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Best Inshore Topwater Lures: Which One Should You Use?

August 20, 2026 Barra Fishing Tips Barramundi or King Threadfin (Estuary predators)

If you’ve got a few topwater lures sitting in front of you but no real reason for choosing one over the others, you’re basically guessing. ...

Winter Fishing: 5 WAYS To Find Fish In Cooler Months

May 28, 2026 A bit of everything Sounders / Fish Finders

A lot of fishos think winter fishing means the fish have packed up and gone on holidays, and fair enough too. Up here in North ...

Fishing With Vibes? Here’s Why You’re Missing Bites

May 14, 2026 Barramundi or King Threadfin (Estuary predators) Gear, Tackle, Knots

Fishing with vibes but not getting bites? This guide breaks down why fish are ignoring your lure and what to change to get consistent bites.

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FUEL IS UP! 8 Ways to REDUCE Boat Fuel Consumption

April 23, 2026 A bit of everything Boating tips

Fuel prices have been all over the place lately and if you’ve been filling up your boat, you’ve definitely felt it! In reality, fuel has ...

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Fishing Rules in QLD: How Much Can We Really Trust the Data?

April 16, 2026 Miscellaneous Fishing RMF News

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How to Hook Live Bait (The Right Way for Every Species)

April 2, 2026 Live Bait Live Bait (Mullet, Herring, Gar, Prawns)

One of the most common mistakes I see is anglers hooking live bait in the wrong spot and wondering why it doesn’t get eaten. The ...

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6 Mistakes When Using Live Bait That Cost You Trophy Fish

March 26, 2026 Live Bait Live Bait (Mullet, Herring, Gar, Prawns)

Using live bait is one of the most effective ways to catch quality fish, but only if you do it right! After decades on the ...

7 Offshore Fishing Tips Most Anglers Haven’t Figured Out

February 26, 2026 Offshore Demersals (Red Emperor, Nannygai, Snapper, Pearl Perch etc.) Offshore fishing tips

When you’re fishing offshore for demersals like big red emperor, large-mouth nannygai or other bottom-dwellers, sooner or later you meet the taxman .🦈 Your only ...

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What Is Slow Pitch Jigging? (And How It Really Works!)

December 18, 2025 Offshore Demersals (Red Emperor, Nannygai, Snapper, Pearl Perch etc.) Offshore fishing tips

If you fish offshore long enough, you start noticing a pattern that catches a lot of anglers out. You’ll mark fish clearly on the sounder, ...

Ultimate Guide: Golden Snapper/Fingermark & other Foragers

June 5, 2025 Fingermark or Golden Snapper Nearshore Islands/Bays/Headlands (Snapper, Jewfish, Fingermark, Dhufish)

Fingermark or Golden Snapper are a premium table fish and highly prized among the north Australian fishing community for their looks, taste and fighting ability. ...