AFTA 2022 – Best game fishing lure winner BUILT to take on the toughest predators in the ocean, the Venom V-Minnow has been released after years of rigorous on-water testing to ensure this lure’s result matches its brutal strength. The toughness of the V-Minnow is the result of thicker external walls, through wire and an ingenious internal rib system throughout …

AFTA 2022 – Best Rod winner BONE rods combine the ultimate in design with strict practical needs to create a series of rods that will leave you wanting for nothing. With 21 rods in the range, including baitcast and spin, as well as four-piece travel, two-piece and one-piece rods, there is certainly something for everyone. Built on a hi-modulus Toray …

YGK X-Braid Upgrade X8 Pentagram TYING for the win at the recent AFTA Awards, Upgrade Pentagram introduces its five-colour concept. Upgrade X8 consists of advanced fibres braided with Japan’s latest technology to offer a premium braid. YGK WX braiding technology is woven to offer the least stretch and tightest line body. Employing the most advanced filament, Ultra 2 PE, to …

If the past couple of weeks are anything to go by, another amazing month of fishing is upon us. Mulloway Though snapper and pearl perch were off limits during the closure, many of us found alternatives with some outstanding results. I made a last-minute phone call to a couple of great people who run the Facebook page Fishing for Mental …

IT’S that time of the year again – over the next three months it will be breeding time for our icon the Murray cod, trout cod, Mary River cod and the Clarence River cod. This time, a lot swings in the balance as the rain season could be upon us before we know it. To remind everyone – it’s breeding …

THE 2022 Fitzroy River Barra Bash, one of Australia’s richest barramundi fishing tournaments, is now open for registrations, with the tournament kicking off October 16-19, 2022. Anglers from around the country will compete across three days for their share of over $80,000 in guaranteed cash, prizes and giveaways on offer.     Frenchville Sports Club is proud to host this …

THE McArthy Buzz N Frog will be a massive hit with anglers chasing the ultimate buzz – big bad impoundment barramundi on surface! Rigged with a weighted worm hook, the Buzz N Frog becomes a deadly barra lure that can be fished on the surface or slightly below. Designed to be fished in heavy cover such as weed mats, reed …

THE Moreton Bay Fishing Classic is back for 2022, thanks to the Green Beacon Brewing Co and Wynnum Marine. With seven days of family fishing fun, Moreton Bay’s favourite event will cast off from August 21 to 28. A lucky winner will walk away with a super cool Stacer boat, Yamaha motor and trailer package – with a few awesome …

THE Mustad Mini Ink Vaders were developed in response to requests for a smaller and more finesse Ink Vader to target shallow and still water fisheries. Available in two styles – the Tenya and Double Assist – the Mini Ink Vader delivers a staggeringly real lure that fish cannot resist. The Tenya variant features both a fixed Tenya hook and …

BUNDABERG OFFSHORE & INSHORE Bundaberg weekly fishing report For the anglers wanting to head out this weekend, I would definitely be keeping a close eye on the weather report in case the wind drops off because it is looking a little blowy at the moment. If we do get a nice little window of opportunity, it’s a great time to …