Articles
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...
JP Fever – By Luke Galea
So admittedly, this wasn’t strictly a jungle perch fishing trip to North Queensland per se’.But rather a family holiday that may or may not have been hijacked by my...
The Rock in Shoal Bay – By Chris Errity
The Rock in Shoal Bay is one of the most famous barra fishing spots close to Darwin where you can almost be guaranteed to land a good barra if...
Why the Fly? – By Dave Donald
I spotted the tail from about 30m away and stalked as stealthily as possible in the ankle deep water towards where it was waving in the air. Jelly prawns...
Pimp My Rig – Part 1: By John Boon
I’ve long been an advocate for trying out new techniques, whether it be estuary or bluewater. After all, if you’re not trialing different options how are you supposed to...
So you have decided to buy a big boat. Part 3- The refit. By Graham Brake
Buying a used “big boat” usually follows a reasonably standard path. The due diligence involved in the pre-purchase inspections, the negotiations if the inspections are acceptable, the transfer of...
