Fishing

IF you’re taking the kids fishing these school holidays, don’t forget to check the rules before dropping a line in. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district manager Rob McDonald said it’s important everyone sticks to the rules, which are in place to ensure sustainable fisheries for future generations of Queensland fishers. “Taking the kids fishing is a wonderful bonding experience and …

SHIMANO, the brand known for solving Father’s Day presents year-on-year since 1921 as well as making the best fishing gear in the world, has the perfect range of tackle storage systems for the ‘casting king’ of the family… Dad. Covering all the essential aspects, needs and styles of fishing, the Shimano tackle storage systems comprising Lure Cases and Wallets are the …

Plenty of school size fish up to 70cm are still in the area but the big girls don’t seem to hang there as much as they once did. It is definitely still worth a throw though and you will come across far fewer boats as well. The water depth ranges from 6m in close to about 12m out wide at …

THE Fin-Nor Tournament Long Sleeve Fishing Shirt is made of a high-performance 167gsm polyester fabric for active anglers who live to target big fish out wide. The 100 percent polyester fabric is lightweight and stays cool and dry while wicking moisture. The long sleeve fishing shirt is designed to keep you comfortable during high-exertion activities in hot weather, making it suitable …

It can be a lot of fun trying to get the bass away from the structure after starting so close to it. It’s a different style of fishing because you watch the sounder more than you cast. Once you have found the school, it’s a matter of selecting the right gear to tempt the bass into feeding. The impoundment bass …

A COLLABORATIVE research project is under way to quantify the amount of discards in the Queensland trawl fishery from 1988 to 2014. The project involving the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and the CSIRO is co-funded by the Federal Government’s Fisheries Research and Development Corporation. Project leader and DAF scientist Matthew Campbell said data had been collected as part of …

JARVIS Walker Brands has released a Multi-Use Scarf that is as affordable as it is comfortable and handy. The Multi-Use Scarf is made of a 212gsm polyester-spandex blend that offers UPF30+ UV protection. The fabric is moisture wicking to keep you cool and dry and is finished with an anti-bacterial treatment for hygiene, comfort and longevity. A Multi-Use Scarf is …

QUEENSLAND Boating and Fisheries Patrol officers found 1763 pipis when they intercepted five recreational fishers in a four-wheel-drive vehicle on North Stradbroke Island. With a possession limit of 50 pipis per person in Queensland, the fishers were legally allowed to collect only 250. Two of the recreational fishers from Brisbane were charged for taking excess pipis and each fined $1200 in …

IT’S was nice to see the rain disappear last weekend, Sunday was nice seeing lots of boats on the water and people trying their luck at land based fishing on the Gold Coast. Light winds early in the week also gave the locals a chance to head offshore for a look on the reefs for a feed. Let’s see what’s …

I found the in-line singles didn’t pick up the weed as easily as trebles, however it was a little more difficult to shake the weed loose when it was picked up. The front size 1 hook never found its mark in any of the fish, so next trip I will be removing the front hook altogether. On the rear I …