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Z-Man 2.5” ST GrubZ

GrubZ

The Z-Man 2.5” ST GrubZ takes the popular GrubZ profile to the next level, with enhanced features that create the ultimate curl tail presentation. The short and stocky body is heavily ribbed to create natural micro vibrations and a softer more natural feel, while also retaining scent more effectively so that the fish locate the lure easier, eat it more …

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Prepping for an off-grid trailer boat adventure

off-grid

For the outdoor, four-wheel-drive and fishing enthusiast, it doesn’t get much better than setting off-grid to an isolated part of the country with a boat in tow. For me, putting in the miles in both the car and boat to escape the crowds and exploring a new area with a group of equally keen friends is what I look forward …

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Pontoon is not a game for gamblers

pontoon

If you are one of the fortunate people to have a boat pontoon at the back of your home, make sure you know where you sit in terms of its maritime liabilities. For example, if your pontoon breaks loose into a river during a storm and tears itself apart as it careers downstream, you will most likely be held liable …

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Small kitchens are the best kitchens

Small kitchens

The Australian dream is a big house with a fancy kitchen styled well enough that you could get famous online by posting cooking TikToks, right? But, given how insanely expensive houses are at the moment, is that really what we want or need? The latest book from Exploring Eden Media dispels the myth that you need a giant kitchen with …

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Z-Man 2.5” PrawnZ

PrawnZ

Everything eats a prawn and the Z-Man 2.5” PrawnZ is a lifelike bite-size prawn profile that will appeal to a wide variety of species in fresh and salt. The body design allows the angler to create a natural prawn flick and glide, while thin legs and antennae quiver with the slightest movement for added realism. Increased bulk in the body …

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Tim Tam, coconut and coffee balls

With Christmas around the corner, learn how to make these tasty Tim Tam, coconut and coffee balls. Ingredients 2 x 200g packets Tim Tam 30g chocolate-coated coffee beans 2 tbsp desiccated coconut 180g block baking chocolate white, chopped 395g can sweetened condensed milk Extra 1 cup desiccated coconut 30 wooden skewers Method Place chocolate coated coffee beans into a food …

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Solid jacks, flatties and reefies

Tin Can Bay

G’day crew, I trust you’ve all been well and have been out and about enjoying our local waterways, if you’ve been lucky enough to visit Tin Can Bay recently. Over the past few weeks, the area has been pumping, with plenty of new faces walking through the door together with some repeat customers. We love seeing families coming back year …

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Daiwa 22 Presso

Daiwa Presso

The Presso family welcomes a new member, with the release of the 22 Presso rod series. An iconic range for many years and a leader in trout rod design and performance, the 22 range delivers anglers a technique-specific rod series suited to targeting trout in small creeks and lakes throughout Australia. 22 Presso couples Daiwa’s X45 and HVF Nanoplus blank …

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Monduran Dam barra

monduran

Now that we’re heading into the warmest months of the year, big crowds of people have descended on Lake Monduran. As with most forms of fishing, any pressure on a system can make the fish tight-lipped and force them to move away from their chosen areas. It is a well-known fact that sound travels over four times faster in water …

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Hinchinbrook annual trip

Hinchinbrook

Each year, I plan a trip to fish the Hinchinbrook Channel. My father lives in Townsville, so it’s an easy flight and then an hour and a half drive north. We always base ourselves at the southern end at Lucinda. Lucinda is a perfect place to stay and explore the area. There are plenty of creeks close to the ramp …

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