Not sure whether to use a popper or a minnow? Why not use a lure that can perform the job of both types and get a bit of pop and wiggle, as Dave Magner explains. There is no doubt that the most enjoyable way to catch our native freshwater sportsfish is with surface lures. When [...]

Hon Mark Banasiak (left) with members of the working group on the steps of Parliament House, Sydney Eight of New South Wales’ most respected recreational fishing leaders were hosted on 6 May at NSW Parliament House by Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party Legislative Council member, the Hon. Mark Banasiak MLC to chart a course for [...]

With 80 years under its belt, Australia’s most iconic aluminium boat brand, Quintrex, marks a major milestone—celebrating eight decades of innovation, craftsmanship, and unforgettable adventures on the water. Founded in 1945 in Sydney by Terry Quantrill, Quintrex began as a bold vision shared by two passionate entrepreneurs. What started as a modest operation has grown [...]

REC fishers are reminded that the annual fishing closure for Australian bass and estuary perch has commenced and covering all coastal rivers and estuaries in New South Wales. NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), program leader fish Stocking & Enhancement Operations, Jim Harnwell emphasised the importance of the zero-bag limit during this [...]

MORE than 225,000 dusky flathead have been stocked into East Gippsland estuaries over the past five years, further improving recreational fishing opportunities and supporting regional businesses that rely on tourism. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) chief executive officer Travis Dowling said angler interest in the species continues to grow and this season’s stocking of 62,300 dusky [...]

The ultimate micro-finesse curl tail grub is here! The latest addition to the ZMan Micro Finesse BaitZ range has arrived in the form of a finesse curl tail that is sure to get the eats when the bite is tough or the bait small. Guppy GrubZ features a compact, chunky body for easy jighead rigging, [...]

An Analysis of Economic and Market Effects Introduction The United States’ imposition of tariffs on various goods can have far-reaching impacts, not only within its own borders but also on global trade and industries. The recreational fishing industry in Australia is no exception. This document explores the various ways in which USA tariffs have affected [...]

Victorian populations of freshwater catfish are continuing on their road to recovery, with more than 25,000 of the native species to be relocated to new homes in the state’s north. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis Dowling said the catfish have been moved from a large private dam near Lancefield and lakes at the Mallee [...]

OzFish says NSW has not seen the end of the blackwater event that has killed hundreds of thousands of fish, and warns the mass deaths will affect recreational and commercial fisheries for years to come. The Australian fish charity says restoring floodplain swamps, particularly the Tuckean Swamp in the lower Richmond River, is crucial to [...]