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Gamakatsu P-Flex Single Lure Hook

gamakatsu p-flex single lure hook

THE P-Flex Single Lure Hook from Gamakatsu is a single lure hook rigged on an assist. The assist, a braided cord with a short length makes the Gamakatsu P-Flex ideal for lure fishing where a single hook is desirable. The P-Flex is available in three sizes of size 1, 1/0 and 2/0 and features an extra-strong heavy-duty hook. The P-Flex …

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Z-Man 7″ DieZel MinnowZ

z-man 7" diezel minnowz soft plastic

REQUESTS from anglers chasing a big 10X Tough swimbait have seen the release of the Z-Man 7” DieZel MinnowZ, a beast of a paddle-tail plastic. Featuring the same realistic and proven profile and action as the 4” and 5” DieZel MinnowZ, the 7” takes things up a notch in terms of bulk, water movement and big fish attracting qualities. Whether …

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Z-Man new colours out now

z-man new colours

THERE have been some exciting new colours added to the range of popular Z-Man 10X Tough ElaZtech soft plastics, including Purple Death, The Wright Stuff and Hot Craw. Purple Death is making a name for itself in both the fresh and salt, thanks to its UV-reactive green belly, translucent purple back and micro glitter that adds a natural scale flash. …

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Shimano launches the biggest catch yet

shimano last man standing

LEADING fishing tackle brand Shimano has been hailed the ultimate in fishing essentials by fishers of all walks, but with the launch of its latest competition, the company may be offering up the biggest catch yet. Shimano’s ‘Last Man Standing’ competition gives every fisho the chance to not only win a share in over $10,000 of weekly prizes, but to …

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Guide to fishing the 37 fathoms and South Passage Bar update

37 fathoms fishing south passage bar update

WELL it’s that time of year again where it is the holiday edition and rather than reflect on the year that was, let’s be more proactive because a lot of frustrated fishers will be out there looking to wet a line after the big run of northerly wind we have had.  When looking to fish the bottom for reef fish …

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An unusual day at the ‘office’

unusual fish wivenhoe

FOLLOWING several weeks of the air at home being thick with smoke from local fires around the compass, a day with clear air provided an unusual opportunity for a little R&R without stinging eyes and an asthma puffer. By the light of the first sunrise in weeks not tinted red, I slipped the boat into my local stomping grounds of …

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Cracking close to the fishing year at Hinchinbrook

cracking fishing year hinchinbrook

FIRST, a big g’day to everyone and I hope this finds you well.   Another fishing year is almost done and dusted. We’ve had better fishing as the year has come to an end, with good catches both inshore and offshore. It seems the heat has brought out the fish and the going is tough when you’re out on the water …

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Gold Coast mackerel off to a good start

gold coast mackerel fishing

SUMMER is well and truly here and so are the spotted mackerel on the Gold Coast. With a very slowly climbing water temperature, everyone was anticipating the Gold Coast mackerel turning up in November like they have in recent years. But this was mostly to do with the early arrival of warm water. In reality, while you may get the …

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I’m fishing for a whiting Christmas – choose local fish and seafood

inshore local fish

WITH Christmas Day almost upon us, waves of Australians are beginning to stream into their local fish markets in search of delicious, nutritious and sustainable Australian seafood. Minister for Agriculture, Bridget McKenzie, said Australian seafood comes from the safest and best managed fisheries in the world, and encouraged all Australians to choose local seafood this summer. “Australians consume an average …

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Snap it, share it and reel in some great prizes

great prizes dolphinfish mahi mahi fad snap selfie queensland

FISHERS have the chance to win some great prizes simply by taking a selfie at southeast Queensland’s newest attractions. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said the 10 Fish Attracting Devices (FADs) have proved very popular since they were installed off the Gold and Sunshine Coasts last month. “We’re already seeing photos on social media of people …

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