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AFTA 2022 – Best soft lure winner’s

Berkley Shimma Shrimp Weedless Lure   TYING for the best line win at the recent AFTA Awards, you asked for it and the team at Berkley has delivered… the all new Shimma Shrimp Weedless. Available in three sizes – 100, 120 and 150mm to suit a wide variety of target species and it is perfect for fishing in snaggy environments. …

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Major news for spanish mackerel anglers!

? New arrangements for the east coast Spanish mackerel fishery are set to begin from October 2022. ? These changes have been made following significant consultation and aim to rebuild stocks and provide more controlled access for recreational and commercial fishers. Management changes for east coast Spanish mackerel. The management actions for the east coast Spanish mackerel include the following: …

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Wading for whiting tips

While springtime is associated with flotillas of boats chasing flathead in and around the southern Moreton Bay islands and Broadwater, much less attention is given to chasing fish such as flathead and whiting on foot in spring. Even when it comes to fishing charter operators – with a couple of exceptions such as fellow scribes Clint Ansell and Ross McCubbin …

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AFTA 2022 Trade Show wrap up

AFTA

THE Australian Fishing Tackle Association Trade Show was held on the Gold Coast recently – after two years of cancellations due to Covid – bringing together fishing tackle manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers on Thursday and Friday August 4 and 5, with a trade morning and then public day on the Saturday from 10am to 3pm. AFTA Behind the scenes there …

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Honey Mustard Chicken Casserole

Learn how to make a tasty Honey Mustard Chicken Casserole. Ingredients Pork curry 600g chicken thigh fillets, sliced into 2cm portions 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 tsp dried tarragon leaves 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 1/2 cup plain flour 6 red potatoes, quartered 1 brown onion, halved, sliced 350g orange sweet potato, peeled, …

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Daiwa Infeet 702LRS and Infeet X 2000S-P

AFTA 2022 – Best combo winner Daiwa has long been leading the way for light tackle sport fishing equipment. It began with brands such as Gekkabijin, evolved to SilverWolf and now has come full circle, with the release of the 20 Infeet rod range. Gleaned from years of experience in creating the pinnacle of finesse rod designs in Japan and …

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Flathead questions answered

Well, it’s been another great month of fishing, with fish definitely being on the chew and a little run of reasonable weather. Anybody who reads my articles knows I love catching flathead and this year has so far been an exceptional flatty season. I haven’t seen this many fish and as widespread as they are at the moment for a …

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Win a Quintrex boat and trailer

THE Gold Coast Sportfishing Club in conjunction with Surf Coast Marine, Quintrex and Suzuki Marine is delighted to offer anglers and boaties a chance to win a fantastic Quintrex Renegade Boat and Trailer package. The Renegade range is fast becoming a favourite among keen fishos as a no-fuss fishing machine. Complete with a front and rear casting platform, the mighty …

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Improving catches when it’s tough offshore

Tough offshore

I’VE been speaking to a lot of anglers who have been heading wide from Yeppoon targeting red emperor and large-mouth nannygai, and many of the reports are that the fishing has been quite tough offshore. The first thing I ask most anglers who are struggling is how far they have headed out from the marina and what tactics they used. …

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Stacer sets the standard with 2022 line-up

Stacer

IT’S only up from here – Stacer sets its sights on an exciting future as it releases an updated fleet of boats. Redefining customer expectations with a next-to-none product offering, the brand raises the bar for all Australian boaties. Launching a newly updated fleet of boats, Stacer again showcases why it has fondly become one of Australia’s leading boat brands …

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