Articles
Making The Most Of Half Tide Ramps – Lee Brake Oct 16
St Helens Beach in North Queensland is a sleepy little seaside town will three rows of houses, a small park and a camping area. As far as beaches go,...
Smash Crab Sensation – Dan Kaggelis – Nov 16
Almost a year ago River2Sea released the Crusty Crab which proved to be an absolute sensational soft plastic crab presentation. This little crab profile was deadly on all manner...
Why Fish Won’t Bite – Dan Kaggelis – July 16
There is nothing more frustrating in the world of angling then finding fish that just refuse to feed. Whether it’s watching them stacked up on the sounder or spotting...
Fly Fishing The Torres Strait – Dave Magner Nov 16
Fishing on the beaches of the Torres Strait islands is a great way to escape the wind and enjoy some red hot ultra-light fly fishing action. If there’s one...
Brisbane River Threadies – Cody Hochen 2016
Threadfin salmon, or threadies, have occupied the Brisbane River for many years. About 12 years ago, a population explosion started the phenomenon that has attracted fisherman from all over...
Deep Cycle Battery Secrets – Graham Brake – 2016
Have you been guilty of running your electric motor until it stops? I know I have. Luckily in this age of modern, four-stroke outboards with high amperage charging capability,...
Guide To Hervey Bay – Luke Fitzpatrick 2016
Through my Facebook page (Fish That Snag) I receive dozens of messages per month from new and return visitors to Hervey Bay, asking for advice about what species of...
Fresh It Is – CQ – Dean Smith 2016
120 kilometres offshore, late afternoon bite period, rods nearly doubling over as more and more reds hit the deck. Even as I type this I am getting excited and...
The Trip North – Kinchant – Paul Chew 2016
Over 12 months ago, some of the lads from far and wide that have met from fishing forums online did a two week jaunt to Lake Kinchant near Mackay....
Gt Dreaming – Dan Bowater September 16
Its that time of year when the local fishing reef and game fishing competitions go into full swing as thousands of hopefuls travel to the Innisfail area. These kinds...
Product Review: Venom PE 2-4 Cody Hochen
I was lucky enough to be asked by Fish and Boat to select and test a Venom rod, made by ‘Wilson Fishing’, a few months ago. From what I...
Pylon Brawling – Dan Kaggelis September 2016
When it comes to fishing manmade structures there little which compares to the oyster encrusted pylons of a jetty or wharf. Pylons provide the perfect home for all types...
Let’s Go To Barren – Bill Bowtell September 16
We were sitting around the bar of the Keppel Bay Sailing Club having a few beers and a chat: old mates of forty years standing! The conversation of course...
Jumpinpin Guide – Cody Hochen Sep 16
Jumpinpin is a huge expanse of water that extends from the southern bay islands and Logan River all the way down towards the Seaway. For a beginner, its size...
THE CAPRICORN BUNKER GROUP – Peter Kaye
This month we head out of the harbour and explore some of the awesome offshore fishing destinations around the Capricorn Bunker group. Twenty five years ago this area was...
Digging Deep – John Boon Sep 16
Do you ever sit there, look at the tides and think to yourself “bugger, should just stay home and mow the lawn or something”. Well maybe not mowing the...
When The Weather Changes – Bill Bowtell
Over the years I have kept pretty good records of my fishing. You know – the regular stuff – tides, moon phases, sea colour and conditions, weather patterns and...
