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The year is passing by so unexpectedly quickly! Fishing Moreton Bay after floods So much has happened in such a short amount of time – particularly weather we’ve not seen in a few lifetimes. Fishing Moreton Bay after floods And with it, the destruction, emotions, disbelief and then the appearance of people standing beside you asking, “What can I do …

There is no denying the rise in popularity of topwater lure fishing in recent years, with many social media influencers showcasing how exciting and productive this style of fishing can be. Heavy topwater tackle 101 Topwater is all about the strike. Heavy topwater tackle 101 When a spanish mackerel suddenly launches on a lure, sometimes up to 10m high, or …

G’day everyone! Well, it seems to have been blowing southeasterly after southeasterly. Time to target tuskfish Throw in water clarity resembling a chocolate milkshake and the conditions have certainly made fishing a little tricky. Time to target tuskfish In saying that though, if you can manage to get out and fish the right areas with cleaner water, some good fish …

After spending his month in Tassie and watching the rain pour down back home, Rob Schomberg knew he hadn’t missed any fishing opportunities while away. Shallow water shines Salty had been sitting for months and he had only just finished giving the boat a wash and run of the motor when he got a call from Helaine Wilesmith. Shallow water …

With winter knocking on the door, Moreton Bay goes through a few minor changes. Transition Moreton Bay Spotted mackerel have left on their migration north and the majority of longtail tuna have departed, leaving only the resident population, however there are still plenty of doggy mackerel around as well as a few schools of mack tuna. Transition Moreton Bay Snapper …

Revolution rarely comes twice in the one lure, but the Zerek Flat Shad X revolutionises the revolutionary Flat Shad. At the heart of the weedless Flat Shad X is the patented belly slits that allow the plastic to easily compress in any direction, exposing the hook to ensure solid hook-ups. But the X takes the revolution to another level. The …

Tackle Tactics are always pumped to announce the release of new Z-Man colour additions, and this batch is sure to contain a few future favourites. Z-Man is known for its super-soft, flexible and ten times tougher ElaZtech construction, with natural buoyancy, proven actions and some truly unique colours and names. Joining the line-up – in the popular Z-Man 3” MinnowZ …

Cooler times ahead – As the first proper cool change hit the coast, the winds suddenly arrived in time for another three-day weekend. In the lead up, many of us could only watch the glass out conditions and hope the weekend held out. Reports were coming in with good fish, not only in the estuaries but the offshore scene too. …

Hi everyone, hope you are all having a good week and had a nice Anzac long weekend. It has been yet another wet week on the Gold and Tweed coasts – at least the wind eased up a bit. At the time of writing the report, it looks as though we’ll see more rain on the weekend, but at least …

OFFSHORE AND INSHORE Bundaberg weekend fishing Once again, the wind looks like it’s not going to play the game this week. For offshore fishos, with the wind the way it is, it’s a perfect time to check over your gear and get your reels serviced and ready for when the weather gods turn it on. If you do decide to …