Fish Species Guide

Your gear will cop a lot and I’ve had endless trouble with my Daiwa Tatula baitcast reel. My usual kayak partner in crime, Brad, has also had the same issues. When chasing jacks, 20-25lb braid will be sufficient, coupled with a 1.5m, 40lb leader. While on leaders, there has been a lot of talk lately about the FG knot and …

With the perfect spring weather we experienced over last weekend, anglers were out in force. Some good-quality flathead continue to entertain anglers in the lower reaches of the Noosa system as well as Lake Doonella. Bouncing soft plastics along the bottom or trolling the contours in two or three metres of water on the run out tide has seen some …

With this warm weather we have had the mangrove jacks on the chew.  Most of the jacks have come out of the deeper holes and off the rock bars.  Soft vibes and Z-Man soft plastics have been doing the damage on the jacks. While targeting jacks, there is a possibility of catching a barra, so please be aware that there …

Over the next month or so, as the transition period continues, you really have to hedge your bets as to what to target and maybe even change plans once you are out on the water because you can connect to anything from a snapper to a marlin, all on the same spot. The highlight over the past month was feeding …

Available in 150m and 300m spools, Zerek Hy-Braid is a truly unique braided offering unlike anything else on the market. For more information, visit www.wilsonfishing.com.au

The annual barramundi closed season along Queensland’s East coast will be effective from midday on 1 November 2016 through to midday on 1 February 2017. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district officer Tony Loader said the closed season applies to all commercial and recreational fishers. “Fisheries officers will be stepping up surveillance during the barramundi closed season to protect this …

SEEING a need to protect the blanks and guides of rods from lure damage in transit, Wilson Fishing has developed the Wilson Lure Wrap. The Lure Wrap encloses the lure and the rod, stopping the lure from banging around while you are under way. The damage that can be caused to a rod blank, the bindings and guides can be …

Simply add rattle balls to increase attraction, glow sticks for extra luminosity or weights to increase casting distance. Popper As a popper, HYDROX3’s tough polycarbonate body can be rigged with heavy mono or wire. Simply attach hooks and weight to achieve the ideal cast and popping action. Teaser As a teaser, the HYDROX3 can be rigged in a number of …

DIGITAL Snapper’s fast, sleek, chromed-up, metallic appearance means business on the new Samaki fishing shirt. Chasing down the Samaki Boom Bait Rattle Snake, the snapper is aggressive and determined, never taking its eye off the prize. With a white carbon fibre chest detail blended into the deeper darker carbon as it weaves and wraps around the body, the Digital Snapper …