The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with vital repair and maintenance works to reopen the iconic Middle Brighton Pier. Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne said the vital repair and maintenance works will not only ensure the pier is made safe for everyone to use again in coming months but will also ensure [...]
Andrew McGovern shares his favourite estuary and river systems of southern NSW and details what species to expect and how best to fish for them. The far south coast of New South Wales spans from Bateman’s Bay in the north all way to Eden in the south. Within this stretch of coastline are some of [...]
Navico, parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad®, B&G® and C-MAP® brands is excited to announce a partnership with Ozfish Unlimited, a not-for-profit charity helping Aussie recreational fishers get active to improve the health of their local waterways through restoring fish habitat. The bulk of recreational fishers in Australia live in metropolitan areas and because of [...]
Boaters and visitors heading out on the water will be able to enjoy upgraded facilities at the popular Flagstaff Jetty on the Gippsland Lakes, which is home to some of the nation’s biggest and most beautiful inland waterways. The upgraded jetty and maintenance dredging will improve access and safety for boaters well into the future [...]
November 2020 marked the first anniversary of the Territory Government’s purpose built artificial reefs, and all four sites are flourishing with an abundance of native fish species and sedentary organisms. Layers of marine growth including soft corals, sea weeds and other organisms are now present on all of the structures, with over 40 different species [...]
Fishing clubs and community groups across Victoria will have more access to funds to improve fishing in their local area thanks to a new category of Recreational Fishing Grants. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne said the new intermediate category of grants was funded by fishing licence fees and complements the Andrews Labor Government’s [...]
The 13 FISH reporting hotline continues to ensure fishing in Victoria will be sustainable for years to come, after a call by a member of the public led to two people having their vehicle, kayak and fishing equipment seized. Lakes Entrance-based Fisheries Officer Christine Watterson said officers received a call through the 13 FISH hotline [...]
QUICK FG KNOT This method of tying the FG Knot was developed by Mick Caulfield. It is an ideal solution for those who want to tie the knot “On – the – Run” whether that be in the boat or on a jetty They key to tying an effective FG is to secure both ends [...]
Steve and Cathy Sherwell opened Reef Sprinter in Port Douglas in 2005 after spotting an opportunity to provide tourists with fast, fun snorkelling trips. It turned out to be very good idea, with the company now boasting a fleet of three custom-made RIBs, offering national and international visitors a range of tours to experience the [...]
The Latrobe River has been stocked with Australian bass for the first time receiving 20,000 fingerlings as part of a plan to further improve freshwater fishing in Gippsland. Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO, Travis Dowling, said Australian bass are a highly regarded recreational sportfish, native to Gippsland and Australia’s east coast. “Our statewide fish stocking program [...]
