Fishing

AFTA 2022 – Best combo winner Daiwa has long been leading the way for light tackle sport fishing equipment. It began with brands such as Gekkabijin, evolved to SilverWolf and now has come full circle, with the release of the 20 Infeet rod range. Gleaned from years of experience in creating the pinnacle of finesse rod designs in Japan and …

Well, it’s been another great month of fishing, with fish definitely being on the chew and a little run of reasonable weather. Anybody who reads my articles knows I love catching flathead and this year has so far been an exceptional flatty season. I haven’t seen this many fish and as widespread as they are at the moment for a …

THE Gold Coast Sportfishing Club in conjunction with Surf Coast Marine, Quintrex and Suzuki Marine is delighted to offer anglers and boaties a chance to win a fantastic Quintrex Renegade Boat and Trailer package. The Renegade range is fast becoming a favourite among keen fishos as a no-fuss fishing machine. Complete with a front and rear casting platform, the mighty …

BUNDABERG INSHORE this week Last weekend and this week have seen great numbers of mackerel caught in close on a range of different lures and bait. Trolling large garfish, pike or tailor has been the best way to target the bigger fish, with the old saying ‘big bait big fish’ working a treat. Trolling deep diving lures such as the …

New moon rising With the new moon on Saturday night, there was certainly something in the air. This time it was more for the surf anglers than those who ventured offshore. Offshore had some solid southeast swell rolling around, making things a bit rocky for those in smaller craft. Out wide, currents were against the wind, making sitting on anchor …

Hi everyone, hope you are all having a nice week. As we say goodbye to winter and transition into springtime, we have seen a few showers hanging around the Tweed and Gold coasts this week. At the time of writing my report, the weather was looking wild for the weekend ahead, with close to gale-force winds coming from the south …

I’VE been speaking to a lot of anglers who have been heading wide from Yeppoon targeting red emperor and large-mouth nannygai, and many of the reports are that the fishing has been quite tough offshore. The first thing I ask most anglers who are struggling is how far they have headed out from the marina and what tactics they used. …

I’VE written articles about the correct handling of fish destined for release previously, but the message needs to be delivered to each new generation of anglers to ensure best practices are being used. Catch and release is becoming a part of the lives of more anglers every day. This is partly due to the realisation by the general angling public …

THE McArthy Buzz N Frog will be a massive hit with anglers chasing the ultimate buzz – big bad impoundment barramundi on surface! Rigged with a weighted worm hook, the Buzz N Frog becomes a deadly barra lure that can be fished on the surface or slightly below. Designed to be fished in heavy cover such as weed mats, reed …

THE Kurrimine Beach Fishing Club is located at a small seaside town on the beautiful far north Queensland coast. The warm tropical waters of Kurrimine Beach are always teeming with fish of every variety. From the flathead and whiting that kids love to catch on the beach, along with a kaleidoscope of pelagic fish, to the barramundi that keen fishers …