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Each year the condition of the Gibb River Road is mostly unknown. Factors such as rain and traffic impact the road dramatically. Generally, it is better to hit the Gibb either early in the season or when it has reopened after the wet, as it will have been recently graded. Though it should still be attacked with caution. We passed …

Hi everyone, we are in the busiest month of the year for our estuary fishing charters and, if the weather is kind, we will be out fishing nearly every day. January is usually hot and wet, peak time for chasing big summer whiting. The great thing about the Gold Coast, and particularly around Surfers Paradise, is the large and diverse …

For over 20 years, Pelagic has provided dedicated waterpeople with the best technical apparel, premium polarised optics and ocean-inspired gear. Founded in 2002 off the coast of southern California, Pelagic was inspired by a love for the offshore lifestyle and the need for products that professionals could rely on. Pelagic has used years of feedback from top captains and mates …

How good is the feeling of knocking off for some holiday time. The upside is often more opportunities to fish, while the downside is that this fishing time is frequently shared with more people. In this article, I wanted to share some tips for getting the most out of fishing the holiday period, escaping the crowds and catching more fish …

Well, 2024 seemed a bit shy. Moreton Bay It stuck its head in the door and before we knew it, boom, it was gone! So, the kids have been home for a few weeks now, they have done everything, been everywhere and they are looking for more ways to get under your feet. So, take them fishing and give yourself …

Well, here we are in January and the pelagic species have been firing on the local reefs. With spotted mackerel coming down in big numbers, the larger models are always the first to show up. And with the average-sized spotty being above 80cm in length, any fisho would be over the moon. With a solid week of southerly wind and …

Well, summer is definitely here, and things have heated up dramatically, with consistently warmer temperatures. And of course, the water temperature has warmed up as well. weather So, with this, I have noticed that fishing the flats and shallows has not been producing at all. What this means to me is, the fish that would usually inhabit these areas have …

Another year has flown by and what a great year it was for fishing in southeast Queensland. We had such a good winter and spring was also excellent, with plenty of flathead, jewfish and mangrove jack showing up in all of the systems around Brisbane. The waterways were very busy during December, with school holidays and plenty of travellers from …

Maritime Safety Queensland has issued a critical reminder to masters of recreational boats about the dangers of breaching collision regulations in busy shipping lanes, following the prosecution of a catamaran skipper in the Sandgate Magistrates Court. The skipper of the 15m sailing catamaran Sensation was fined $6000 for causing a near miss with a 146m chemical tanker Fairchem Restio in …

The BYD Shark 6 has arrived, bringing a fresh electrified twist to the traditional Australian dual-cab utility. This plug-in hybrid ute – abbreviated to PHEV – swaps out the familiar diesel engine for a petrol-electric powertrain that aims to run more like an electric vehicle with off-road capabilities, which could make it a serious contender in the four-wheel drive vehicle …