Two men were recently convicted and fined $4000 each for being in possession of spearguns and attempting to take fish while in the Brunswick River Habitat Protection Zone of Cape Byron Marine Park. In addition one of the men was convicted for providing a false name to Fisheries Officers and fined an additional $1200. Cape [...]
The annual rules regarding Grey Nurse Sharks around Montague Island within the Batemans Marine Park will come into effect from Tuesday 1 November 2022. Fishing is restricted to protect Grey Nurse Sharks during the period 1 November to 30 April each year. Grey Nurse Sharks are listed as critically endangered and Montague Island is a [...]
Recreational fishers in Botany Bay are reporting seeing mullet with white lesions covering their bodies. This needs further investigation as contamination fears grow each day that the fish in the Bay are already so polluted that more testing needs to be done. One cause of these lesions could be pollution. The planned ferry wharves [...]
It’s easy to take certain lure designs for granted, particularly when the base shape hasn’t changed for a number of decades. Robbie Waller catches up with Paul Carter to discuss the evolution of squid jigs and what to look out for the next time you’re faced with a wall of options at your local tackle [...]
The annual salmon migration along the Western Australian coast is a major event for many anglers and occurs each year around early autumn. The heavy reduction in commercial salmon netting has fuelled this increase in numbers and as a result has been given the thumbs up from recreational fishermen. Damian Bowman recounts a day to [...]
Hundreds of Quintrex boat owners are set to join forces across the country as they unite for the inaugural Quintrex Community week this Saturday 22nd – Sunday 31st October. The events conception comes twofold – driven towards bringing Quinnie owners together to celebrate the brand and the shared community, whilst providing local Aussies the opportunity [...]
Norbs, for the first time, tests his mettle against northern Australia’s premier sports fish, the mighty barramundi. The mundane Tuesday afternoon silence in late November was snapped when my phone vibrated suddenly on my work desk. Curiously craning my neck, I grabbed the culprit, which was proudly displaying one new text message. It had been [...]
David Hodge shares some of his top tips for exploring tropical waters where an abundant list of species resides. It’s been four years since my family and I made the move to Townsville. I had spent a lot of time in the area in the past, and at the time, it seemed like as good [...]
The State’s annual trout fishing season will start this Saturday 1 October, with conditions primed for a great season. NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Deputy Director General Sean Sloan said as the weather warms up, we expect great fishing for local anglers as the annual trout season opens this Saturday. “Consistent rain over the [...]
The rocks ledges of south east Queensland not only offer spectacular views but make for fantastic platforms to tangle with big pelagics. Pete Morris gives us an insight into what is on offer for the dedicated land based angler. Just over a decade ago my family and I happily made the move interstate. Our time battling [...]
