Fishing

The young guns have certainly been hitting the waterways, bringing home some great feeds over the past month. Awesome local Moreton Bay snapper seemed to be on the menu right up until the closure on July 15. Billy did himself proud picking up a very nice 63cm snapper when trolling around Mud Island. This was a great local snapper and …

The Australian fishing tackle industry is set to converge on Queensland’s Gold Coast in August for the 2024 AFTA Tackle Show. The event, managed by the Australian Fishing Trade Association, will run from August 15-17 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year, a record number of exhibitors will be on show, representing all aspects of Australia’s recreational …

Welcoming not only die-hard fisherfolk but also their families is key to the success of the Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic and Expo, with the event dedicating a full day each to both kids and teens. Mother Nature definitely turned it on for our competitors and guests this year, with absolutely ideal conditions totally borne out by the outstanding 1800-plus …

Inshore Fishing This week has seen some cooler mornings and some clear water which has brought the spanish mackerel in close and they have been on the chew! Finding the bait has been key, most of our inshore marks are holding great amounts of bait and with that has been plenty of school mackerel as well. Trolling garfish or hardbody …

Get ready for the fishing event of the year – the Minn Kota Wynnum Marine Moreton Bay Fishing Classic. With over $100,000 in cash and prizes on the line, this is the competition every angler dreams about. Each open category boasts a total cash prize of $1200 plus prizes and there’s the ultimate in bragging rights with an official branded …

We’re in the second month of winter and the temperature has dropped, bringing the water temperature down with it. Now’s the time to be on the water chasing those winter fish such as blue salmon, bream, flathead and black jewfish. Longer periods of little to no wind have allowed for more time on the water. It might be hard to …

Recently, OzFish Unlimited joined forces with primary school students in a habitat restoration project aimed at revitalising the mangrove forests nestled within Hastings Foreshore, Westernport Bay in Victoria. The students engaged in an immersive classroom session exploring the significance of mangroves, delving into their growth mechanisms and understanding their pivotal role in preserving the environment and supporting fish productivity. Subsequently, …

Inshore Fishing Inshore has been fishing red hot!! We have been getting plenty of good reports of big grunter being caught on most of the inshore reefs along the coast. Fishing 20g soft vibes in brighter colours such as pink and 5inch jerk shads hopped slowly over reef and rubble bottom has worked a treat. This time of year you should …

G’day crew, as always, I hope you’re keeping well and warm. At the time of writing, it was a chilly day, so the Uggies were well and truly on. The past couple of weeks have felt like it’s winter, particularly in the evening and first thing in the morning, though during the day was warm and sunny. Let’s hope the …

Well, it’s been a bit of a wait but we are finally getting some of the very nice weather patterns that winter is known for. Unfortunately, between work and family commitments, I haven’t had the opportunity to head wide for a proper offshore mission, but the boat is set up and ready for when the chance does pop its head …