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These powerhouse spin and overhead rods are built for taking on reef and pelagic species and offer incredible value for anglers. Whether casting large lures, trolling or dropping bait, the Kaiyo offshore series is built to give anglers the confidence to put the brakes on big fish. To complement the previous release of 6’0” 10kg, 15kg and 24kg trolling rods, …

If I had to give the fishing along the Clarence Coast of northern NSW over the past month a rating out of 10, I reckon a seven would be about right. jewfish I’m sure luderick and bream anglers would be giving it a 10, though across the board, it’s a seven from me. Both jewfish and tailor were playing silly …

With snapper season in full swing, we have nice cold frosty mornings out on the water. At this time of the year, whales, dolphins and turtles are in massive numbers, creating an amazing day on the water when fishing. Seeing colossal whales jumping, waving and having a good time always entertains a fisho. So, to the fishing part of the …

This little plastic slays! This month, I thought I would share a fishing adventure, and the story of how an American dropshot plastic became an instant favourite for me when targeting choice Australian species, using some of our common plastics fishing techniques. Fish on! As we roll into a new season, we also see a flood of new gear arriving …

September signals the start of spring and it also opens up a few more options for anglers in southeast Queensland. Winter was excellent for a range of species, particularly flathead, bream and tailor. I don’t know how long it’s been since this amount of quality tailor and bream have been found in our bays and estuaries. The flathead season has …

Hi everyone, August is known as the month of the westerly wind, which isn’t too bad for fishing in the Gold Coast Broadwater and beaches because there are areas that provide good shelter. This is the month I fish a lot in the area from the Seaway to Sovereign Islands. I often call it ‘calm water reef fishing’ as there …

Yellowfin Plate Boats is taking its range to the next level with their new Extended Cabin models, challenging the fishing industry with new innovative designs and boat upgrades. Yellowfin Plate Boats have recently expanded their dealer network and are now available at a new dealership located on the southeast coast of Queensland at Gold Coast Boating Centre. Gold Coast Boating …

The Z-Man 5” Scented Jerk ShadZ are a classic split-tail jerkbait profile that is salt-impregnated and infused with 100 percent natural scent, derived from real baitfish, to attract fish and trigger strikes. This is a versatile profile that can be fished at speed, hopped slowly or twitched erratically to imitate an injured baitfish. They are a favourite for flathead, mulloway …

Get your fishing information from the NSW DPIRD FishSmart App or website! Fisheries Officers patrolling the Riverina area, have intercepted two fishers involved in a series of offences involving the unlawful take and possession of Murray crayfish. Two fishers were inspected by NSW DPIRD Fisheries Officers on the Murray River more than 20 km beyond the boundary of where Murray …

The Moreton Island Fishing Classic made a huge come back last year after a three-year COVID-induced break. The 2023 four-day fishing classic also included a ladies casting event on the Thursday and a junior angler education day for the younger anglers. The classic now promises education as well as excitement and adventure. The competition is run under Fisheries Queensland laws …