Fish Species Guide

IF you put a plan together, sometimes things just work. Steve Kanowski invited US angler Fabian Rodriguez to join him as partner in round two of the Basstasstic X-Factor teams series. Fabian is an elite bass angler in the US and he was coming down under to visit family. But he also wanted to try his hand at targeting Aussie …

FROM superyachts and supercars, to live entertainment and cooking demonstrations, interactive Kids’ Zones and a fishing tournament with a massive prize package, the 2018 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show offers visitors a feast of program options to entertain, inform and excite. So much more than just a boat show, SCIBS 2018 is a fantastic family day out with more than …

MUSTAD has released a range of bucktail jigs designed for everything from fishing fresh water through to the deepest saltwater ledges. Built on the 32824NP-BN 2X strong hook, the Mustad Big Eye Bucktail Jig features two line-tie positions to give the angler options. The nose tie allows the angler to cast and retrieve the jig, mimicking a swimming action. The …

But with technological advances, two-strokes are not necessarily lighter than modern four-strokes. This is highlighted by the range of portable Yamaha four-strokes, which are becoming increasingly lighter and torquier. When run over the scales, the portable Yamaha 9.9hp four-stroke comes in at about 40kg (add an extra kilogram for the long shaft model), while the 15hp weighs a touch over …

THE Shimano Nexave spin reels represent great value for money for an entry-level series, perfect for newcomers and kids who need the right start in fishing. There are five models in this new FE series, from 1000 through to C5000 sizes, with the 3000 HGFE and the 5000 HGFE being of compact body design. The cold forged aluminium spool with …

In 2018, SCIBS will have the best of home-grown and imported watercraft in every category, plus inflatables such as slides and climbing walls.” Launching at SCIBS 2018 is a new breed of boats for kids, known as Starter Craft. Based on the Gold Coast, Starter Craft specialises in the production of locally made, high quality, fibreglass, electric powered boats designed especially for …

Dear all, There has been quite a lot of discussion about possession limits across the recreational fishing network recently and I just wanted to reiterate a few important points (and dispel a few pieces of misinformation that seem to be getting around): NO DECISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE. There continue to be comments that Fisheries Queensland has already decided on what …

Time to toughen up and get yourself out early to make the most of the fantastic conditions we have been experiencing. In the river; flathead have been thick over the last month, with Weyba creek, the Sand bars near the mouth and of course the lakes all producing great fish. Smaller fish bait like small pilchards, white bait and hardy …

The weather has been better than expected on the Gold Coast this week with nice sunny days, lighter winds and some fresh mornings as we continue to transition in the cooler months. Let’s have a look at how our customers went this week. For our Houseboat customers and local fishos, Bream will be a prime target as the weather cools …

There is still plenty to be caught in this system with big numbers of bream getting about.  Most of the bream have been caught by using chicken breast as bait.  There is still plenty of whiting, flathead and sicklefish about on the sand flats, and this should only get better leading into the full moon.  The mid reaches of the …