Fishing

Inshore/Offshore fishing With 1-1.5 meter seas predicted for this weekend due to a tropical low out in the pacific the weather is certainly not ideal for the Inshore and Offshore enthusiasts. Those anglers who have managed to head out to our inshore reefs over the last week have given us great reports of mackerel, both spanish and schoolie as well as …

During a recent patrol of the Yarrawonga Weir fishing closure, a group of passionate young recreational fishers alerted Fisheries Officers to some stranded fish. This vital information was also reported to local Fisheries Officers by the owner of the local tackle store. As a result of this vital information, a large number of native fish were successfully saved from an …

The Venom Barra Spin is a brilliant 6kg spin stick designed for those fishing tight structure with spin gear. With a light tip to allow for easy casting, the Barra Spin 5’9” spin stick has plenty of spine to give back the punishment that fish such as barramundi, threadfin, mangrove jack and fingermark enjoy dishing out. Rated for 6kg line, …

G’day everyone, and happy new year to all. I hope you all had time to relax with loved ones and go fishing over the festive period. While fishing is meant to be enjoyable, regularly catching fish makes it even more fun. One of the main things I pay attention to as a guide is lure colour. You will hear many …

Now, this might be an unusual topic to write about, but how do you recover from a session that produced nothing but a dreaded doughnut? I guess first off, you need to set yourself some guidelines as to what is considered a doughnut. Is it no fish caught at all or is it not nailing your intended target species with …

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has publicly released the National Carp Control Plan and nine technical papers. The NCCP represents comprehensive scientific research outcomes, investigating the technical feasibility of using cyprinid herpesvirus 3 as a biological control agent for carp. One of the most wide-ranging assessments of a biological control strategy for aquatic environments ever undertaken globally, the …

The Zerek Live Shrimp is the most popular of all the Zerek lures and it’s little wonder – it is amazingly lifelike, exceptionally durable and catches fish everywhere. With a lifelike realistic colour range, the Zerek Live Shrimp has mastered the prawn imitation with innovative design and attention to detail that brings these lures to life in the water. A …

A nation-leading fishery management practice has helped ensure the recovery of the stock of one of Queensland’s favourite fish species. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said the latest stock assessment for dusky flathead found the stock was in a healthy condition. “By introducing a ‘slot limit’, which sets both an upper …

Fish ’n’ SIPS tagged fishing competition Tinaroo Dam has been a hotspot for anglers looking to land some cash. Patience paid off for Atherton local, Ty, who scored a $10,000 bonus after going fishing with a friend. Ty reeled in a 1m tagged barramundi after being tied off for an hour, claiming the second prize in the Fish ’n’ SIPS …

Inshore/Offshore fishing With a few cracking days of weather early this week we have seen plenty of people heading to our inshore reefs. Most people have had great success and the spanish mackerel have been ON! Trolling gar and hardbody’s is the go to way at the moment with most of the common grounds in close producing some quality fish. Early mornings …