A joint investigation by the Victorian Fisheries Authority and NSW DPI Fisheries has resulted in the most significant penalty relating to a freshwater species in Victoria in the last 20 years. The investigation found that between 2017 and 2019, a 40-year-old man had illegally netted almost 12 tonnes of golden perch from the Darling River [...]
2023 is the Year of Accessible Tourism in Queensland and three fishing charter operators based in Queensland are reeling in new customers thanks to their ingenious quest to open fishing to all anglers, regardless of their mental or physical abilities. A wheelchair-designed charter cruise, a fishing operator with a purpose-built motorised rod, and a business [...]
NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has extended a biosecurity control order until 14 June 2023 to minimise White Spot risks in the Clarence River estuary. NSW Chief Veterinary Officer, Sarah Britton, said the extended control order supports risk management activities, which underpin the continuation of trade in NSW and other parts of Australia. “Input from [...]
By Nigel Webster The dilemma for me has always been that it is tough to focus on fishing two separate approaches and ultimately doing both of them justice. I spend a lot of time fishing offshore with both bait and lure. I have had some great days over past seasons fishing with soft plastic and [...]
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. Â 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 [...]
