Fish Species Guide

THE all-new Samaki Torpedo V2 Spinner has serious attitude. Now ranging from 10g to 85g, these spinners hit the bullseye with each cast. Throw them into a school of baitfish and you’ll be attacked by every predator, or alternatively re-rig them with an assist hook and drop them to the depths to attract aggressive bottom dwellers. The elongated bullet design …

THE Evans Head Fishing Classic is at the innovative front of tournament fishing and has been held annually for the past 20 years. This year the Classic will be held from July 8 to 15. Evans Head in the NSW Northern Rivers is an idyllic fishing destination and superb seaside town, and the Evans Head Fishing Classic draws people from all age groups, …

As the squid come in towards the light you can use the squid net to scoop them up quickly.  The dimmer switch comes into play if the squid are staying out of reach of the net.  Once you have attracted the squid to the light, slowly dim the light and the squid will come closer until you can reach them. …

KOASTAL Kayaks is a family owned and operated kayak manufacturer that has been designing and making a great range of kayaks for many years out of its Bundaberg factory. One of Koastal’s best-sellers is the Jackhammer, which is a purpose-built fishing craft that can also be converted to a recreational kayak thanks to new upgrades including the addition of Railblaza …

In the company’s own words, Whitewater Marine is “committed to offering great value boat packages and the best service to keep our customers on the water”. The business is run by dealer principal David White, an outboard technician with over 25 years of industry knowledge and experience. Also running the business is Kim White, who has a background in retail admin, …

IF you want crazy, Samaki has got it. The Samaki Zing Craze brings a new dimension to lightweight rod design with a great sense of fun and some craziness on the side. All rods are 5’8” in length and each model is separated by camouflaged colour grips. The Zing Craze is offered in spin and overhead in a light PE1-2 …

YAMAHA Motor Australia has announced a pricing adjustment on selected four-stroke models from F4 to F130. The announcement of these price decreases is great news for marine consumers in the process of selecting their choice of outboard power for new boat packages or engine repowers. Yamaha’s innovative range of four-stroke outboards is now more affordable than ever. Changes to Yamaha’s production …

If a child hasn’t fished too much before, sitting on a snag and soaking a big live bait is a recipe for disaster. Generally this type of fishing requires patience and perseverance, and is something that kids can work towards. Land-based options abound on the Capricorn Coast and make for great locations to take keen little fishos to wet a …

The photo I saw showed a burly young guy looking like he had just run a marathon, with the hefty fish draped across his body. You could see the angler had put his heart and soul into his visit to Lake Monduran and he was justly rewarded. This fish was only a fingerling shy of the world record. The Monduran …