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THE latest addition to the Tackle Tactics stable of brands, Fish Inc. Lures stickbaits and poppers, feature quality finishes, durable construction and come fitted with genuine, heavy-duty Owner trebles. The Prop stickbait is a 140mm, 62g sinking hard-body that casts like a bullet, tracks well at speed when worked on the surface and can be sunk to the desired depth …

“Fish stocks are a limited resource,” he said. “While previously only one permit was needed per couple the expanded scheme requires all anglers over the age of 18 to have a permit. “The permit fees have been fixed for the next five years at $50 yearly, $36 for an annual concession and a weekly permit is $10. Fishers who hold an existing …

BUILT By Blokes has designed the perfect fishing station for everyone from Dad and the kids to serious anglers. Whether estuary or surf fishing, RODGOD is made strong to last and enables you to safely carry all your gear with one hand. Its superior anchorage will allow you to fish with confidence and RODGOD can be anchored in or out of …

THIRTY Vietnamese foreign fishers from two separate vessels pleaded guilty and were convicted for breaking Australian fisheries and environmental laws in Darwin Magistrates’ Court after being caught illegally fishing in waters off north Queensland. The Australian Fisheries Management Authority conducted an investigation into the actions of the foreign fishers that resulted in the successful convictions of all crew from the vessels. Penalties included …

Find whatever you are comfortable with and have a good go at using the various lure types. Flathead will eat anything as long as you put it in front of them. Their nature is incredibly aggressive and they love to ambush baitfish. They will sink down into the sand and lay in wait for bait to swim over before lashing out and swallowing it. Flathead certainly are predatory fish but also very tactical in the way they hunt. They …

Some fishers still strike thinking they’ve had a bite but they’re sorely mistaken. I most often use a medium float and I like to weight it so I can see just 20mm of the float sticking out of the water. I do this because if blackfish feel resistance from a float that is sitting right up on top they will …

Not to mention an enjoyable discussion of Murray cod and lure making that added to our experience. When we arrived home in the wee hours of the morning it was bitterly cold and we sensed impending frost. We rose early to take advantage of the icy morning on Myall Creek. If you know cod fishing, you will know a frost …

Used in conjunction with a glow peep it allows the hunter to sight prey and release an arrow accurately towards the target in darkness. The more practice, the better the overall results. I’d like to add that this particular sight has the added feature of calculating your pins for distance accuracy. It can be as simple as manually adjusting your …

This wonderful rabbit casserole is even better served for dinner the night following cooking because the flavours intensify overnight. Serve with fresh beans or on a bed of mash. This casserole can also be cooked in the oven in a heatproof dish or on the stovetop. Ingredients 1.5kg wild rabbit legs 4 washed potatoes, roughly chopped 200g shallots, peeled 3 …

QUEENSLAND Boating and Fisheries Patrol officers enforce fisheries laws to ensure the sustainability of Queensland’s fisheries resources. Officers undertake patrols across the state and have powers to board and search recreational and commercial fishing vessels to ensure compliance with state fisheries laws. Last week, a Redlands man was ordered by the Cleveland Magistrates’ Court to pay $1800 for obstruction of …