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I don’t know why, but I have thrown all different types of hard-bodies and those without rattles seem to work more often. What bait and where to get it? You can’t beat yellowtail yakka and beach worm baits for jewfish. Other baits you can use include mullet, tailor and herring. The big jewfish in the photos were caught on live yakkas and …

Once again the smaller queenfish took little to no interest in my perfectly placed lure, but as I blooped it beyond the frenzy it was engulfed by a queenfish well over a metre in length. I thought to myself, ‘of course, I manage to hook two of the most brutal fish possible on the smallest, weakest popper while trying to catch …

Bassman Spinnerbaits is a family owned and run business, with Glen and Sue putting in many hours a week to keep up with the demand for this great product. Bassman also offers custom-made spinnerbaits and I have seen many fishers order their own colours. I have even called Sue requesting colours I want to try. When I fished the Flathead Classic …

Practise your whistling technique in areas with plenty of foxes because obviously more opportunities means a faster learning curve. Certain times of year will yield better results than others. Springtime is when mature foxes hunt to feed pups, meaning they look for every morsel they can find. Here in southern Queensland, when those pups are out on their own in …

Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Senator Anne Ruston, and South Australian Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Leon Bignell, congratulated the Australian-New Zealand bid team and all involved for this achievement. “Australia is internationally renowned when it comes to its seafood and sustainability. These credentials are backed by world class fisheries science that underpins our management systems,” Minister …

The shirt depicts a mangrove jack lurking in the depths of dark and mysterious mangroves and passing over schools of mullet to inhale the famous Samaki Vibelicious Thumper Tail. The Mangrove Jack Shirt has some dark features but the contrast of the mangrove jack easily offsets it. Samaki long-sleeve polo fishing shirts offer superior UV50+ protection, keeping you protected from …

Create this sensational quick and easy stir-fried prawns and scallops with angel hair pasta masterpiece using the freshest ingredients to whip up a meal. Ingredients 2 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tbsp sweet sherry 1 tbsp sesame oil 1/4 cup vegetable oil 500g scallops without roe 500g medium green prawns, peeled 2 tsp cornflour 4 tbsp oyster sauce 250g dried …

4. Fish along the wall on the slack of the tide for luderick, bream, jacks and jew. It is deep water so don’t be scared to use big baits. 5. Right along the wall near the hospital you’ll find bream, flathead, jew and jacks. The wall is fairly easily traversed, so if fishing with kids it is pretty safe. Fish the slack of …

THE all-new Atomic Vib has been carefully balanced to produce a straight and true action capable of handling multiple retrieve speeds. So finely is it balanced that Atomic has achieved the unthinkable: it displays a tight wobble at high speed and a slow, seductive meander at slower speeds, making it perfect for freshwater anglers who will love the slow action …

SPRINGWOOD Marine is one of the best-known marine dealerships around Brisbane. Now part of the Motosport Group, which specialises in lifestyle products including boats, personal watercraft, motorcycles and caravans, Springwood Marine is able to provide a bigger range at better prices. Boat finance, insurance, extended warranties, mechanical service and repairs, fit-out, accessories and parts are just some of the things …