Tag: Catching Live bait Tips

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Are estuary cod good eating?

March 21, 2024 Catch and Cook

When fishing for jew, fingermark, and barra, a common by-catch is the gold spot or estuary cod. These common species inhabit creeks, rivers, inshore, and semi-offshore ...

Fishing the Duke Islands, Central Queensland

January 11, 2024 Offshore fishing tips

The Duke Islands in Central Queensland are a fishing mecca! Remote enough not to see too much fishing pressure, yet close enough to Stanage Bay ...

Eating live bait challenge

January 4, 2024 Live Bait

Chasing black jew in the Duke Islands and decided to add some pressure with an eating live bait challenge. Rules are simple. Catch a black ...

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Fishing Ninian Bay – Surprise Catch!

August 17, 2023 Offshore fishing tips

Fishing Ninian Bay Cape York is a remote area with great fishing potential. ACCESS VIA CAPE MELVILLE NATIONAL PARK The area can be reached by ...

Choosing the right cast net for your target bait species

May 25, 2023 Live Bait

Choosing the right cast net to catch your target bait species depends on several factors including type/size of bait, net type and quality.

Best Sunglasses for Fishing IMO

August 25, 2022 Gear, Tackle, Knots

The best sunglasses for fishing are not just to protect your eyes from harsh glare. They are also an effective tool for fishing in general; ...

Fishing with live bait in winter

August 11, 2022 Live Bait

Fishing with live bait in winter can be a good alternative to lures. In winter or during a cold snap, the water temperature drops and ...

Bathurst Heads – Princess Charlotte Bay Episode 6.

February 10, 2022 Travelling Australia

Episode 6 of our Princess Charlotte bay trip sees us parked up at Bathurst Heads, having one more go at the barra before our return ...

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Blue Salmon Blues – Princess Charlotte Bay Episode 5

January 20, 2022 Travelling Australia

Episode 5 of our Princess Charlotte Bay trip we aptly named the Blue Salmon Blues (click here to start the series from the beginning). Fishing ...

Crocodiles in Northern Australia

March 25, 2021 Travelling Australia

Crocodiles in Northern Australia are a hot topic at the moment after a yacht skipper Andrew Heard was taken from his dingy by a croc. ...

Finding new fishing spots reconnaissance

July 30, 2020 Boating tips

Finding new fishing spots is my favourite pastime. For land-based and inshore anglers, the best time to do reconnaissance is low tide. I know that ...

Garfish rig for trolling up mackerel – How To Video

September 18, 2018 Gear, Tackle, Knots

Here’s possibly the best garfish rig for trolling up mackerel and other toothy sportsfish. While jigs and metal slices are great for mackerel when they’re ...