Fish Species Guide

G’day crew, as always, I hope you’ve been well and keeping busy enjoying our beautiful slice of heaven. I know my family and I have been, and we made the most of the good weather throughout the school holidays. Fishing and boating with the kids, going for adventures in the bay, picnics and swimming until they were all wrinkly and …

In an era of high-tech electronics that have revolutionised the world of angling, you could be forgiven for thinking a barrow-load of money is required for success. Young anglers on a tight budget trying to make mortgage payments could be depressed just by looking at the prices of live view sonar units and GPS-linked electric outboard motors. Yet, the most …

Heading into peak boating season, let’s take a closer look at the popular Stacer Outlaw model range, a staple for Australian anglers and boaters alike. First established in 1971, Stacer has become one of Australia’s most trusted aluminium boat brands, known for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship. The Outlaw remains one of the brand’s most sought-after models, offering a versatile …

It’s been and gone once again and I’m pleased to report that the Humminbird Fitzroy Barra Bash, brought to you by the Frenchville Sports Club, was a huge success. This year’s event managed to break a few records. The first was how quickly the event sold out once tickets were available to the general public. Everyone who participated in the …

Sustainable fishing charity OzFish Unlimited and social enterprise Reflections Holidays are pleased to launch the Reflections Sustainable Fishing Series, a series of angling competitions held in NSW’s premier fishing destinations across three weekends in 2024 and 2025. With a wide variety of fishing categories, a $25,000 prize pool per event, family friendly entertainment and plenty of activities, keen anglers are …

For me, getting back to basics when river fishing never gets old or boring. There’s something about the old-school way of anchoring and casting out bait. Maybe it’s the tranquility or the ease of it – either way it’s hard to beat for effectiveness and enjoyment. We are fortunate that the Nerang River regularly produces good numbers of sand whiting …

My family and I are extremely fortunate to spend so much time on K’gari and never take our trips to paradise for granted. As is normally the case, our September school holidays were spent on the northern part of the island at Orchid Beach, passing our days at the beach near Waddy Point, K’gari. My eldest two children Rose and …

What a cracker month it has been, with so many different species caught in Moreton Bay! Snapper were readily caught in the bay area, with a few personal bests ticked off the bucket list. A cracker that Dan landed came in at slightly over 8kg. It’s one to be proud of, well done Dan – I think it was a …

In early 2023, NSW DPIRD Fisheries Officers from the Sydney South district and the Greater Metropolitan Mobile Squad, acting on a tip-off from a member of the public via the Fishers Watch Hotline, uncovered a significant illegal operation at a residential property in Cabramatta. The officers discovered 8,716 cockles, weighing 492kg in the backyard of the residence. After investigations, these …

I am a big believer in many of the old fishing sayings, such as ‘find the bait, find the fish’, ‘match the hatch’ and ‘think like a fish’ and, when the bite has been tough, it’s reflecting on these sayings and what I can take from them that has turned my sessions around. In this article I wanted to reference …