Articles
Big baits on the banks – Stamati Batsinilas – 2015
On a previous trip out to the banks, the boys and myself came across a rock that held a fair bit of bait on the northern end of the...
Shallow action in Moreton Bay – Cody Hochen 2015
As the orange and pink haze of the sun poked its head over North Stradbroke Island, I pointed the nose of my boat across a flat Moreton Bay. My...
Yakking for bass – Bill Bowtell January 2016
It had been a long paddle, around the 5km mark in total. And the sweat, combined with excess drips of water falling from the blades of the double paddle,...
Winter jewfish – Cody Hochen 2015
The winter chill has finally arrived, and you know what that means? Jewfish! This silver ghost is the number one predator lurking in estuaries at the moment throughout South...
“Paddock Fish – Nannygai on Grass” – Bill Bowtell 2015
For the past 24 months I have been reporting from “On the Road”, or “Travelling Fisho”, as former Editor, Lee Brake, used to describe it. The travel and chance...
The Spanish are coming! Josh Behrendorff 2015
As the weather begins to cool it not only signals a change in seasons but also in fish species that are abundant locally. This time of year usually has...
CBD Barra (CQ) – Bill Bowtell March 2016
It started as a parry with stories of the past and ended with generational views of the future. Some stories were anecdotal – passed down from Grandfather to father,...
New crew – Lee Brake March 2016
Lani was bent over the stern on the Streaker Tournament Console in a fairly solid amount of discomfort. The butt of the Loomis spin stick was already leaving a...
Going Haywire (Noosa Mackerel) – Grant Budd March 2016
Living in S.E QLD has its year round advantages as an angler with rivers, dams, lakes and the ocean all within easy reach. Like a lot of other anglers...
Plastic Wrap: Angel Bait – Dan Kaggelis November 2015
As a North Queensland angler, I’ve had limited opportunity to target many of our iconic southern native species such as the Australian Bass and Murray Cod. Whilst I...
Golden Desires – John Boon April 2015
Fingermark, golden snapper, chopper, call them what you want, but you have to admit they are a stunning specimen of the Lutjanid family. Ever since I went for a...
When It Gets Tough – David Hodge April 2014
Looking at the tide charts and wind strength and direction, you set yourself a plan for a day's fishing. Everything looks great, and you head out from the boat...
Offshore Marine Master 575 – Tested – March 2016
Buying Australian made, awesome. Buying QLD made, even better. There is no doubt about it, QLD boat manufacturers are up there with the best and I never cease to...
Formosa & Minn Kota Ulterra: Tested – Dan Kaggelis March 2016
When it comes to plate aluminium trailer boats, Formosa boats are a true leader in their field. With foundation bench marks which include attention to detail, innovative build processes...
Light line – Clayton Nicholls 2013
Having your first crack at light gear fishing can be pretty exciting, especially if you land a fish in that first attempt. The home ground of this expedition was...
When a plan comes together – John Boon 2013
For the last handful of offshore trips I have had the pleasure of just showing up at the ramp with my gear and food and jumping on someone else’s...
Where barra go when the rain comes – Bill Bowtell 2013
“Understanding the movements of barra during flood events will help the angler to more consistent catches”. I read these words more than thirty years ago and they ring true...
Long weekend luring – Dan Bowater 2013
For many reef fishing enthusiasts the recent four day long Easter weekend was earmarked as a prime opportunity to spend some quality time on the water. In the lead...
Bluewater jigging – Josh Behrendorff – 2013
I’ve always been somewhat envious of fishing charter operators, not so much for the customer and business interactions, but more so for the fact that these people have been...
