Fish Species Guide

INTRODUCING the new Berkley PowerBait Gotam Shad. The Gotam Shad’s translucency paired with the inner mylar foil gives it the appearance of a real live baitfish. The firmness has been carefully studied to get the best vibration from the paddle tail, with 3D eyes and micro sparkles completing this fantastic shad. Available in 3” and 4” sizes and eight killer colours, …

THE all-new Samaki V2 Spinners have some serious attitude, and now ranging from 10g to 85g, these spinners hit the bullseye with each cast. Throw the V2 Spinners into a school of baitfish and you’ll be attacked by every predator swimming around. Alternatively, re-rig them with an assist hook and drop them to the depths to attract any aggressive species.  …

WITH over $65,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs, the annual ARB Moreton Island Fishing Classic is a must for anyone who loves fishing, and it’s no secret that last year’s comp was the best yet, so clearly word is getting around! With so much cash and so many prizes to be won, the prize pool is an attractive …

STYLED on the typical deep-bellied baitfish that are so prevalent all over the globe, the Nomad Design Madscad has been designed to be effective in all environments, in a range of sizes for a huge variety of species. This design has been refined over years of testing and many prototypes along the way. Subtle features such as the flattened top …

Some fish have been hooked in 5m of water and deeper throughout the day, however the majority are coming from shallower water. The fish have not yet started to school in big numbers but several smaller schools of fish can be targeted. These schools have usually been found near some sort of structure, whether it’s a log or stump, drop-off …

FISHERS are being reminded that Australian bass will be off-limits throughout Queensland tidal waters when the closed season starts on June 1 until August 31 2017. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol manager Ian Fricke said the closure was in place to protect Australian bass during their breeding cycle. “The annual closure period is vital to protecting this migratory species of …

A BRISBANE recreational fisher with a history of fisheries infringements has been fined $17,000 for crabbing offences on the Logan River. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol acting district manager Mark Saul said fisheries officers intercepted the Stretton man’s vehicle leaving Marks Rd boat ramp at Woongoolba on the Logan River during a targeted operation against illegal crabbing. They found 104 …

So where do you go when the fish leave the basin after all that rain? This is where it gets interesting. After rain periods, bony bream breed, producing more food for the impoundment-dwelling monster barra. A good place to look for these extra baitfish are the rivers at the back of the impoundment around weedy edges and points. Having timber …

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MUSTAD has released a set of pliers that will allow small split rings to be opened easily, while retaining the strength to remove hooks from fish if necessary. The Mustad 5.5” SS Pliers are constructed using German stainless steel to ensure longevity in the field. These pliers feature a micro-sized split ring opener, two split-shot crimping slots (they may also …