Fish Species Guide

Interestingly, the second-furthest recorded swim north by a tagged South Australian kingfish was also originally captured aboard Like a Boss – AGFC president Paul Williams released it at Port Augusta on October 21, 2013 and it was recaptured and re-released about 387 days later off Coffs Harbour, NSW. As a club, we have tagged several hundred kingfish in the past …

But we were more than satisfied with the catch and cardiovascular workout and know the fishing will be even better when we get a few cold snaps and the water temperature cools a bit more.

One of the things every angler needs is the drive of positive thought. Most anglers I know who constantly catch quality fish always go out with the best attitude. To find out about all the hot fishing spots on Lake Monduran, make sure you pop in on the way through and see us at Foxies Barra Havoc, on the highway at Gin Gin. In …

THE Wilson Tackle Back Pack contains two large tackle trays that can have up to 24 compartments per tray measuring 35.5cm x 22cm x 5cm. The back pack itself is loaded with features to make this back pack a great accessory for anglers walking the banks while fishing. Apart from the tackle tray, the pack has padded shoulder straps for comfort …

ONE of the pitfalls of modern motoring is failing to properly maintain your vehicle. Performing thorough preventative maintenance becomes particularly important before making the long trips often required to reach many incredible fishing and camping destinations. When it comes to thorough mechanical workmanship and service, you know you can trust the team at Capalaba Service Centre. With decades of experience …

RESEARCH by NSW Department of Primary Industries Fisheries is revealing some very interesting insights into the life cycle of tailor, a hugely popular saltwater sportfish common along the NSW coast. Up until now, it’s been assumed that Queensland’s Fraser Island is the east coast tailor spawning area. However, studies by scientists from the DPI’s Research Angler Program suggest that tailor …

On Wednesday it was still blowing, so they decided to try something different – chase squid at the mouth of Carlo Creek. Not saying it was breezy or anything, but the parachute had to be deployed just to slow the drift enough for the poor squid to get a look at the jigs. Just when the anglers thought it couldn’t get any …

A 50m-long fishing net set illegally in the Mary River at Tiaro posed a serious threat to the river’s endangered fish and turtle species. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district manager Greg Bowness said the net was set across a freshwater section of the Mary River. “The net had the potential to impact on the critical habitat of the river’s …

SOMETHING fishy is happening at the Gooseponds in North Mackay. Council is about to commence work on a project aimed at improving fish passage between the Gooseponds and the region’s estuaries. Cr Fran Fordham said two fishways at the Gooseponds would be the focus of remediation works. “Council will be undertaking significant rehabilitation works to the vertical slot fishway upstream of …

Marine radios on the other hand are designed to withstand the harsh marine environment, able to hear all communications from all other vessels in range and can be used to contact another vessel without knowing its phone number.  Limited coast stations also broadcast weather updates and navigation hazards on marine radio.  It is advisable to monitor the emergency channel on …