Local Reports

Hi Everyone, hope you’ve all had a great week, well it looks the nice run of weather has come to an end. We will have a bit more wind and rain hanging around for the weekend and into next week. Lucky we have some good spots to hide in the Tweed and on the Gold Coast to get out of …

Light winds and low swells has seen the coast light up with boats headed far and wide with all anglers grabbing a feed of reef and pelagic species. In close Halls Reef directly off Noosa has been producing some cracking longtail tuna. These fish have been taking a mix of floated dead baits like pilchard and slimy mackerel on gang …

Over the past few years we have seen many Facebook groups pop up as a social meeting point for fisherman. However, one has stood out over most, Yak Hunters Australia. They have been up and running since 2015 and seen growth that most people wouldn’t believe It all started in NSW with 4 mates and a passion for kayak fishing …

BUNDABERG OFFSHORE The offshore forecast for the Bundaberg area is looking amazing for the weekend!  With the full moon being next Monday, the fishing will be hot.  The reds should be firing in the deep and the trout should be chewing in the shallows.  I’d be chasing reds in the morning on the smaller tide and smacking the trout and …

Hi Everyone, hope you’ve all had a great week, the weather has been absolutely stunning on the Gold and Tweed coasts with light winds, small swell and warm sunny days perfect for fishing.  Coomera Bait & Tackle has a new name. We will now be known as Fisho Tackle. Same shop, same crew, same great brands. Let’s check out what’s …

Well winter cold has come and not a minute late either. With cooling water temps and schooling fish comes the jew run for SEQ. This time of the year sees lots of fish finding deep holes to sit and feed. Targeting these fish can be a game in its own, from baits to lures hey will eat them all. Most …

With a feel of winter all across SE QLD the air temperatures and water temperatures have dropped by several degrees. This has made fishing tougher as we also had some windy conditions to go with it. Offshore conditions have been mixed with a few days of light swell and offshore winds during the start of the week. The winds kicked …

With a change in weather starting from the weekend we are now looking at clear skies and lighter winds. The offshore brigade have been making the most of the lower swells and lighter winds. Sunshine reef continues to be a favourite, with trout over 7KG reported. Gang hooked fresh dead baits and livies are the most effective method. With the …

The humble garfish has forever been a great target species from beginner to advanced anglers. The use for this fish is endless – from bait to a great table fish. Fishing for garfish can’t be easier. Go down to your local jetty, marina or foreshore and find the fish using either berley pellets or bread. Simple small pieces will attract …

Hi Everyone, hope you’ve all had a great week, it’s good to back on deck after a nice holiday. A big thank you to Sandra for looking after the fishing report keeping everyone up to date with all the latest fishing action whilst I was away. Winter has hit with a bang on the Gold Coast and Tweed bringing strong …