Fish Species Guide

Fishing for dusky flathead

HELLO sunshine!  Thankfully, we’ve had more decent weather recently and less rain. But we still needed to contend with some difficulties. Flathead Luckily, the inshore fishing has been steady. Dusky flathead on the southern coast of Queensland have been fairly good, and around Hervey Bay was no exception. Out wider it’s business as usual with trevally, snapper and by-catch tuna. …

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Techniques for tackling tailor

WE are starting to get deep into this very unsettled year. tailor A fair bit more rain is forecast over the next three months but at present things have been OK. On the fishing front, it has been quite good, especially in the estuaries and on the beach. The Tweed River has had a great run of tailor, the best …

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AFTA 2022 – Best Line Winner’s

YGK X-Braid Upgrade X8 Pentagram TYING for the win at the recent AFTA Awards, Upgrade Pentagram introduces its five-colour concept. Upgrade X8 consists of advanced fibres braided with Japan’s latest technology to offer a premium braid. YGK WX braiding technology is woven to offer the least stretch and tightest line body. Employing the most advanced filament, Ultra 2 PE, to …

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Tips to master mulloway

If the past couple of weeks are anything to go by, another amazing month of fishing is upon us. Mulloway Though snapper and pearl perch were off limits during the closure, many of us found alternatives with some outstanding results. I made a last-minute phone call to a couple of great people who run the Facebook page Fishing for Mental …

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Yeti Hopper Backpack M20

AFTA 2022 – Best outdoor and camping product. THE Yeti Hopper M20 Backpack Soft Cooler allows you to put the day on your back – literally. This hands-free cooler comfortably straps on like a backpack to keep you mobile, while a strip of ultra-strong magnets keeps the cold locked in. The new MagShield access opens wide so you can easily …

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AFTA 2022 – Best soft lure winner’s

Berkley Shimma Shrimp Weedless Lure   TYING for the best line win at the recent AFTA Awards, you asked for it and the team at Berkley has delivered… the all new Shimma Shrimp Weedless. Available in three sizes – 100, 120 and 150mm to suit a wide variety of target species and it is perfect for fishing in snaggy environments. …

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Comprehensive cod research results

IT’S that time of the year again – over the next three months it will be breeding time for our icon the Murray cod, trout cod, Mary River cod and the Clarence River cod. This time, a lot swings in the balance as the rain season could be upon us before we know it. To remind everyone – it’s breeding …

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Tips from Move Boat Trailers

AS part of the brand’s newly released Trailer Tips series, Move Boat Trailers looks to simplify common trailering practices and provide an informative means of education to inspire more people to experience the boating lifestyle. Traversing the great Australian roads with a boat in tow is one of the most thrilling outlets for adventure and now, with Move’s newly released …

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Stacer defines the ultimate Crossfire boat

Stacer

ESTABLISHED in 2016, the Stacer Crossfire is heralded as the first of its kind in aluminium boating, offering the Australian community a revolutionary hybrid product, meeting the needs of families and avid fishos alike. Heralded as one of the most revolutionary boats on the Australian market, the Crossfire is set to make waves across the country yet again as it …

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2022 Fitzroy River Barra Bash

Barra Bash

THE 2022 Fitzroy River Barra Bash, one of Australia’s richest barramundi fishing tournaments, is now open for registrations, with the tournament kicking off October 16-19, 2022. Anglers from around the country will compete across three days for their share of over $80,000 in guaranteed cash, prizes and giveaways on offer.     Frenchville Sports Club is proud to host this …

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