Fish Species Guide

FOLLOWING on from the popularity of the Z-Man 2.5” Slim SwimZ and driven by angler requests, Tackle Tactics has now released a 3” version of this deadly little paddle tail plastic. This realistic baitfish profile is constructed from 10X Tough ElaZtech, allowing you to catch more fish per plastic. The super-soft, flexible and realistic feel of the ElaZtech combined with …

DOMETIC, the world leader in portable cooling, has launched the CFX75DZW portable fridge/freezer; an evolution of its predecessors that is designed for excellent cooling performance in the harshest Australian conditions. The Waeco CFX range of portable refrigerators revolutionised mobile living for campers and the CFX75DZW further enhances the experience. The latest WiFi technology has been included in CFX75DZW units, allowing …

MUSTAD has released a new series of storage and travel bags for the new season. Attractively finished in a graphite grey with blue trim, the Mustad bags include four dry bags that are classically styled, a 30-litre dry backpack and a range of larger travel bags that are also highly water resistant. Constructed from waterproof PVC, all zippers and clips …

EQUIPPED for an adventure that veers you down the ‘road less travelled’ or takes you ‘off the beaten track’? There are some essentials to have with you and your vehicle, and the new Rhino-Rack spade is one such item. When you’re off-roading, overlanding or adventuring with mates, the quality of your tools is one of the most important considerations. Quality …

OSPREY is proud to announce the new Transporter duffel series. Designed to be your rugged go-to carry-all for any situation from kayaking to climbing and even your next gym session, these bags are ultra-durable workhorses that are engineered to carry any load, no matter how heavy. Design details include dual-sided TPU coating inside and out, burly hardware, stiffened main body …

TAKING in the revolutionary design features of the original Flat Shad, the Flat Shad Pro comes with a series of innovations to make the lure even more amazing. At the heart of the new Flat Shad Pro is a softer TPE material. This softer material allows the lure to swim at slower speeds, enables lighter weight jig heads to be …

We have definitely had more than our fair share of rain and wind on the Gold Coast lately. It’s good for the system and fishing in the long run but hard for finding a window to go fishing unless you’re keen to brave the conditions. We’ve had a few boats anchored in Tiger Mullet this week out of the wind, …

Over the past week there have been quality fish landed in the Noosa River thanks to the wet weather, with the area around the Tewantin stretch and Noosa Harbour a favourite for jack anglers. A lot of anglers have preferred to use live baits like herring, poddy mullet or live prawns. Using a snelled 2/0 hook setup for the bait …

Finishing second in the Pro division was last year’s champion Mitchell Cone with a six-out-of-six bag totalling 6.26kg. Mitchell earned himself a $1000 Atomic cheque, $1000 Frogleys Offshore voucher, Garmin VIRB camera, Tonic Eyewear, $590 Atomic entry credits voucher and the Atomic Championship second-place trophy. Mitchell gave it his all and really stepped up in this big event, proving how …