Articles
When shallow isn’t shallow enough!
• Stephen Booth (first published January 2022) I’m lucky that I get to hang around really good anglers most of the time and this gives me the opportunity to learn new ways of doing old […]
Saltwater
Articles
Lining up for a better leader – avoid losing big fish
• Brett Geddes (first published December 2021) All anglers have endured the frustration and despair of losing a fish to a busted leader. The culprit is typically assumed to be the snaggy, weedy or rock-strewn […]
Articles
Unstructured: coral trout fishing out yonder
• by John Loeskow Coral trout would have to be one of the most sought-after fish species across the top half of Australia. From the Sunshine Coast in Queensland to Shark Bay in Western Australia, […]
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Throwing loops for weed munchers
• by Lachlan Hickey Luderick (or blackfish) have to be one of the most underrated and under targeted fish on fly gear. Readily available from about Hervey Bay in Queensland and down to most of […]
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Fabulous Peter Faust: bag a barra without a boat
by Wayne Kampe • Few barra anglers need to be reminded of the significance of Lake Proserpine, aka Peter Faust Dam. For over a decade, it has been a terrific draw card for those of […]
Articles
Adventure among the atolls – Mackerel Islands
by Troy Honey • The beautiful Mackerel Islands, located a short 22km off the spectacular Pilbara coast of Western Australia, comprise of 10 island atolls. Two of these islands, Thevenard and Direction, provide both accommodation […]
Articles
Cheating the tax man
• by Steve ‘Starlo’ Starling None of us particularly enjoy paying taxes, but when those levies take the form of a prize catch stolen from our lines by a hungry predator, the pain is real! […]
Articles
Southern summer pelagic action
• by Mark Gercovich Cruising around in an open boat on a flat blue sea, casting lures at fast-moving pelagic fish, is something we used to associate with sportfishing in more tropical climes. However, when […]
Feature
Fishing for bull sharks
by Aaron Walker • Sitting back on a lazy Saturday watching various fishing shows on offer is something we have all done to itch the scratch that is our fishing addiction. Everyone loves dreaming about […]
Back To Basics
New twists on fooling flathead
by Steve ‘Starlo’ Starling • The humble flathead is Australia’s most popular saltwater target, and it’s not too hard to see why. Whether you target tigers in Tassie, yanks in Victoria, sandies in NSW, […]
