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A leading name in fishing tackle innovation, Majorcraft is thrilled to announce the release of its latest collection of JigPara Short weights and lure colours. These meticulously crafted lures showcase Majorcraft’s commitment to excellence and dedication to meeting the evolving needs of anglers worldwide. The JigPara Short series introduces three new damage colours and a new black with silver flash. …

Is it just me or does time seem to be flying by? We were only recently celebrating bringing in the new year and, in the blink of an eye, it’s May already. A few more casts and I’m sure the jolly old fat man will be burning that sleigh around the corner. It’s a timely reminder that, with the year …

Hi everyone, as we’re heading into cooler weather, this month I’m going to talk about some great new lures. First though, let’s look at the latest local fishing happenings. It was definitely one of the hottest and wettest summers in southeast Queensland memory. This has continued into autumn and has resulted in the waterways staying quite muddy.   It has …

We are gearing up for another great year of King of the Pin in 2024, with over $100,000 worth of prizes to be won! Tickets are on sale now for this year’s event, held from May 31 to June 2. The adult major prize is a 4.2m wrapped Quintrex Renegade tinnie with a 50hp Mercury on a trailer and the …

A jerkbait profile with a difference, the Z-Man 4” Finesse ShadZ is loaded with strike triggers, including a narrow minnow profile body, micro ribbed back and long worm-like tail. Being 10X Tough ElaZtech, which is naturally buoyant, super-soft and flexible, the tail dances with the slightest movement imparted by the angler or water movement, attracting fish and triggering strikes. In …

Welcome to this week’s Sunshine Coast Fishing Report. The past week has seen some good fishing days, with the odd shower about. Unfortunately, it looks like showers will set in from today until early next week, so it’s going to be another wet weekend on the water. There’s been some local media coverage and concern in local Facebook fishing groups …

An Anzac Day flick around Lake Tinaroo paid off in spades for a 17-year-old Atherton Tablelands fisho in the second edition of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Fish ‘n SIP$ tagged fishing competition, in partnership with the Freshwater Fishing and Stocking Association of Queensland. Tate Gowan from Tolga southwest of Cairns reeled in a 92cm barramundi on April 25, …

Inshore Fishing The inshore reefs have been producing some very nice fish! The spanish mackerel, school mackerel, mac tuna, snapper and grunter have definitely been the standout fish on the chew. The mackerel have been smashing slowly trolled gar rigged on a set of gang hooks and live baits set under a float while anchored. The snapper and grunter have …

If there was one single fishing related thing I hate seeing, it’s a hook or lure randomly lying on the ground waiting for someone to step on it. Such was the case when my daughter in-law to be Rebekah Ellis walked into our garage recently and trod on a 10/0 treble that had been lying in wait for its victim. …

It’s time to get back-in-black with the 23 TD Black range. Now into its third generation, Daiwa’s TD Black series is its largest range of light tackle rods developed specifically and solely for the Australian market. From chasing King George whiting in the south to swimbaiting for cod and barramundi in the north, the 23 TD Black range has a …