Fishing

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 …

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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 …

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“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 …

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GAMAKATSU Assist 61 hooks are specifically designed for jigging. Their unique shape dramatically reduces the chance of getting tangled with the jig. They come in two different styles of a Single hook and a Double version, allowing you to fish with different jigs in different situations. Featuring a solid ring and sealed snell knot allowing for less wear and tear, the …

G’DAY everyone, in this month’s article I will offer you a few tips for chasing the hard-fighting mangrove jack. January and February have always been my favourite months to target jacks because they tend to school up and feed more freely before the cooler winter period arrives. Unlike some of the systems in the far north of the country, the Gold …