Fishing

Wilson Vibe Tackle Trays

Wilson’s new Vibe Box comes in two sizes – a large size based on the popular Wilson Waterproof Deluxe 3508 tackle box and the standard size based on the Wilson Small Tackle Tray. Wilson Vibe Tackle Trays The 309TBVL – Wilson Tackle Box Vibe Large – measures 35.5x22x8cm and has a slotted-foam base that allows treble or single hooks to …

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Top jigging tips

Southeast Queensland has an incredibly special offshore fishery, and we’re currently in the middle of when cold water meets warm, so there is an abundance of species to chase. Top jigging tips Personally, vertical jigging is by far my favourite go-to fishing style.  There is something very satisfying about tricking a fish into smashing a chunk of metal and devouring …

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Navico at 2022 Sanctuary Cove IBS

This year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is another big one for Navico, with a huge range of Lowrance, B&G Sailing, Simrad Yachting, C-MAP and JL Audio products on display. Navico at 2022 Sanctuary Cove IBS From Simrad Yachting – and for the first time in Australia – the newly launched Simrad NSX chartplotter and fish finder will be on …

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Catching reefies on lures

As for many sectors, new technology in the fishing industry has changed how we do things – allowing for new techniques and more effective ways to chase our favourite target species. Catching reefies on lures For many years, lures have been about casting. Catching reefies on lures Whether it’s flicking soft plastics for snapper, launching a metal into a school …

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Fisher nets big fine

Queensland Boating and Fisheries

A call to the Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol has led to a fisher being fined $12,000 in the Townsville Magistrates Court for a range of fishing offences. QBFP monitored the fisher’s activities in Blacksoil Creek south of Townsville through active surveillance, including the use of drones, to assist with the prosecution. The fisher pleaded guilty to possessing: 2 fishing …

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2022 Daiwa Luggage

The new Daiwa Luggage for 2022 bridges the gap between fishing and everyday lifestyle, bringing you a fresh range of luggage that looks great on and off the water. 2022 Daiwa Luggage Combining both function and style, the new Guide series introduces three items designed to standalone or be combined as part of our bag-on-bag system. 2022 Daiwa Luggage The …

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Techniques for targeting mackerel

G’day fellow fishos, I hope all have been well and are recovering from the past few weather events we’ve encountered and endured – which have also played a big role in fishing our waterways. Targeting mackerel For offshore fishing, before our last downpour of rain, people were starting to do well on spanish mackerel on various types of techniques – …

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Fishing Moreton Bay after floods

The year is passing by so unexpectedly quickly! Fishing Moreton Bay after floods So much has happened in such a short amount of time – particularly weather we’ve not seen in a few lifetimes. Fishing Moreton Bay after floods And with it, the destruction, emotions, disbelief and then the appearance of people standing beside you asking, “What can I do …

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Heavy topwater tackle 101

There is no denying the rise in popularity of topwater lure fishing in recent years, with many social media influencers showcasing how exciting and productive this style of fishing can be. Heavy topwater tackle 101 Topwater is all about the strike. Heavy topwater tackle 101 When a spanish mackerel suddenly launches on a lure, sometimes up to 10m high, or …

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Time to target tuskfish

G’day everyone! Well, it seems to have been blowing southeasterly after southeasterly. Time to target tuskfish Throw in water clarity resembling a chocolate milkshake and the conditions have certainly made fishing a little tricky. Time to target tuskfish In saying that though, if you can manage to get out and fish the right areas with cleaner water, some good fish …

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