Fish Species Guide

My greatest disappointment from the swing to the Greens is that my hopes global warming would bring an end to frosty winters in southern Queensland are dashed… Tropical pelagics Yes, I’m being satirical. Well, if winter won’t leave southern Queensland, then I guess we cryophobes must. (Cryophobia is an abnormal and persistent fear of cold, including cold weather and cold …

Winter weather continues – With the coast certainly feeling the cold this week, the continual bout of westerly wind has been felt by all. During the week we had some rain, strong wind and a jump in swell. As if by magic, all that dropped out for the weekend. Noosa fishing Many anglers loaded up on the Saturday to go …

Daiwa Steez Asroc Spinnerbait Featuring the advanced design and detail we’ve come to love and expect from Steez products, the new Asroc Spinnerbait has an ultra-strong construction, is built on one of Daiwa’s legendary super sticky SaqSas hooks and features double-bound, glued hand-tied skirts. In contrast to the original Steez Spinnerbait, the new Asroc model delivers a higher level of …

BUNDABERG INSHORE Bundaberg weekly fishing report At this stage, this weekend’s weather report isn’t looking too favourable to get out, but definitely keep an eye on it in case we get lucky. There have been plenty of school mackerel caught at the leads around the Burnett Heads mouth over the past week. The standout technique to catch these fish has …

Platypus Pulse Premium Monofilament sets a new highwater mark for performance and quality in a monofilament line. Platypus continues its 120 plus years of fishing line development with this new generation monofilament line, engineered from the ground up utilising the latest raw materials and refined processes to produce a line that exceeds the expectations of today’s serious angler. Proudly made …

Here are two questions for ‘very careful’ boaties who think they do not need to insure their vessels: Nautilus Insurance On which day of which week are you going to become directly involved in a marine incident? Similarly, can you nominate exactly when someone is going to drive into the back of your boat when you’re nowhere near it? If …

Originally derived to suit Australia’s rugged Top End conditions, the Quintrex Top Ender epitomises the definition of strength in aluminium boating. Part and parcel with its solid build and durability, the Top Ender has comfortably established itself as one of the most popular and sought-after fishing boats in Australia – and for good reason. The barramundi bass tournament-style layout means …

As more people hit the road to experience the great outdoors via boat, Move Boat Trailers expert Adam Crossley reveals his top tips in boat trailering to curb common reservations around manoeuvrability and operation. While perceived as one of the most difficult aspects of owning a watercraft, trailering to a secluded location to enjoy boat and camping adventures can be …

Hi everyone, hope you are all having a nice week. We have seen a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to weather on the Gold and Tweed coasts this week, with some nice days and some windy and rainy. The good news is, at the time of writing my report, the weekend ahead and the start of next …

BUNDABERG OFFSHORE With the weather gods feeling the love this weekend, it’s looking good for offshore fishing. Good reports from previous weeks of red emperor, coral trout, parrotfish and sweetlip coming over the side should encourage you to have a crack. Large flesh bait or livies have been the go-to bait for these trophy fish. Just a reminder that the …