Fish Species Guide

Thousands of Australians are stepping away from dry land and shifting their ventures to their local waterways in an effort to sidestep the cabin fever of closed borders and redefine the meaning of a holiday from home. Quintrex new boaties As the country sees an all-time spike in spending locally and the investment in local leisure products, the marine industry …

Are you as excited as I am? Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you would be well aware that as of February 1, the Queensland saltwater barramundi season has officially re-opened. Barra season re-opening I can’t wait to get back out on the salt and chase a big chrome slab. Barra season re-opening The Shimano King of Kings competition …

We are into another year, and my prayers were answered – if only for a short spell – they were still answered. Fishing prayers answered Just before Christmas, there was a lovely run of weather but that of course didn’t last long. Fishing prayers answered The remnants of ExTropical Cyclone Seth have me sitting at home again – lucky for …

In my view, beach fishing can be one of the most productive and simplest styles of fishing when the conditions are right. techniques catch beachworms You don’t need to fill the boat with fuel, check the bungs, check the trailer, put the boat in and out, watch the sounder… and the list goes on. techniques catch beachworms It’s a case …

With a change to the summer pelagic season being better than previous years, the mackerel started to rock up along the coastline in December 2021. Rigging mackerel tuna Previous years featured little to none, however we have all felt the effects of La Niña with more fish as a result. Rigging mackerel tuna With January wet and windy, it was …

Mercury Marine has announced its Avator™ electric outboard concept, representing Mercury’s next step in marine innovation, advanced technology and engineering. The electric outboard concept will be on display for the first time during the 2022 Miami International Boat Show and is progressing the company toward the formal release of electric outboard products later in 2022 and 2023. Avator creates a …

One minute you’re sitting there wondering if you’ll ever get a bite – your mind drifts away to wherever a fisho’s mind wanders – and then without warning, you’re struggling to hang on to the rod. mangrove jack land-based This is how it usually goes for me at least, and this last session was no exception. mangrove jack land-based I …

Surfs up – As we continue to see big easterly swell hitting the bar with southeasterly wind, the surfers sure are happy! Sunshine Coast Noosa For those heading offshore, the windows have been very narrow with wind tending to puff up early. A few boats made the run-out, but reports were limited. For those itching to get out, the reef …

Hi everyone, hope you have all had a great week. We had more wind and rain around the Gold and Tweed coasts earlier in the week. The good news is the weekend is looking great, with a light wind and a smaller swell finally giving anglers the best opportunity we’ve had in many weeks to get out on the water …