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For the past five weeks, we have seen a constant flow of water heading downstream to the west. The releases were small to start with, then went to 1000 megalitres a day, bringing the storage percentage down to 82, as at the time of writing. This in return saw good numbers of golden perch being caught on bait and lures. …

Few names are as iconic to Daiwa as Tatula. The Tatula XT rod series has been a standout performer in the Daiwa line-up since it was first introduced in 2013. A global collaboration project, Tatula XT has been years in the making and has been meticulously crafted and designed to deliver anglers a rod series that is market leading in …

Hello, I’m happy to be back home in Queensland and enjoying our state again. I’ve spent the past 12 years working in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and western Queensland, which was fantastic. When I could, I fished in a lot of bucket-list places and not only fishing but seeing what’s out there… the scenery was definitely worth a look. …

Boost your fish finding success with the new Furuno FCV-600 and FCV-800 TruEcho Chirp and Continuous Wave fish finders. These two brand-new stand-alone fish finders sporting the latest fish-finding technology, with easy-to-use controls, high-bright sunlight display and a choice of TruEcho Chirp or traditional CW pulse technology, offer the best of both worlds. Feature packed with technology that interprets the …

Match the hatch or stand out from the school. TT DemonZ jig heads are hand-painted with realistic 3D eyes, allowing you to match the hatch or stand out from the school. DemonZ are built on quality Gamakatsu chemically sharpened black nickel hooks and feature the AFTA award winning ‘head lock’ grub keeper, designed to lock your soft plastic in place. …

Way back in 1998, I was invited by Queensland Fisheries staff from Walkamin to visit Lake Tinaroo in an attempt to achieve repeatable results on the temperamental barramundi living there. Locals from Cairns had been struggling on the lake despite angling barramundi very successfully in saltwater environs. Our approach was to call on our extensive experience on southern Queensland’s stocked …

As much as I love the sunny state of Queensland, our counterpart on the other side of the country also has a special feel to it. Australia Thankfully, our plan of skipping poor weather in South Australia and spending more time in Western Australia turned out to be a smart choice. With my in-laws and stepson with us for a …

The Zenon MG-LTX from Abu Garcia sets the bar for lightweight LP design. This ultra-lightweight reel has been purpose designed for anglers who want to use an LP reel for finesse-style fishing. Utilising an ultra-lightweight spool design that is 10 percent lighter than the MGX and X spool, combined with Ceramalite bearings, gives anglers the ability to accurately throw lighter …

Just in time for the Christmas holidays, the Sunshine Coast is experiencing some exceptional fishing. The warm and calm days have been perfect for anglers, leading to some fantastic catches. As we head into the weekend, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, the weather is looking promising overall, though a few showers and storms are expected. It’s always a good idea …

Crab fishing is a popular activity, particularly during the warmer months and with summer around the corner there is no better time to brush up your knowledge on ways to help minimise your environmental impact when out crab fishing with our new responsible crabbing series. It is important to know that not all crab fishing gear performs in the same …