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Hi everyone, the thirtieth edition of the Gold Coast Flathead Classic fishing tournament will be held on September 24-27, 2024. The event features three days of fishing, lures only, and heaps of prizes will be up for grabs. With long days of fishing and plenty going on at event headquarters in the evenings, there will be no shortage of fun …

Excitement is building for the 2024 Humminbird Fitzroy River Barra Bash, the premier event of the year for fishing enthusiasts. Hosted by the Frenchville Sports Club, this year’s tournament promises an unforgettable blend of sport and camaraderie. From October 9-12, anglers from across Australia will converge on the Fitzroy River to compete for over $90,000 in cash, prizes and giveaways. …

Recent news items indicate that Australia has one of the highest numbers of shark attacks in the world. Environmentalists however state that sharks are endangered in Australian waters. These two statements are, to a large extent, contradictory. How can we have one of the highest number of attacks with so few sharks? One explanation is that the statement that sharks …

If you told me I could fish for only one month each year for the rest of my life, I reckon I’d choose September. Throughout southeast Queensland, the cool westerly wind of August indicates that the water temperature is relatively low, translating to species such as tailor and snapper still about in good numbers. Warmer sunny days are conducive to …

Invasive fish species in our waterways is a hot topic nationally, and north Queensland is no exception. The warmer waters of the tropics provide ideal conditions for a number of exotic species to thrive, putting pressure on resources and ultimately affecting native fish stocks in our waterways. The more notable invasive fish species affecting north Queensland waterways include tilapia (Mozambique …

During the June school holidays, my wife Ash and I decided to take the kids on a trip down south to Canberra, to see some snow and catch up with family while we were there. Of course, a road trip obviously meant there would be some sort of fishing along the way. When organising the trip, we looked at a …

The Seventeen Seventy trip to contest the Bush ’n Beach Trophy saw 13 club boats attend the annual week away. As usual, a few arrived early to get some preliminary intel – including checking out the new channel in the mouth of Round Hill Creek, which caused some concern on the first crossing in the dark. Conditions looked good for …

August has arrived, the last month of winter, and so far along the coastline of central Queensland, we’ve had few cold mornings that dipped below double digits. We’ve been lucky to finally have a reprieve from the constant wind that was around earlier in the year, with some good extended low-wind periods. This had many people venturing out further and …

It’s crucial you have a suitable boat in winter – for plenty of fishing, on the water activities and outdoor adventures to keep you and the family occupied during the cooler months. After decades of producing high-quality aluminium boats, Quintrex is committed to delivering premium boats to customers, with models catered to suit any fishing or boating need. The Quintrex …

The last weekend in June is always a special time of year as it plays host to the annual VMR Bundaberg Family Fishing Classic. Held at Burnett Heads, the VMR Bundy comp is well organised and attracts a great bunch of people trying to either catch a few fish or simply soak up the atmosphere of the event and chance …