Andrew McGovern confesses his love for targeting mangrove jack and describes various methods to help you pull a few out of their snag ridden homes. Mangrove jacks boast numerous appealing features, all of which contribute to their status as one of my top piscatorial pursuits. Along with the brutes of the ocean, yellow-tailed kingfish, [...]
FISHLAB IS THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE BBZ HARD MULLET SWIMBAIT HAS WON THE BEST OF CATEGORY AWARD FOR HARD SALTWATER LURE AT THIS YEARS ICAST SHOW! The award-winning BBZ Hard Swimbait was meticulously designed by powerhouse product developers Mike Bennett, Bill Siemantel, and Hide Iwasaki. Between them, they have amassed an impressive total of [...]
This year, the SEA PRO Xtreme 140mm Plier stood out among hundreds of entries in the Accessory & Tools category, impressing judges and attendees alike with its exceptional design, durability, and functionality. Engineered to meet the demands of serious anglers, the Xtreme 140mm Plier combines cutting-edge materials with ergonomic design to offer unparalleled performance [...]
Most prestigious award in the sportfishing industry goes to a legendary brand One of sportfishing’s most storied brands added an emphatic bookmark to its historic books on Thursday, as PENN claimed the Overall Best of Show award at ICAST 2024 with the PENN Fathom Electric. What PENN says is the world’s first and only reel [...]
Sammy Hitzke shares some tips and tricks on how to chase gamefish from a trailer boat. Two years ago I set myself a goal to catch a marlin on a trolled skirt from my own boat. I’d previously landed them while fishing live baits in bait schools, but for some reason those captures hadn’t quite [...]
Since 1971, Stacer Australia have maintained an industry-wide reputation for the quality, strength and dependability of their boats, being proudly made in Australia. With over 50 dealers spread across each state, Stacer Australia is continuing to grow their brand presence, appointing Good Times Marine in New South Wales as the newest addition to their portfolio. [...]
If so, we’d love to see you at one of two webinars we’re hosting to support you to implement the NSW Marine Estate Agents Program, at your school. The webinars will be held on: Wed 3 July, 3:30 - 4:00pm Thu 4 July, 3:30 - 4:00pm Please register via the website here on your preferred date. The new primary [...]
Winter offers excellent fishing opportunities with typically settled weather. It's a perfect time to chase many iconic species such as bream in the estuary, snapper on the nearshore reefs and tuna on the deep blue. Our experienced and licensed charter fishing boat operators have the knowledge and equipment to ensure a great day’s fishing. Whether [...]
Back in February, a keen angler Taigan Heath and a few mates headed to South West Rocks to target some warm water pelagics. Fishing offshore of Grassy Head, Taigan and his crew managed some consistent catches of Spotted Mackerel. After noticing some larger marks deeper in the water column on the sounder, they decided to [...]
Fisheries Officers from the states South West have apprehended a man from Gooramadda, allegedly using an unlawful wire trap to take Murray Crayfish from the Murray River near Howlong. As a result of a surveillance operation, the man was observed and recorded using the trap to take four Murray Crayfish. Upon inspection by Fisheries Officers, [...]
