Articles
Tilapia Termination – By Nick Thompson
Tilapia are desolating our waterways. But how did they get here, what do they do and how can we stop from spreading further? There are a number of tilapia...
Putting in that Perfect Cast – By Dan Kaggelis
The ability to cast accurately is fundamental to lure fishing success. Missing the target area, even by the smallest of margins, can spell the difference between a hook up...
Lure Colour and Contrast – Part 2 – By David Hodge
It’s really hard to let such a topic like the last months one I wrote go when you feel there were so many things you could have added, but...
2022 Top End Run-off – By Chris Errity
The 2022 Wet season has kicked off with some above average rainfall on most of the catchments with reports of good early run-off fishing for barramundi on many Top...
Carbine – Cut Above the Rest – By Dan Kaggelis
There’s a lot to like about open fibre glass boats. First, they offer the perfect fishing and spearfishing platform, with huge amounts of deck space and large spacious casting...
Sportsman Heritage 241 – By Luke Galea
Late last year, I had the opportunity to review the Island Reef 17 brought to you by the reputable and world-class stable at Sportsman boats. It is fair to...
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...
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:...
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...
