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Daiwa’s growing stable of electric reels welcomes a selection of new rods for 2023, with the Dendoh rod line-up expanding on the arrival of the 22 Seapower, 22 Tanacom Z and 22 Tanacom X. The 22 Seapower is the premium offering of the three new releases and features a Glatech/X45X blank, Fuji silicon carbide guides, heavy duty Alps swivel tip …

Our initial plans for the mini lap trip were to head to South Australia and follow the coastline west. However, as we had no fixed bookings apart from Lucky Bay near Esperance and around Ningaloo and Exmouth, we had the ability to change tack on the fly. As we soon found out, there was also a downside to not booking …

The Squidtrex uses patent-pending technology to combine a soft vibration lure into a squid-shaped body to produce a unique action designed to trigger bites. It can be jigged vertically, cast or even trolled. The soft TPE construction allows strength and durability matched with realistic movement of the tentacles, which waft and wiggle in the water to entice bites when sinking …

Easter is a time to overindulge in chocolate, to have a great time outside with family and friends, and to lose tackle… that’s right, go fishing! Our waterways have seen some incredible changes over the past 12 months. After the flooding last year, we had so much debris wash into the creeks and rivers, it fed the system with much …

Following a year’s absence from my local fishing hole Lake Wivenhoe, a day off work thanks to a public holiday prompted a day on the water in the boat, mainly to give the neglected vessel a run. Great friend and regular hunting companion Michael Sunner accepted the invitation for an early start to run a few lures around to see …

The E695HT is the most advanced Cruise Craft built to date. This versatile and reliable vessel is designed to provide the ultimate fishing experience for anglers of all levels, styles and techniques.   The spacious deck provides ample room for fishing, while the comfortable seating and large cabin area make for a convenient, spacious and relaxed angling or spectating environment. …

Platypus Hard Armour Game Leader is available in convenient 50m hanks and 100m lure bag packs, including a re-usable lure bag. Available in both Clear and Ice Blue colours, Hard Armour Game Leader has been formulated to offer anglers extreme abrasion resistance, controlled stretch and outstanding knot and crimp strength. Proudly made in Australia by Platypus – with over 120 …

Melissa has shared her simple but tasty pan fried fish recipe, in a yummy lime and garlic butter sauce. Ingredients – fish 2 x 150g fish fillets, skinless 2-3 tbsp salted butter 1 tbsp sesame oil Salt and pepper Ingredients – lime and garlic butter sauce 1 tbsp crushed garlic, fresh 1 shallot finely sliced 2 tbsp salted butter, cut …

The easiest and safest way to iki jime your catch! The IkiPik features a super-sharp stainless-steel spike with protective cover mounted in a highly visible robust BPA plastic grip handle, with built-in bottle opener and lanyard attachment! The IkiPik is a highly visible, safe and easy to use iki jime device that penetrates easily through the fish to ensure a …

Teemburra Dam has been stocked with 37,000 barramundi fingerlings! Significant rain caused the dam to spill over and barramundi tragically fell victim to the spillway. Money from the Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme (SIPS) has secured Mackay Area Fish Stocking Association Inc. (MAFSA) 16,500 barramundi and Bass, Barra & Barcoo donated another 20,500 fingerlings towards the release.   Queensland Boating and …