Fishing

Tackle I often see people going to target jewfish with tackle I feel is too light. The argument of having fun is fine but getting the fish in faster is better for both the angler and fish. Baitcast and spin tackle with a rating over 6kg spooled with 20-40lb braid with 20-50lb leader is my preference because it gets the …

The presentations were concluded and we managed to sneak into the top 10 in the three-man division, with the Whyte brothers absolutely schooling the rest of the field and Brendon Whyte taking out champion angler with an amazingly high score. This team really is the benchmark for other teams to try to reach.The brothers fish so well together they’re like …

A massive thanks to all our major sponsors: BCF Oxenford, JML Anglers Alliance, Mako Eyewear, Weapons Custom Rods and Marquee Events as well as all our minor sponsors 2DEEP, D&H Reel Repairs, Viking Tackle, Minn Repairs & Servicing, Bush ‘n Beach Fishing magazine and Caino Lures. The usual suspects have been leading the way on social media, with awesome early …

I am not sure where they are feeding on the run-in tide but I’m still looking. Another thing that has been noticeable this season is the week between the new and full moons has fished as well, if not better, than the weekend around the full and new moons. While Gold Coast whiting will eat a variety of baits as …

ALL Queensland fisheries patrol officers will be required to wear cameras to record interactions with the public, Acting Fisheries Minister Dr Anthony Lynham announced recently. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol officers based at Pinkenba are the first to wear the body cameras, which will be a standard part of uniforms across the state by February 2018. “The roll-out of body …

THE wait for the new Apple iPhone is over and Pelican Products Australia has got all bases covered with the release of a new range of iPhone 8 cases to keep the next-generation devices safe from accidental damage or breakages – ensuring your new phone goes the distance. Unique for the new Apple smartphone, Pelican will add ‘Adventurer’ and ‘Voyager’ …

THE annual barramundi closed season along Queensland’s east coast starts from midday on November 1, 2017, effective through to midday on February 1, 2018. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district manager Robert Russell said the closed season applies to all commercial and recreational fishers. “Fisheries officers will be stepping up surveillance during the barramundi closed season to protect this valued …

FOLLOWING on from the popularity of the Z-Man 2.5” Slim SwimZ and driven by angler requests, Tackle Tactics has now released a 3” version of this deadly little paddle tail plastic. This realistic baitfish profile is constructed from 10X Tough ElaZtech, allowing you to catch more fish per plastic. The super-soft, flexible and realistic feel of the ElaZtech combined with …

MUSTAD has released a new series of storage and travel bags for the new season. Attractively finished in a graphite grey with blue trim, the Mustad bags include four dry bags that are classically styled, a 30-litre dry backpack and a range of larger travel bags that are also highly water resistant. Constructed from waterproof PVC, all zippers and clips …