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Cod fun at Copeton Dam
Adam Townsend | First Published: April 2017 » Regular Features / Area Report /
It is hard to believe we are already halfway through the Murray cod season but as they say, time flies when you’re having fun.
Getting Deeper into kayaking
Justin Willmer | First Published: April 2017 » Regular Features / Kayaking /
Whether it’s a lake, river or the open ocean, the surface of the water hides many secrets below, including changes in water depth, holes, drains and depressions in the bottom, along with structure such as weed, rock, oysters and timber.
Trout are getting ready for the cool season spawn
Steve Williamson | First Published: April 2017 » Area Articles / New South Wales / Freshwater / Jindabyne /
April is the month that we start to see a reduction in the surface temperature of the lake, which seems to spur a few trout on for an early spawning run. Some trout will start moving into the Thredbo River. You can now really feel the mornings getting cooler and the water temperatures are dropping.
Coming in or getting out?
Stephen Worley | First Published: April 2017 » Regular Features / Area Report /
Daylight savings is out for another year, and something tells me there will be no lack of recreation this month. Last year the Easter rush was done and dusted by April. This April is going to be a lot busier around the Coffs region ,with school holidays and Easter spread throughout the month.
Presenting a fresh spin on catching snapper
Stephen Worley | First Published: April 2017 » Feature Articles / New South Wales /
Here’s a story that’s not only for the snapper anglers looking for something new, but will hopefully also inspire other anglers to explore new ways to freshen up their fishing.
Bundanoon Dam for rough and tough bass fishing
Toby Grundy | First Published: April 2017 » Regular Features / Kayaking /
Bundanoon Dam is located about forty minutes from Mittagong and about 30 minutes from Mossvale in the Southern Highlands of NSW. Both of these towns have all the usual amenities including supermarkets, petrol stations, cafes and so on.
The fishing heats up as the temperature cools
Peter Jacovides | First Published: April 2017 » Regular Features / Area Report /
This time of year the minds of freshwater anglers in Western Sydney turn to estuary bass and Blue Mountains trout. I’ll talk about trout next month because my mind right now is full of visions of big bronze battlers tearing back to their snaggy lairs with my favourite lure clenched firmly in their toothless jaws. They all seem set on stealing my new deep divers and spinnerbaits, leaving me shaking but ecstatic at having battled and lost to a big bass or EP stocking up for the breeding season in the salt.
Easter feast: seafood paella
Spero Kartanos | First Published: April 2017 » Regular Features / Cooking /
Late one night on TV I saw a recipe for a squid paella, and I’m so glad I did! The recipe has been used by a family restaurant in Spain for 88 years. I made a few small changes to suit my taste, and added a few spices, and I now cook it nearly every time we catch some fresh squid. Everyone who has tasted it can’t wait to have it again!
Lots of surface activity
Stan Young | First Published: April 2017 » Regular Features / Area Report /
The east Australian currents are doing a great job this year by bringing the clear blue water in close, and with it come the pelagics and large bait schools.
Big wet aftermath set to fire
Mark Bargenquast | First Published: April 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Tropical North / Weipa /
With afternoon storms still lingering on and all the creeks and rivers flowing, it looks like we will have a ripper season ahead. Everyone knows drought on the land means drought in the sea and it’s true. The big rains up here in the gulf get everything breeding and feeding.
Land-based run-off barra
Jackson Bargenquast | First Published: April 2017 » Regular Features / Junior /
At any time of the year, the wild environment of Cape York always produces good numbers of fish. The species you catch and how and where you catch them can vary dramatically. This month I will be focusing on barramundi and the variety of other species that can be caught when chasing them. At this time of the year, barra fishing can be very successful. With all of the rain, why shouldn’t it be?
Reefs coming up with the goods in the bay
Scott Bradley | First Published: April 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Central QLD / Hervey Bay /
The Fraser Coast looks extra crispy due to the lack of rain. A stark contrast to the usual lush green surroundings we enjoy at this time of year.
Barra on the menu in cooling waters
Keith Day | First Published: April 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Tropical North / Mackay /
Although officially Autumn began on 1 March, our hot, humid wet season really doesn’t start to cool off until April, and of course that change of seasons and conditions heralds in new angling challenges and opportunities.
