Fish Species Guide

Nine fishers saved after six days adrift at sea

nine fishers adrift for six days

The Cape Fourcroy crew resupplied the vessel with food, water and fuel and they were able to proceed back to PNG under their own steam. Commander MBC, Rear Admiral Peter Laver, praised the work of the Cape Fourcroy crew on board. “While our focus in the Torres Strait is protecting Australia’s waters from maritime security threats, the presence of the dedicated crews on our …

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Trolling for mangrove jack

trolling for mangrove jack estuaries

Keeping the outfit light, I couple the rod to a low-profile Daiwa Zillion baitcaster reel spooled with 30lb Schneider braid. The braid ties neatly to 40lb Schneider Crystal Clear fluorocarbon, which is extremely abrasion resistant. You will not be afraid to put some hurt on a jack with this outfit. A good skipper will always improve your chances of landing …

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Shimano Tiagra Ultra rods

shimano tiagra ultra rods

GAME fishers are a discerning bunch who recognise that the equipment they use needs to be up to the challenge of prolonged fights with exceptionally large fish that generally have lots of stamina. This is why the new Shimano Tiagra Ultra series is proving so popular, especially with increasing numbers of bluewater anglers using braided line such as Power Pro …

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SeaTrail delivers terrific boat trailers

seatrail boat trailers brisbane

Something I noticed about these trailers is they are constructed with quite a thick-gauge C-channel of about 6mm (though don’t quote me on that). Overall the trailer is heavier than a standard box-section trailer, which I’ve found has made it ride particularly well when towing my 6m boat at speed. This has definitely opened up longer trips than I probably …

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New Bone Dash 90S search bait

wilson bone dash 90s search bait

EVER wondered what lure is the ultimate search bait? Introducing the Bone Dash 90S, a dual-function sinking pencil and vibe! It is the first lure produced by Bone Lim. The 33g, 90mm Bone Dash 90 flutters on the fall and slides on the retrieve, giving the angler options like never before. By attaching the line to the front eyelet, the …

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Hazelwood Pondage reopens for Victorian barra fishing opportunities

victorian barra fishing barramundi farm

A NEW section of Hazelwood Pondage officially opened for Victorian barra fishing action on Thursday, February 1. Gippsland Water has permitted access to a 500m stretch of land, which runs alongside the pondage channel where the majority of barramundi now reside. Some of these trophy fish are longer than a metre and they’re now easier to target than ever before! Note that …

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Inshore fishing the best bet on Gold Coast

inshore fishing gold coast option

It was nice to see the weather was pretty good over the long weekend on the Gold Coast before the South Easterly winds moved in for the start of the week. A big swell offshore has made inshore fishing in the Broadwater, Jumpinpin and rivers the best option for chasing a feed. Prawns were fairly thick leading up to and …

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Barra fishers delight in open season around Bundaberg

barra fishers bundaberg

By now, everyone should have recovered from the Australia Day celebrations and are either back at school or work for another big year. The good news for all the barra fishers is the barra season opened up again at midday on the 1st of February for all of the rivers around the Bundaberg area. With the full moon on Wednesday …

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Anglers celebrate good fishing on Sunshine Coast

anglers good success sunshine coast

On the Noosa River, the bread and butter species have been keeping anglers busy, good numbers of bream, whiting and flathead have been on the bite around the river mouth and frying pan area. Using live worms and yabbies have been getting some good results, if you haven’t got a yabby pump give peeled prawns a go. The flatties have …

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Australia and Vietnam stamping out illegal fishing

australia vietnam stamping out illegal fishing

THE Australian Fisheries Management Authority has completed a joint public information campaign with the Vietnamese Ministry for Agriculture and Rural Development and the Vietnamese Directorate of Fisheries in Vietnam, as part of efforts to combat illegal foreign fishing in our oceans. Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Anne Ruston said over 200 Vietnamese fishers and government officials attended the …

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