Fish Species Guide

HELLO and welcome to this month’s edition of BNB. While the odd gutter is visible on South Ballina and Angels beaches, the numbers of fish they are producing has been fairly low. Some of the better action has come from Boulders and Seven Mile beaches, with quality dart and bream taking pipis and beach worms during the run-up tide. At this time …

A SUNSHINE Coast crabber has been fined $3900 for five charges including possessing female and undersized mud crab catches, using unmarked crab apparatus and obstructing officers. Queensland Boating and Fishing Patrol district officer Russell Overton said the crabber was approached walking along Kawana Way carrying a bucket. “As the officers approached, the crabber threw the bucket into nearby mangroves,” Mr Overton …

With some sensational weather over the weekend anglers were out in force, Whiting were in good numbers along the Gympie Terrace with the best bit first thing in the morning. The Frying Pan and munna point areas also saw quality fish. Prawns, blood and beach worms were highly successful baits taking some 42cm+ models. Surface lures in the early morning …

It gives you the most beautiful views of the beach to the north and south as well as regular offshore displays from whales and often sharks, dolphins, turtles and pelagics close to the rocks. Please take care though and stay back from the edge because there is no fence. We also did a couple of trips to Eli Creek, which is …

If they show up something that close to the car, I’m sorry to say but it’s probably too late for whatever it may be. I guess at very low speed they would be handy for picking out kerbs and other obstacles when parking, but I didn’t notice any difference. The Technology Group package meant my Jeep had park assist, which …

With less than 1 percent elongation under load, Ocea EX8 PE line ensures that whatever happens at the lure end is translated to the angler in an instant. The braid is available in spools of 300-400m and line weights of PE 1 to PE 8. Visit www.shimanofish.com.au for more information.

A through wire connecting all tow points is moulded into the lead weight, giving extra security in this vulnerable area. There is no doubt this lure is tough. Working with a strong vibration, the Fish Trap can be cast and retrieved in any depth or trolled for a unique presentation that shallow rock bar and weed bed fish just love. …

EVER since I had first heard about the new Viking Kayaks models being released, I had been fairly keen to get out on the water to see how they fared. When I eventually had the fish at the surface I realised it was a spotty mackerel and I debated how to get it on board with no gaff or lip …

Did someone order summer early? With the next few days tipped to see temperature’s reach the mid 30’s it looks like we are getting a taste of summer a few days early. The forecast for the weekend ahead looks great and what better way to cool off than spend some time on the water. Over the past few weeks the …

At this stage the weather forecast doesn’t look too bad for this weekend. The only problem is that the winds will be from the north, and they can sometimes be unpredictable. So, we will wait and see as the weekend gets closer. On the fresh water scene, the fishing comp held at Cania Dam last weekend was also a success …