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To me, landbased fishing is hard to beat. It’s simple fishing, often only requiring rod and reel and a few lures. It’s also a great way to stretch the legs and get some exercise. Though, if catching mulloway on lures is your primary objective, it’s n

WELCOME to this year’s Summer long edition. Summer is a fantastic season for fishing. It’s warm and enticing to be outside and so many popular species are in their prime. For many people, it’s the only time of year they go fishing. The holiday period

VIDEO has emerged of the moment two Ohio tournament anglers were caught cheating at walleye tournament weigh-in. According to Meateater, anglers Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky were busted cheating in the Lake Erie Walleye Trail event. After a dubiou

The last federal government claimed that it had created marine parks in 30% of Australia’s Exclusive Economic Zone, in line with international targets, and the new Labor environment minister recently noted that the recent creation of fully protected

Flying and fishing doesn’t always mix. Anyone who has travelled with fishing gear, or any oversize luggage for that matter, would appreciate the frustration with restrictions that comes with inconsistent airline rules. Not only are fishing rods inher

A BRAND new Zerek Fish Trap colour has arrived. Colour AN (Anita) is a black Fish Trap with highlight, UV-active yellow tail and pectoral fins. Zerek has included a UV-active eye as well. Anita was designed by the Anita Barra boys, Liam Robinson and

These days it’s difficult to choose between soft plastics. Most tackle shop walls are lined with hundreds of varieties. There are different shapes, colours, scents and more. It’s confusing. Bite Science is a new player on the market with a down to ea

ESTUARY perch are often described by some anglers as “the barra of the south”. To aficionados of real barramundi in northern Australia that may seem like a stretch but hear me out. There are lots of similarities, and us southerners can’t always affor

Does frozen bait work? Is fresh bait better? Can I collect and freeze my own? These and many other queries are raised by anglers as they peruse the bait freezer. For experienced anglers frozen bait may be far from a mystery but there are quite a few

FISHING in 150 to 500 metres of water is always challenging. Since the popularisation of electric reels and improved sounder technology this type of bottom fishing has become more accessible to anglers who have access to a decent offshore boat. Impro

AS we head into the warmer months, the summertime sun beams warmth into freshwater streams and impoundments whilst elevating air and land temperatures that further radiate heat into the water. This warmth triggers a raft of metabolic and metamorphic

Sunglasses are an unsung hero. With so much focus on the fishing gear we use and the location we fish, it’s easy to forget the importance of quality eyewear, which in my opinion are essential for fishing. Understanding the differences between various

MURRAY cod is one of our most popular freshwater fish for those of us in the southern part of eastern Australia. Reputed to have been captured up to 1.8m in length weighing in at 113kg, the Murray cod are the stuff of myths and legends. The 113kg cod

When the sun sank behind the high, vertical cliffs on a fairly typical bass fishing afternoon at the Clarence River Gorge, a really pleasant afternoon reached legendary status in an instant. The fishing had been good but now our surface lures were be

MOST fishos love a challenge and these challenges take different forms. Our methods and techniques adapt over time as we progress as anglers. Our skills improve and we catch more fish, bigger fish, or we refine our approach to keep things interesting

ONE of sportfishing’s most popular gigs at present is topwater fishing. What’s topwater I hear you ask. Well, there are many variations on topwater fishing because it covers so many species and types of fishing. It can be fishing small poppers and st

On the east coast of Australia the summer current moves slowly from the north tracking along the coast in a series of winding eddies as it moves onto the inshore grounds. Every season is different, but the movement of this big band of warm water chan

After three years of Covid lockdowns, closed borders and shut down international travel, everything is open again and many Australian anglers will be looking at getting away or may have already enjoyed a fishing trip interstate or overseas. Covid pla

Fishermen utilise all types of vehicles in the pursuit of finding and catching fish. This includes boats, cars, motorbikes, pushbikes (some are helped along by batteries these days), but I reckon helicopters are probably the most exciting way to go c

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Catching billfish on lures can often be extremely frustrating and sometimes the hook-up and fight might only last for seconds or just a few minutes. Marlin have a tough boney bill and upper and bottom jaw and the point of the hook can sometimes grab

These days it’s hard to predict seasonal changes. The recent flooding across NSW and Queensland seemed to postpone or even override our regular fishing cycles. In flood affected regions the rivers were unfishable, which had an adverse impact offshore

1 Twelve-year-old Max landed this 57cm rainbow trout recently lat the Lake Eildon pondage. 3 Miller Natale, 12-years-old, with a snapper caught on a Gold Coast snapper charter. 4 22-month-old Alexander with his first catch during a recent Book Week.

BACK in the day, fishing magazines would include regular sprinklings of articles titled “I Remember the Day”, (D2R), with recounts of amazing fishing trips sent to fire our imaginations. As a youngster, I’d soak up the words and drool over the images

In today’s modern society we all want our prize possessions to be able to multi-task. If you’re purchasing a new 4WD for example it’s got to be comfortable, look great and be more than competent both on and off the road. Now the same can be said when

Australian fishing TV show Hook, Line and Sinker has been screening on free-toair television for over 20 years. With one half of the comedic fishing duo [Nick Duigan] entering politics, Andrew Hart seems pretty happy about having the boat to himself

I have been using Simrad, more specifically the NSS range in my boats since 2015. Now, I’m certainly no tech guru but I have always found the Simrad gear extremely user friendly. I feel like even the most inexperienced user could navigate their way t

When it comes to chasing the elusive King George whiting quality sounder equipment is well and truly worth it’s weight in gold. The ability to confidently locate likely whiting bottom or interpret on-screen sonar returns can really make the differenc

LIKE many other ocean-minded Aussies, I’m into most activities that take place in, on and around the water. The investment in this passion – boats, fishing gear, boards, wetsuits and more – is nothing to sneeze at, so it’s important to look after you

Fishing World recently got the opportunity to check out Suzuki’s latest DF140BG drive-by-wire range. The twin Suzuki DF140BG outboards were rigged on the Edencraft 6.0 Offshore during a Edencraft “road trip”, showing off the range of boats and engine