We are also introducing a family entry package for the excellent price of $200, which provides entry for Mum, Dad and two kids. Our major sponsors Wilson Fishing, Stones Corner Marine, Events in Tents and Toll NQX are again backing the Challenge. Although a shorter event, the fish prizes will remain the same, as will the Pick of the Board …

THE Wilson Cotton Prawn Net has been specifically made to make prawning with a dip net easier. Cotton mesh means the prawns do not slide up the mesh and out while you’re dipping for another prawn because the cotton does not allow the prawns to slide up the netting; in fact it actually traps the prawns in the bottom of …

But the weight difference is not the only benefit of these rods. Fully rollered with Winthrop guides, ultra-tough and designed and built in Australia, these rods are made to be worked hard. During testing, Venom Game rods were pitted against the likes of oversized dogtooth tuna, spanish mackerel and the mighty blue marlin. Needless to say, the rods performed without …

Two side storage pockets are designed to take bigger items such as large leader spools, gloves, beanies and other accessories, while the durable base feet help to keep the bag off the ground. The top flap has elastic webbing to hold items such as rain jackets and other light but bulky items to help ensure your day on the water …

This year the Interclub Shield is once again up for grabs and will be awarded to the club that accumulates the most points based upon the following: 10 points will be awarded for the first-placed fish in each of the senior nominated species; five points will be awarded for the second-placed fish in each of the senior nominated species; and …

The event will feature a single weigh-in beginning at 11am on the Sunday, allowing anglers to fish whenever they want during the competition hours. Anglers are able to fish anywhere they want, however fish taken from tidal lakes, saltwater impoundments and stocked impoundments will not be accepted. Thousands of dollars in prizes will be given away and all junior competitors …

THIS year’s Wilson Moreton Bay & Offshore Family Fishing Challenge will be held from June 5-8 over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. The event attracts not only the locals but keen anglers from across southeast Queensland. Entertainment This year the entertainment is based on the whole family coming down and spending some quality time together, with rides and face painting …

Golden snapper – more commonly known as fingermark – are a common species caught throughout the Gladstone harbour. Though it has been only in recent years that I’ve worked out the techniques and areas that consistently produce good numbers of this fish. A change of techniques – fishing vertically and deeper when fishing in rivers – was the first thing …

Inshore Fishing Well what a cracking week we have had so far! The weather has been pristine and plenty of fish have been caught. The south westerly winds have cleared the inshore water clarity up and with the cool change we have seen some quality snapper being caught. These fish have been chewing hard as they usually do during the …