Articles
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...
Weipa’s weird weather – Dave Donald 2013
What’s the best way to finish a Claytons Wet Season? With a Claytons Cyclone, of course! The wet on the Cape and right throughout the north has been a...
Winter wading in Yeppoon – Clayton Nicholls 2013
The time of year has come again when the flatties and little estuary pelagics like the trevally and queenfish have come to haunt our estuaries. Taking advantage of a...
Daintree Jacks – Dan Bowater Feb 2016
In the last few editions of Fish and Boat you can’t help but notice how some writers have viewed the rise of social media with mixed feelings. Sure, there...
Pressure Point Spanish – Bill Bowtell Feb 2016
S-Cape 2 moved along at a touch above idle speed – about 1.5knots. Two flat lines laid out the back – set about 40 metres on the starboard side...
Fishin’ Missions – Luke Galea Feb 2016
There are few fishing scenarios I prefer more than putting in the hard yards and walking a meandering rainforest stream into the wilderness. These fishin’ missions are right at...
Old vs New School – Dean Smith Feb 2016
The internet these days, particularly social media, is an amazing place for anglers to get tips, share ideas and have (sometimes) educated debate on the ever changing landscape of...
Be a better barra fisher – Dave Donald Feb 2016
Oil up the reels, check those rod runners for cracks, replace any rusty lure hooks and freshen up that line, it’s barramundi time again in Queensland! Moderate rains throughout...
