By Alistair McGlashan When it comes to catching marlin there are four main techniques, the key is to know when which technique works best. The hardest part of marlin fishing is finding them. In the open ocean, riding the currents finding marlin can be akin to locating a needle in a haystack. To make matters [...]

By Amanda Keilar (fishing_nanna) The Women in Recreational Fishing Network (WIRF) in Victoria have been very busy on lots of levels.  WIRF has its five year Anniversary on March 8th which happens to be International Womens Day. It will be celebrated with fishing events run by WIRF locals groups across that state. The WIRF network [...]

Fishers who support research by reporting tagged mud crabs in Queensland can get their claws on free escape vents. The reports will help researchers track the spawning migration of female mud crabs and learn more about the species. Department of Agriculture and Fisheries principal scientist Dr Julie Robins said the research would help ensure Queensland [...]

Seafood Positive throws sustainable seafood a line with the launch of OneFishTwoFish Australians eat more than 356,000 tonnes of seafood each year, now there is a simple way for seafood lovers to give back to the ocean via OneFishTwoFish, a new program which aims to return two fish to the sea for every fish or [...]

The best just got better! Painted HeadlockZ Finesse with a UV pop! HeadlockZ Finesse jigheads are a favourite for finesse plastics anglers around the country and now you can add another dimension to your presentation with the addition of the HeadlockZ Finesse UV range, available in four colours to compliment or contrast your favourite soft [...]

Carl jocumsen a local Toowoomba based angler has made it to the 2023 bassmaster classic after 10 years of trying in America. The best master classic is the elitist of bass fishing world with many international Anglers from Japan competing each year in the bassmaster elite series. Carl jocumsen has certainly had his fair share [...]

Travelling anglers know the value of quality multi-section rods. Flying around the country to fish usually means toting cumbersome rod tubes, which these days often attract an excess baggage fee. It’s also a gamble that when you open your rod tube, its valuable contents will still be in usable condition! Multi-piece rods offer an obvious [...]

Nige Webster has spent lengthy periods talking lures with NSW based lure designer Brian Bochow. Nige recounts an interesting tale that involves a quest for offshore pelagics and flathead using spinnerbaits. I recently got speaking with some of the crew from a local tackle store in my home town about a contraption they have developed [...]

The ability to assess conditions and choose lures according to what’s happening below the surface is a key component to luring success, writes Richard Linossi. Today there are hundreds of different lures available to the angler and deciding which one to fish with can be a daunting exercise. There are vibes, hardbodies, top water lures, [...]

Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today introduced the 5.7L V10 350hp SeaPro™ outboard at the Miami International Boat Show. Engineered for commercial applications, this outboard combines the latest innovations and advanced technologies from Mercury’s all-new V10 outboard platform with the performance, durability and reliability customers have come to know and expect [...]