Fishing

THE Wilson Cotton Prawn Net has been specifically made to make prawning with a dip net easier. Cotton mesh means the prawns do not slide up the mesh and out while you’re dipping for another prawn because the cotton does not allow the prawns to slide up the netting; in fact it actually traps the prawns in the bottom of …

And for those visitors who are brave enough, the truck and buggy will be offering hot laps, so adventurous visitors can go for a spin around the arena if they dare. Showtime FMX will be back in the Action Arena this year, tearing up the track across the weekend and keeping onlookers on the edge of their seat. For those who …

A RECREATIONAL fisher has been ordered to pay $2000 by the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court for being in possession of quantities of undersized fish. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol field officer Imraan Esat said the fisher was apprehended at Dohles Rocks boat ramp on the Pine River. “QBFP officers approached the vessel with the intention of conducting a routine inspection,” Mr …

The Coomera River has been hot and cold with regards to whiting and we’ve had to try a number of places before getting onto the fish. Even then the bites haven’t been steady throughout the session because there’s often a mad flurry of activity and hooked fish followed by long periods of no action whatsoever. The kids have been pretty good during …

FOR the TRIBE it’s all about catching, and Tribe Spin Doctor spinnerbaits are up to the task. Constructed from quality components including a silicone skirt and chemically sharpened black nickel hook as well as incorporating a hand-painted finish and realistic 3D eyes, Spin Doctor spinnerbaits offer excellent value for money so the whole TRIBE can get hooked up. The compact …

I don’t mind fishing this location with the kids because often they’ll be preoccupied with building sand castles anyway. It’s also great because I don’t have to worry about dingoes or four-wheel-drives on the beach. When land-based fishing you sometimes really have to put in the hard yards and try several areas, but it’s a great way to while away the …

BERKLEY Fishin’ Gear is the only place for your fishing gear, with a range of storage solutions to suit every angler. Be it a few packs of Gulp or everything to handle a day on the water, Fishin’ Gear has what you need. Featuring heavy-duty fabrics for style and durability, comfortable handles and corrosion-resistant zips and fittings, the Walk N …

“The black market sale of fish is a serious issue in Queensland that not only undermines the sustainability of fish stocks but it also devalues the product supplied by commercial fishers who rely on it for their livelihood,” he said. “The illegal trade in fish and crabs is also of health concern to the public as there are no requirements …

THE Austackle Krypto range is complete! In addition to the Ultra-thin 4 strand Austackle Krypto Microbraid, the Krypto range has been expanded to include an 8 strand PE braid in heavier line classes. Made in Europe, Krypto 8 boasts the same extra-ordinary thin diameters but with a round profile, ensuring a smooth, soft and pliable texture even in the heaviest …

World Class fishing is only a Revo away Precision engineering, sleek design and cutting-edge performance only begin to describe the new Revo® spinning lineup from Abu Garcia®. Advancements such as the Rocket Line Management System™ and the AMGearing™ system on the newly designed Revo spinning reel combined with the lightweight and compact design of the family embody Abu Garcia’s commitment …