Fish Species Guide

Also abnormal for that season was the number of big, often unstoppable snapper encountered. I believe the abundance of bait and nutrients exiting the river systems, coupled with the significantly reduced fishing pressure (during and straight after the floods), was the primary reason for those fish being there. With that theory in mind, it’s important to pinpoint the areas of …

THE smallest in the Yellowfin range, the Quintrex 5800 is capable of serious offshore fishing while offering practicality and a lower price point. The Yellowfin models are built strong for ultimate protection from the elements, with the 5800 featuring 5mm plate bottom sheets, 5mm transom material and 4mm side sheets. Don’t be fooled by the smaller model, as construction-wise the …

YAMAHA Motor Australia is excited to announce the release of the highly anticipated four-stroke 25hp outboard engine, the all-new lightweight F25 EFI. This fantastic addition to Yamaha’s four-stroke line-up continues Yamaha’s proud tradition of producing exceptional small motors designed for durability, reliability and above all else, enjoyable time on the water. The new F25 is about 25 percent lighter and …

BEACHGOERS are encouraged to be SharkSmart, with a multi-faceted campaign under way together with the NSW Government’s $16 million Shark Management Strategy to reduce the risk of shark attacks this summer. NSW Department of Primary Industries deputy director General Fisheries Dr Geoff Allan said the SharkSmart campaign provides useful tips to minimise the risk of being in waters where sharks …

The AMM 7000 Tournament is an absolute work of art and if it wasn’t for time constraints I would have spent the whole day and more soaking up the excellence of this rig. Of course, all this quality (the best I’ve ever seen) and customisation doesn’t come particularly cheap and you’ve got to pay to play, but for the boat …

THE Moncross tackle box range includes compact, application-specific trays constructed from materials that do not react with Z-Man 10X Tough plastics, along with Walker Boxes, Deeper Boxes, Allround Boxes and a range of double-sided boxes, offering anglers greater flexibility in tackle management. The range of Megabox Multi Minnow Boxes from Moncross are double-sided and allow you to secure your hard-bodied …

Our biggest barra went 98cm and it was boated on a Lox Gen2 Baitcaster, 60lb braid and 80lb leader. We fished mainly in the early morning until about 11am, then we’d go back to camp to eat and sleep before getting back on the water at 5pm. It was hard work casting thousands of times into the one snag but …

ANGLER requests have led to the addition of three flavours in the Pro-Cure Super Gel scent range. Pro-Cure Super Gel combines the best of laboratory science including powerful amino acids, bite stimulants and UV enhancement with real ground bait in a super-sticky formula that stays on lures and baits longer. Aniseed (0515) is made with a combination of five baitfish …

INTRODUCING the Samaki Zing Gen II. The extensive range of the Zing Gen II offers something for everyone, from light spinning for whiting and bream to heavy plastic fishing for snapper, casting for cod and working vibes amongst structure for beefy barra. Cutting-edge design and advanced technology are at the heart of the next generation of Samaki Zing. Premium, high-quality …