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Flathead really are the people’s fish as they are readily available, eat a wide variety of bait and lures and the next trophy fish could be caught land-based next to the boat ramp. In this article I want to look at key areas to target flathead, a few of my favourite soft plastic presentations and a handful of tips to …

Hands down the most realistic mullet profile we’ve seen! With an ICAST award for Best Soft Plastic, you know that the Z-Man Mulletron LT is going to turn heads and catch fish. This innovative top hook line-through designed true-to-life mullet profile features 10X Tough ElaZtech construction, photo printed realism and a wedge-shaped tail that presents a fluid natural swimming motion …

In this three-part series, we take a look at those little extra steps that can make a lasting difference to the quality of your fish. for This month it’s all about the thrill to kill then chill, taking into consideration factors such as handling, treatment and storage along the way. In a nutshell, if I was to give every fish …

As the sun rises over the shimmering waters of Australia’s coastline, anticipation mounts for the most thrilling event of the year – the 2024 Women’s Fishing Classic. Set against the stunning backdrop of Australia’s spectacular coastline, this year’s competition promises to be bigger, bolder and more exhilarating than ever before. Expanded horizons One of the most exciting updates to this …

Though the Whitsundays are commonly associated with beautiful beaches and colourful reefs, there is a hidden treasure for those seeking to catch an iconic 1m barramundi – Lake Proserpine. Positioned perfectly in a valley surrounded by lush hinterland inland from Airlie Beach, this freshwater dam boasts a thriving population of barramundi. Compared to other impoundments in Australia, Lake Proserpine is …

The Berkley Clear Top Tackle Box is a heavy duty storage case perfect for storing a range of different fishing tackle, wherever you go. Made from a heavy duty PVC material to form a rigid body design, the top of the case is clear for easy identification of contents. Featuring full nylon zips for corrosion resistance, Berkley Clear Top Tackle …

Welcome to this week’s Sunshine Coast fishing report. We’ve finally enjoyed a run of good weather, with beautiful sunny days and minimal wind. The weather is looking pretty good for the coming weekend and into next week, so it’s an excellent time to wet a line! Dry conditions over the past week have given our estuaries a chance to clear, …

An introduced marine pest, the Suminoe oyster (Magallana ariakensis), has been detected at Bribie Island and several locations across Brisbane — Boggy Creek, Pinkenba, (near the mouth of the Brisbane River) and Kedron Brook. It was first reported in 2023 and before that it had not been detected in Australia. The Suminoe oyster is a fast growing, large rock oyster belonging …

In January 2023, 2100 “advanced size” juvenile dusky flathead were stocked into Lake Macquarie, as part of a research project assessing techniques to enhance populations of this highly popular sportfish. Fast forward to the 2024 Easter long weekend and the first reported tagged dusky from this cohort of fish has been recaptured. Keen angler Steve Vella caught and released the …

Inshore reef fishing This week has seen some cooler mornings due to a south westerly change and this has brought the spanish mackerel in close and they have been on the chew! Finding the bait has been key, most of our inshore marks are holding great amounts of bait and with that has been plenty of school mackerel and some …