Fishing

THE annual ARB Moreton Island Fishing Classic just keeps going from strength to strength. From its humble beginnings in 2012, the competition has gained popularity and pulled in some big sponsors, which means better competition, more money and bigger, better prizes.  This year, ARB 4×4 Accessories has taken the reins and the prize pool contributed by ARB and other key …

For flathead, large (100-150mm) silver and black plastics that resemble mullet or even white plastics with some orange on the gills are a good choice. If targeting bream, 2” Gulp Shrimp in Pepper Prawn are fantastic. Your large plastics might even land you a good size jew, so cast until your shoulders hurt and good luck. One recent afternoon I took …

Major sponsors are Tackle World Bundaberg, Whites Tractor & Auto, IGA Childers, First National Real Estate, Coles Engineering Childers, Bendigo Bank (Gin Gin Community Bank), Commercial Hotel Motel Biggenden, J&J Motors Biggenden, Grand Hotel Biggenden, Coast2Country Bait and Tackle, Foxies Barra Havoc, Peter and Regina Enchelmaier, Lake Monduran Barra Charters and Murt’s Plumbing Services as well as numerous smaller sponsors …

PERFECT for daytime deep-drop swordfishing, Platypus Pre-test Braid enables you to reach depths of 600m and still have exceptional feel and fish-fighting control. You’ll also be able to claim your record catch and legitimately compete in IGFA and GFAA tournaments. Light years ahead of mono or Dacron lines, this high-tech superline cuts through current and depths without a belly to get …

WITH winter in full swing, Wilson has released its Soft Shell Jacket. This full-length, Australian-sized jacket is made from specific materials designed to stop the wind from breaking through the outer layer and getting into your under layers of clothing and cooling you down. The jacket is also water resistant and fitted out with waterproof zippers to provide a degree …

DON’T miss the 25th Bowen Family Fishing Classic and Wet Weekend, this year to be held on September 17 and 18. This is Australia’s biggest family fishing classic, so come along and join in the fishing and fun at the top of the Whitsundays along Bowen’s Front Beach. Entertainment The Classic is about more than fishing. Entertainment for the whole family …

The fish on these reefs are challenging and no matter how big your gear is or how strong you think you may be, the fish can still make a mockery of you. Fishing on Big Cat Reality Fishing Charters certainly made for the trip of a lifetime. Big Cat Reality Fishing Charters offers the whole package and is very professionally …