Fishing

As the prizes were being handed out I was listening to Ken Gerke talk about this young kid at the comp who was trying to get into kayak tournament fishing. He said the kid’s mum has been taking him to many events and in this day and age it’s great to see kids doing something positive such as fishing because let’s …

PREPARATIONS for the 25th anniversary of the Wilson Moreton Bay & Offshore Family Fishing Challenge are well under way, with prizes being organised and allocated to various categories and final planning taking place. Our major sponsor Wilson Fishing is providing a prize for every junior entrant as well as more excellent prizes for the event. Loads of great prizes will be …

To be hosted from Friday, October 28 through to Sunday, October 30, organiser the Mount Isa Fish Stocking Group recently welcomed returning naming rights sponsor Clancy Corporation, who locked in the event’s premier sponsorship opportunity for a third year running. An event offering great exposure for local businesses due to its far-reaching promotion and standout reputation, Clancy Corporation director Dave …

In all, nearly 150 prizes were distributed among the participants thanks to the corporate partners that threw their support behind the Challenge, including major sponsor Pirtek as well as Berkley, Evinrude, Stacer, BCF, Spotters Shades, ABU Garcia and new sponsor in 2016, Humminbird. The event raises funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and Peter Duncan Neurosciences Research Unit …

A MACKAY dory operator has received a $6000 fine after being caught fishing for coral trout in a green zone in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The Mackay Magistrates’ Court convicted the dory operator last week after he was detected fishing offshore of Mackay in the Swain Reefs area by aerial surveillance. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s …

A BRISBANE recreational fisher with a history of fisheries offences has been convicted and fined $3000 after undersized fish were found in a large catch on the Gold Coast. A second Brisbane man who was also charged in relation to the matter was fined $2000 in the Southport Magistrates’ Court. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district manager Rob McDonald said …

This lure is often hit on the drop. When rigging, you can adjust and tune the wire arms to suit your retrieve.  For example, for a slower retrieve or a tentative bite, try bending the arms slightly towards the hook. For trolling, burning and faster retrieves, bend the arms 45 degrees away from the tow point, towards the hook.   Adding an optional …

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