Fish Species Guide

THE National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo is returning to the Brisbane Showgrounds in 2017, scheduled for March 31-April 2, featuring thousands of fishing, boating, camping, 4×4 and outdoors products from the industry’s leading retailers. The show returns following successful events in both Brisbane and Melbourne in 2016. Already included in the exhibitor line-up are big names such …

They are out there. Once again we would like to thank our major sponsors Dream Kayaks, BCF Oxenford, JML Anglers Alliance, Weapons Custom Rods, Marquee Events and 2DEEP.We would also like to thank our other sponsors for their contributions – Burleigh Brewing Co, Mick Molnar Marine Art, Bush ‘n Beach Fishing magazine and Coomera Watersports Club. A big thanks to …

Hi Everyone, well it’s that time of year again “Christmas” I hope everyone is looking forward to a relaxing break, we have all our Houseboats heading out on the water to celebrate with family and friends.  I would like to thank everyone for contributing to the Fishing Report with info and great photos during the year.  Hope Santa brings you …

Well, Christmas is almost here and by now Santa should have all his gifts wrapped and ready for his annual trip around Australia this year. At this stage, for the Bundaberg area, the weatherman is predicting light to moderate south-easterlies with a chance of a few showers over the Christmas break. It was excellent to see anglers made the most …

Stocked only with Operation World Record genetics, the path to grow the next world-record bass became clearer, as Jalisco combined the best elements of La Perla with an upgraded design and forage plan creating a new and improved big-bass factory. “Gary built and manages the lake, and we stocked it with our Operation World Record fish,” Forshage said. “Under the …

WITH the motor racing season slowing over the holiday period, Aussie racing legend Russell Ingall is looking forward to spending quality time in his newly renovated Riviera M400. Powered by a pair of Mercury Diesel TDI 370hp engines with Bravo 3 drives, and controlled via Mercury’s Joystick Piloting system, the boat has been a special project for Gold Coast local …

THE festive season is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, sustainably harvested and locally caught seafood. After another fantastic year for Commonwealth fisheries, Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Anne Ruston is encouraging Australians to remember sustainable, local seafood when planning the Christmas menu this year. “The warmer weather is perfect for enjoying just one of the many seafood …

BIGFISH Gear Fish Headz are multifunctional headwear for your head, ears and neck that can be used for protection from the sun, wind and rain, all while keeping you cool. Bigfish Gear specifically wanted a garment that was light, cool and comfortable to wear with good UPF protection, hence Fish Headz are made from lightweight, stretchy polyester that makes them …

BIOSECURITY Queensland has completed destruction activities in all production ponds on all the white spot disease infected premises in the Logan River area. In accordance with the nationally agreed emergency animal disease response plan, all ponds on infected premises must be destocked. The priority is to protect the immediate environment and the broader industry from any potential source of infection …