Articles
Learning and growing – By John Boon
I would like to just take a quick moment to celebrate the reopening of saltwater barra season here in Queensland. That three month break never gets any easier I...
A Guide to Spanner Crabbing – By Gyula Vari
Spanner Crabs! I would have to say this is my favourite crab to eat with its beautiful white delicate sweet flesh, and the ease of catching a decent feed...
Keto Fritto Misto – By Anthony Davies
These days it seems that “carbs are the enemy” when it comes to healthy eating. This becomes even more important for those who have the misfortune to be Diabetic....
Hunting Grunter with Hard-bodies – By Dave Magner
Dave Magner takes his bream gear chasing Barred Javelin (aka grunter) and finds out what an under-rated shallow-water sportfish they really are. While I’ve caught quite a few grunter...
Bathurst Island Threadies – By Chris Errity
Bathurst Island is one of the best places to target large threadfin salmon in the Northern Territory. I have fished this area for many years since being a young...
Deep Drop Fishing – The highs and lows – By Gyula Vari
Like most fishing trips, Deep Dropping takes a fair bit of planning in order to ensure a successful trip, and when all the stars align, all that remains is...
SEQ Mixed Reef Targets – By William Kitching
When hitting the water in South East Queensland, one of the most exciting forms of fishing has to be heading out to target some of the awesome reef species...
A Metre Barramundi and Others – Full Moon Potpourri – By Bill Bowtell
The phone rang. It was Adrian Frick. In his cheery way, he described that he was now officially retired, having just sold his dental business, and that he wanted...
Breaking the Baitfish Code – By Dan Kaggelis
Interpreting signs whilst on the water is crucial for fishing success. It is why I love standing up on the casting deck under the stealth of the Minn Kota...
QUINTREX Making Waves in 2021 – By Dominic Fry
The team at the iconic Australian boat manufacturer Quintrex is set to release five reinvigorated models in the near future. The Fishabout, Top Ender, Cruiseabout, Ocean Spirit and Hornet...
The Peron Islands in a trailer boat – By Chris Errity
For many years I have enjoyed fishing the pristine waters of the Peron Islands situated near the mouth of the Daly River in Anson Bay. There are two islands...
Prawnology – By John Boon
Prawn imitation lures have been around for a long time. It seems though that over recent times “prawning” has ramped right up. By prawning I mean anglers tying on...
Getting someone’s lifetime of Knowledge in a Day – By Peter Ford
Its funny how we spend countless thousands on Boats, motors, and the latest electronics but very little on finding out how to use all this stuff to help us...
Spanish Mackerel – An Icon Under Threat- Part 1: By Bill Bowtell
The run-out tide pushed wide of Sunken Reef forming a clear, and very distinctive, current line in the process. A flock of Little Terns wheeled and dived in the...
Heavy timber tactics – By John Boon
There’s no other type of piscatorial pursuit that even comes close. It would be the closest thing to getting ready for war. The weapons must be of premium calibre...
Barra fishing on The Adelaide River during the run-off – By Chris Errity
The Adelaide River is an extensive system situated only 60 kilometres east of Darwin. Due to its close proximity to Darwin it is heavily fished by the local angling...
Summertime snapper an option on the Gold Coast! – By William Kitching
As summer begins in South East Queensland, and the annual flow of warm water is pushed down the coastline by the East Australian Current, pelagic fever starts to kick...
Pimp my Rig: Part 2 – By John Boon
In part 1 we discussed using circle hook flasher style rigs and the results from a little bit of thinking outside the square. This time we will be looking...
The Silver Lining – By Ben Keen
Edited: 1500 words. 6 images 1: 2: Joe Keen with a “school” Jew - this one went 88cm and was caught in 20 metres. 3: 4:...
Hooked for Life – By Tracey Head
My first attempt at barra fishing was thwarted when we missed the channel and ended up marooned on a sand bank in the Arafura Sea for 3 hours. Skippers...
