Well what a great Easter we have had here on the Gold Coast. Light winds and sunny days, there was a shower or two threatening a couple of times but never eventuated to anything much. Our houseboat customers have mostly reported Great Gold Coast catches of Crabs and fish over our 5 night Easter charter. In most areas even the …
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Tips for Moreton Bay longtail tuna
I have seen so many different versions – some involving tying spider web-like setups around your fingers to hold the braid steady. I’ve found instead of placing the braid in your mouth to hold it, simply tie a hook onto the braid and hook it to your shirt pocket. The most important part of tying this knot is keeping steady …
Read More »Hectic fishing on Hinchinbrook Island holiday
On the first cast another large coral trout ate my plastic and swam straight into a bommie. I have never felt so out-gunned when using such a high calibre of gear. After hits and misses, a few little reefies such as stripey seaperch, a spanish mackerel and various sweetlip, we left the area with a score of coral trout five; …
Read More »Impoundment barra in full swing
The weeks after the event saw the fishing turn around and the impoundment barra come right on the chew. Young Damien Mills from Tamworth stayed for a week at Faust and was straight into the action with his first barra going 106cm after it inhaled a Zerek Flat Shad. With Damien was his good mate David Masters, who upgraded his …
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Wilson Fishing Wreck Reefs expedition
The 20,000-litre fuel tank provides plenty of fuel capacity for the long haul out to Wreck Reefs and back.. As for your freshwater needs, she holds 13,500 litres of fresh water for showers, cooking and hosing off gear and the deck. Upstairs on the bridge, she’s equipped with all the latest electronic equipment such as a 64 nautical mile Furuno …
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Gearing up for summer species: how to target with lures (hard-body, plastic, vibes, poppers, stickbaits)
Jig heads need to be strong and you will require a variety of weights and sizes to cover different-sized plastics, water depths and currents. Plenty of different soft plastics brands are on the market and all will work. I use Z-Man plastics for the massive range and their strength as well as the humble Squidgy Fish. Vibration lures are designed …
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Wicked action at Wreck Reefs
The fish on these reefs are challenging and no matter how big your gear is or how strong you think you may be, the fish can still make a mockery of you. Fishing on Big Cat Reality Fishing Charters certainly made for the trip of a lifetime. Big Cat Reality Fishing Charters offers the whole package and is very professionally …
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