Lee Brake reveals to us how small, out of the way creeks can be hotspots of piscatorial activity and gives us his game plan for one of his favourite little systems Pinpoint casting is imperative when working snags around a creek mouth. Fish will hold right in the back corners of snags. Let’s [...]

Recreational fishers still have a chance to try their luck at catching a Golden Tag fish at Kings Billabong near Mildura. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne today visited the waterway, which has been stocked with tagged silver perch, golden perch and Murray cod – many of which are still uncaught. The Golden Tag [...]

Fishers and boaters will soon find it easier to get out on the water, with plans now underway to upgrade two boat ramps on the Murray River near Mildura. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne said the plans are being drawn up to improve the boat ramps at Horseshoe Bend near Red Cliffs and [...]

Locals and tourists are a step closer to enjoying upgraded boating and local port facilities in Warneet, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne said the Warneet Boating Precinct Plan – which was developed alongside Better Boating Victoria (BBV) to create a clear vision for the precinct – has [...]

The Andrews Labor Government is making it easier for people to get out on the water, with designs now being developed to improve boating facilities on the Bass Coast. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne said detailed designs are being drawn up to upgrade three boat ramps at Inverloch, Mahers Landing and Cowes. It [...]

Locals are being given an opportunity to have their say on plans for a new Hampton Pier. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne said the draft Sandringham Harbour Local Port Area Plan has now been released for community feedback. Focusing on the ‘on water’ elements, the draft plan aims to improve the safety and [...]

The research is in and shows Australia’s richest fishing competition, Million Dollar Fish (MDF) underwritten by SportsBet, continues to be a massive catch for the Northern Territory. MDF sees a number of tagged fish released across the Top End’s pristine waterways, and anglers throwing in a line from boats, fishing charters and land-based fishing spots [...]

Trevor Hawkins explores the activity of chasing winter trout in trophy lakes and explains why it can often be the best time to target larger than average browns and rainbows. It can be hard to get yourself motivated when the rain is being pushed sideways into your ear, getting down your neck and running down your [...]

By the time winter arrives, many southern bream have departed from the shallow flats and edges in favour of deeper haunts. Brent Hodges discusses how prospecting relatively featureless open water with metal blades can prove highly effective within Victorian estuaries. When I was growing up, chasing black bream required a delicate spread of the very best [...]

Originally derived to suit Australia’s rugged Top End conditions, Quintrex’s Top Ender epitomises the definition of strength in aluminium boating. Part in parcel with its solid build and durability, the Top Ender has comfortably established itself as one of the most popular and sought-after fishing boats Australia-wide – and for good reason. The barra-bass tournament [...]