Fishing

AS more anglers discover the benefits of weedless rigging when fishing in and around weed, mangroves, fallen timber and other structure, it was only natural that Tackle Tactics would receive requests for weedless jig heads to suit smaller plastics. This has seen the addition of ChinlockZ Finesse and SnakelockZ Finesse jig heads to TT Lures’ current weedless range that includes …

Last year’s Coast Guard Sandy Straits Family Fishing Competition was a huge success, attracting hundreds of entrants, both junior and senior, with some coming from interstate and other parts of Queensland to partake in a truly fun family day. Enjoy the hospitality of the Boonooroo Sandy Straits Bowls Club and share in some of the thousands of dollars’ worth of …

Thanks to sponsors: 5 Star Timbers, Alvey Reels, Anaconda Everton Park, Austackle, BCF Ipswich and Loganholme, Beenleigh Bowls Club, Beenleigh Goodyear, Bert van Manen MP, Bush ‘n Beach Fishing magazine, Cabbage Tree Boat Hire, Charlton’s Fishing, Club Marine, Coomera Houseboat Holidays, Crawford Marine, Datatel, De Bortelli Wines, Eastcoast Trimming, Fishy Baits, Gem Bait and Tackle, Gem Hotel, Greens Marine Stainless, …

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 …