Articles
“Prime Time Pelagics” Dan Bowater 2016
Variable northerly winds, mirror flat horizons and masses of feeding pelagics- now is unequivocally the best time of year for fishing as our (later than normal) FNQ dry season...
Beyond The Green – Dean Smith 2016
“Leader…?” “Nope, we’re out” “Sinkers…?” “Two left” “Hooks…?” “You don’t even want to know” “Engines?” “The left one works...” “How far to the harbour?” “About 140k mate” “Last drop...
Chili Beach – A great read by Dave Donald – Dec 16
Ah, fill the Cup: - what boots it to repeat How Time is slipping underneath our Feet: Unborn To-morrow, and dead Yesterday, Why fret about them if To-day be...
Trumping Fingermark – Dan Bowater 2016
At the time of writing I am feverishly typing in order to meet the deadline for this story between also watching bits of the U.S election coverage. It seems...
Flashers & Dodgers – Dan Kaggelis 2016
When it comes to techniques, trolling is regarded by many anglers as a lazy man’s style of fishing. Most view trolling as throwing out a couple of lures behind...
The Mighty Mitchell – Dan Kaggelis November 2016
Even though it had been two decades since I had fished the mighty Mitchell River, the memories of its giant barramundi boofing lures and launching head and shoulders out...
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...
