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Inshore reef fishing This week we have finally had a break in the weather and this has meant plenty of boats have headed offshore in chase of some tasty reefies. We have seen great success coming from those who have been bottom fishing the northern and southern gutters with some cracking trout, sweetlip, venus tuskfish and even the odd snapper. …

Welcome to this week’s Sunshine Coast Fishing Report. The weather gods have finally smiled upon the Sunshine Coast, delivering some awesome weather over the Easter long weekend. Perfect conditions offshore have allowed many boaties to venture out after an extended spell of unfavorable weather. These good offshore conditions are expected to continue until mid-next week. We are however, expecting the …

As promised last month, we are looking into everything that happened back in early February at the Shimano King of Kings Capricorn competition. First, a big congratulations to all of the organisers, who put together an awesome event again. This year saw record-breaking numbers, with plenty of new teams registering to be part of the fun. One hundred team nominations …

The much-loved Daiwa Exceler spin reel range welcomes its most advanced version ever with the release of the 23 Exceler. Featuring Daiwa’s airdrive design technology, the 23 Exceler is the first major overhaul of the popular reel in six years. Sporting Daiwa’s new airdrive rotor, the 23 Exceler is now lighter, more balanced and gifted with significantly less start-up inertia. …

Mercury Marine is bringing incredible value to the waterscape with big savings on offer on selected four-stroke portable outboard models. Available from participating dealers until April 26, 2024, Mercury’s ‘unrivalled performance, unmatched reliability’ portable sale offers discounts on 2.5, 3.5, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9.9, 15, 20, 25 and 30hp four-stroke outboard engines. Including both manual and electric start, and …

G’day crew, where is this year going? I hope you are all well and have been able to wet a line over the past few weeks in between the crazy heat and rainy days we’ve had. Despite the town seeming to be a little quiet recently, it was all systems go in the shop, even with the weather not really …

Hi everyone, sorry I missed an article last month. Right on crunch time, when it was due, I had my appendix removed. A very common procedure I know, yet it had me out of action for a couple of weeks, on doctor’s orders. I’m still on light duties, though the doc did say I could go fishing… if I had …

The iconic Daiwa Double Clutch jerkbait range welcomes its new and deepest running member with the release of the 115 EXDR.  With the EXDR standing for ‘extra deep running’, the new 115 EXDR reaches depths greater than ever before.   Featuring fully through-wire construction to withstand the rigours of heavy duty barramundi fishing, the 115 EXDR dives to depths of …

After a rainy week the sun has come out finally, and the forecast looks ok for the Easter weekend. Nerang river has got quite dirty again but the fishing will still be good for whiting, bream, grunter, and flathead using yabbies, beach worms, and flashy colour lures. At Tweed river Brad reports that it was a bit tricky to work …

Failing to identify threatened species of fish combined with a poor understanding of the fishing rules has proven costly for several people fishing on the Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers in the states southwest. A total of $15,000 in fines has been handed out to individuals during the month of February and the beginning of March who have been found in …