Fish Species Guide

FISHERS are being reminded that barramundi will be off limits in the Gulf of Carpentaria from midday 7 October 2016 until midday 1 February 2017. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP) acting district manager Tony Loader said the closure was in place to protect barramundi stock during their vulnerable spawning season. “Barramundi typically aggregate in one area to spawn, making …

When the Australian dollar was high, the Australian market was flooded with bow rider imports, literally arriving by the boatload from the US. As the global financial markets have settled, the US imports have slowed to a trickle. But, demand for bow riders continues unabated in Australia. Cruise Craft’s Nathan Nichols said, “We decided the time was right to re-enter …

“The boat went better without me!” For Lee that’s a key point. Active Trim makes everyone a good boat driver. “The fact is most people don’t trim their boats properly,” he said. “Too much or not enough trim makes your boat ride uncomfortable and not as efficient. “Active Trim is going to pay for itself with the money you’ll save in fuel. …

My favourite snags are the ones out in the middle of the river that have washed down in previous floods and become wedged on the bottom. These snags rarely get fished and often hold good schools of jacks, including some really great fish over 50cm. I like to vertically jig these snags. Most of them are in deep water of …

The fish are starting to school up in greater numbers and feeding time brings massive catch rates of big fish. These feeding windows vary from day to day and can last from a couple of minutes to all day. You won’t catch fish if there aren’t any fish near you, so a sounder is a must when searching for these …

We find it is best to chase barramundi in the Great Sandy Strait during September and October and again shortly after the closed season (November 1 to February 1). With the warmer water temperature the barra become far more active and aggressive. Water temps around 25C are often best for chasing barra. Anything lower and they tend to be quite …

THE Wilson Mystique Combos are super-durable combos that include a rod, reel and line. Built for the everyday angler, Wilson Mystique Combos feature a solid glass tip section blended seamlessly into a hollow glass butt section. These two-piece rods are designed to put the fun back into fishing for anglers who are not out there every day. Available in different …

INTRODUCING the brand-new Savwinch Stainless Steel Motor Signature Series. Designed locally and made exclusively for Savwinch, these are 316 stainless steel motors, not just a cover. The Savwinch Stainless motors have 20 percent more power and speed compared to similar brands. Machined to fine tolerances and utilising O-ring seals, the stainless steel motors are completely submersible without the use of sealants …

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THE Zerek Speed Donkey is a name you’ll need to remember. The term comes from this lure’s ability to hold in extremely well at speed and attract big fish, which are sometimes called donkeys. At 140mm long, the Speed Donkey is the perfect baitfish profile for offshore, estuaries and big rivers where mullet and garfish are found. Built exceptionally tough …