Fishing

After spending his month in Tassie and watching the rain pour down back home, Rob Schomberg knew he hadn’t missed any fishing opportunities while away. Shallow water shines Salty had been sitting for months and he had only just finished giving the boat a wash and run of the motor when he got a call from Helaine Wilesmith. Shallow water …

With winter knocking on the door, Moreton Bay goes through a few minor changes. Transition Moreton Bay Spotted mackerel have left on their migration north and the majority of longtail tuna have departed, leaving only the resident population, however there are still plenty of doggy mackerel around as well as a few schools of mack tuna. Transition Moreton Bay Snapper …

Revolution rarely comes twice in the one lure, but the Zerek Flat Shad X revolutionises the revolutionary Flat Shad. At the heart of the weedless Flat Shad X is the patented belly slits that allow the plastic to easily compress in any direction, exposing the hook to ensure solid hook-ups. But the X takes the revolution to another level. The …

Tackle Tactics are always pumped to announce the release of new Z-Man colour additions, and this batch is sure to contain a few future favourites. Z-Man is known for its super-soft, flexible and ten times tougher ElaZtech construction, with natural buoyancy, proven actions and some truly unique colours and names. Joining the line-up – in the popular Z-Man 3” MinnowZ …

Portable, compact and efficient, Ironman 4×4 solar panels produce optimal output and power supply while remaining protected from significant heat damage. Withstanding the harsh Australian conditions, the premium seven-layer cell construction provides durability, increased power supply through all conditions and optimal resistance to heat damage. With 15-20 percent higher efficiency than polycrystalline cells, the monocrystalline cells produce more power with …

The Reaction name is where Samurai all started. It was the first high-end rod ever produced by the company and it holds a special place at the top of the product line-up. The Gen II 351 and 402 Reaction now feature the CD6 grip control. This carbon duralon grip stiffens the butt end of the rod, providing enhanced sensitivity and …

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 banks and …

BUNDABERG OFFSHORE Bundaberg weekend report The fishing offshore has been red hot lately – as long as the weather plays the game. Coral trout have been on the chew and the occasional red emperor has not being afraid to smack a well-presented bait. Using pilchard as bait and prawn imitation plastics are great ways to get a few bites! With …

On the second Sunday in February, the Goondiwindi Fish Restockers took delivery of 40,000 yellowbelly fingerlings. This took the total for 2022 to 160,000 all up. The club wishes to thank those who supplied boats, manned buckets, the Hanwood Fish Hatchery, the Granite Belt Fish Hatchery as well as Braddy and the staff from the Railway Hotel, and to all …

Okuma Azores XP – built for the big bite with lower gearing for plenty of outright cranking power and the build quality to back it up, the ‘P’ at the end of the part number is all about power. High density gearing and machine-cut brass pinion gear roll on high-performance grease-packed stainless bearings for a smooth, precise and solid mechanical …