow water. Season 6 features 13 episodes, with the BAF crew at their best fishing in New Zealand and …

THE Shimano Sustain series has long been a tried and tested favourite among anglers from around the world. This year marks the rebirth of the Sustain, with the new FI series that remains true to its outlasting and outperforming reputation. The much-anticipated release of the Shimano Sustain FI has challenged Shimano to deliver a reel that exceeds expectations and sets …

ANNOUNCING two new colours to the versatile Bassday Bungy Cast range: C-264 and CT-287. The Bungy Cast is a sinking lipless minnow perfect for casting swiftly into boil-ups and bust-ups. Its solid, heavy 30g weight gives it great castability. Cast it like a bullet at faraway fish that aren’t otherwise easily reachable. If you’re offshore or coastal fishing, this is …