Fishing Articles

From Newcastle to Noosa and Tewantin to the Torres Strait, Bush ‘n Beach Fishing magazine has got you covered with fishing articles from Australia’s most experienced anglers. Whether you’re into flathead, whiting, snapper, mackerel, bream, tuna, Murray cod, barramundi or bass fishing, there are fishing articles here to suit your interests. If you have an idea for a fishing article, email Bush ‘n Beach subeditor Dan at editorial@bnbfishing.com.au  l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l

Moreton Bay fishing magic

Moreton Bay

IT didn’t matter what report you looked at, snapper catches were prolific in June and July this year, prior to the closure. Moreton Bay And it didn’t matter if you were land-based, on a kayak or kicking back in style – quality snapper were being landed left, right and centre! Guy nailed a very nice 57cm snapper when fishing in …

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Key factors to focus on for freshwater workshops

Freshwater workshops

As the saying goes, “To be forewarned is to be forearmed,” and this will be the case at this gathering of like-minded anglers and fish stockers. Freshwater workshops There are many points to be dragged through the coals, which will also include ‘actions’ and ‘results’. Freshwater biologists – ‘a total lack of’ Research into the results of fish restocking on …

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Chilling out at Cape York

Cape York

Chilling without the chill! Cape York That describes winter on Cape York well. Comfortable balmy weather, occasionally a bit windy, but still warm enough to go for a swim in the crocodile-free spots, such as Twin and Fruit Bat falls at the top of the Jardine River National Park. Locals start reaching for their jumpers here once the minimum temperature …

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Taming tropical pelagics

Tropical pelagics

My greatest disappointment from the swing to the Greens is that my hopes global warming would bring an end to frosty winters in southern Queensland are dashed… Tropical pelagics Yes, I’m being satirical. Well, if winter won’t leave southern Queensland, then I guess we cryophobes must. (Cryophobia is an abnormal and persistent fear of cold, including cold weather and cold …

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Winter species kick in to action on coast

Winter species

With consistent rain smashing the east coast, it certainly felt as though winter arrived early. Winter species Offshore fishable days could be counted on one hand, leaving many anglers to fish other locations or do some much needed boat and trailer maintenance. On the plus side, winter is renowned for light westerly wind and the end of May in to …

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Alvey closes after 102 years

Iconic Australian brand Alvey Reels will close after more than 102 years in business creating its signature fishing reels. Announcing the shutdown in emails to shoppers and on social media, the company said “drastic cost increases” in raw materials as well as global supply chain issues were proving to be too expensive to remain in business. Alvey will cease production …

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Inshore reefs on fire after flooding

Winter is well and truly here and the westerly wind has arrived. Inshore reefs It’s nice to finally see what might be called a ‘normal’ weather pattern, for now at least. I was so sick of the rain that I headed out west and guess what… it rained out there too. At present, the north coast is experiencing a great …

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Illegal fishing at Cape Byron

NSW Fisheries officers are pleading with fishos to do the right thing at the Cape Byron MP Bream Hole. Every year officers at Cape Byron Marine Park (CBMP) receive numerous reports of alleged illegal fishing activity taking place within the small area that is declared ‘Sanctuary Zone’ at Lennox Head – also known as the Bream Hole. The CBMP is …

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Gearing up for Gold Coast snapper

G’day fishos, July already! Gold Coast snapper We have had a very challenging first half to the year but we’ve managed to pull through, bringing us into the middle of winter with favourable conditions over the past few weeks. Hopefully, we can follow suit and have a cracker season on our colder water species. With the Gold Coast’s offshore fishing, …

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Tips for targeting tailor and tuna

Tips for targeting

Hi everyone, after receiving a staggering 4000mm of rain over summer and autumn at upper Springbrook on the Gold Coast, we have never felt more excited about the cold dry weather of winter. Tips for targeting Though the La Niña weather pattern is forecast to continue through winter and beyond, inland trough systems with associated westerly wind will produce drier …

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