Canoes and kayaks are the perfect platforms for getting right into aquatic weedbeds and pulling out a few fat impoundment bass or according to Dave Magner. To the average angler, weeds are an annoyance and something to be avoided at all costs. The dreaded green gunk covers your hooks and clogs your lures and makes [...]
Andrew McGovern looks at the various fresh and saltwater species susceptible to a surface lure or two and explains how best to target them in various situations. There is something special about wild river bass. The power and beauty of each fish makes it all the more exhilarating when you get to experience [...]
Lowrance®, a world-leader in fishing electronics since 1957, rolled-out updated software this month for its line of HDS Live, HDS Carbon and Elite FS fishfinders. The updates include a series of radar interface improvements and new features focused on safety, like Dangerous Target Alert updates, as well as several key product integrations. The new radar [...]
The Victorian Government has formed a partnership with GOTAFE to train the fish farmers of the future. Together with the Government, GOTAFE has created a new, free Certificate Level 3 agriculture course to develop fish farming skills The 12-month course will start on July 16 this year, with a two-day introductory session on July 8 [...]
Vital repair and maintenance work to Middle Brighton Pier are set for completion to restore public access just in time for summer. The repairs to 340 metres of the pier will ensure its safety while planning is undertaken for the long-term vision of the pier precinct. The works are funded through the Victorian Government’s $24 [...]
Recreational fishers and boaters will get the chance to hear all about their beloved pastimes and share ideas on how to make them even better at ten free forums across the state scheduled for June, July and August. From Portland to Lake Tyers, Boort to Ballarat and seven locations in between, the forums will provide [...]
In May 2021 the VFA submitted a bid to host the World Recreational Fishing Conference (WRFC) in Melbourne in 2024. • The WRFC is a global gathering of the recreational fishing community held every three years for researchers, recreational fishers, angling organisations, government worldwide to meet and exchange knowledge on hot topics in recreational fishing. [...]
Traditional bait fishing methods have proven effective for decades on Victoria’s snapper scene. Soft plastics have also come to the fore in recent times. Now it’s time for another type of lure to step into the limelight. Jarrod Day shares the reasons why vibes are the next big thing on Victoria’s snapper scene. We are [...]
Robbie Waller selects his top 10 Tassie waters for kayak anglers to explore. Kayak anglers unfamiliar with the Apple Isle could be forgiven for thinking they could cover most of Tasmania’s kayak fishing options within a couple of weeks. It is, after all, a relatively small state. But there’s fresh and saltwater at every turn, [...]
The Freshwater Fisheries Management Team have prepared a new position statement on how we are supporting the sustaining and rebuilding of small bodied native fish populations: https://vfa.vic.gov.au/operational-policy/small-fish-matter! • The webpage details VFA’s commitment to small bodied native fish, as well as current and possible future contributions that build on the excellent work currently underway by [...]