The cool weather change is cool for mixed bags
Josh Dunn | First Published: April 2017 » Regular Features / Area Report /
April is the perfect month and point between seasons for fishing. Mangrove jack, trevally, large bream, flathead and also the odd tailor and mulloway are on the bite from the cool change. Baitfish are plentiful.
Find the fish first, then enjoy the catching
Jason Ehrlich | First Published: April 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Freshwater / Freshwater QLD /
I am being faced with a boat dilemma. I just sold my bass boat, which was my pride and joy for the last four years. When I went for a fish in lakes and big rivers, this would be the boat I would take. Bass boats are perfect for this style of fishing; they carry heaps of gear, are comfortable and go very fast.
Consistent bottom fishing
Ed Falconer | First Published: April 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Southern QLD / Rainbow Beach /
We are continuing to enjoy reasonably good weather, allowing for a few offshore trips.
Great time to chase flathead
Grayson Fong | First Published: April 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Southern QLD / Northern Bay /
What a blistering first quarter of the year we have had! With temperatures crushing the history books, our heads are all turned to what the rest of the year will bring us climatically.
Brisbane Marine is a growing boat bonanza
Tag | First Published: April 2017 » Regular Features / Boating /
Brisbane Marine is a business on the rise with a growing stable of brands, service and sales second to none, to now offer boaties a one-stop shop for all their boating needs.
Not much has changed with late season runs
John Gooding | First Published: April 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Southern QLD / Brisbane Offshore /
Nothing has changed as far as the pelagics are concerned. They are still playing hardball. There’s been a few Spanish mackerel caught on the coffee rock along Moreton Island, but Point Lookout has been very erratic and the lack of tinnies trolling the area is a giveaway. There’s not a lot happening.
Cooler weather brings on gold coast fishing action
David Green | First Published: April 2017 » Regular Features / Area Report /
April is generally the best month of the year to chase big Spanish mackerel, wahoo and blue marlin off the Gold Coast and we hope to see an increase in action this month.
Getting the edge with fresh squid
Luke Griffiths | First Published: April 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Tropical North / Whitsundays /
April can be a bit of a funny month as we usually see a noticeable change in the weather. It marks the trend of the temperatures dropping, and weather slowly morphing into our cooler month patterns.
Cooler waters will bring plenty of action
Lynton Heffer | First Published: April 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Tropical North / Port Douglas /
The foundations have been laid for a good fishing period ahead. As the wet season progressed we saw some heavy rainfalls in Far North Queensland – the catalyst for creating new marine life and rich food sources to enjoyed by our local fish species both inshore and offshore. This has been evident by the amount of bait life seen along our beaches and foreshore.
More grunt!
Dave Hodge | First Published: April 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Tropical North / Townsville /
The last month has been the best grunter fishing I’ve seen in the whole time I’ve lived in Townsville, and we are getting consistent results on lures every time we decide to chase them.
Barra putting on condition for winter
Rob Howell | First Published: April 2017 » Regular Features / Area Report /
It has been a great start to autumn, with our metre-plus barra starting to fire up once again.
Stanage Bay is welcoming to autumn visitors
Von Ireland | First Published: April 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Central QLD / Stanage Bay /
Turtles are just about at the end of their season on the local beaches and islands, thus moving the tiger sharks to deeper water. The tiger sharks like munching on the young defenceless turtles. Usually by April, it is safe to swim again. Not sure where some people get their information on the shark decline. Obviously they have never visited Stanage waterways to fish.
Longtails leading the charge
Nabeel Issa | First Published: April 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Southern QLD / Southern Bay /
Snapper and grassy sweetlip have been in good numbers over the shallow reefs around Peel Island and Wellington Point. Look for the reef drop-offs and throw lightly-weighted soft plastics to the edges. ZMan Slim SwimZ and the new 65mm Cranka Crabs have been the stand-outs.
Various trevally species are playing the game
Phil James | First Published: April 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Central QLD / Hervey Bay /
Recently, my wife and I spent a very enjoyable week on Norfolk Island. Just about everyone we know had already been over there, so we thought it better be our turn. In case you’re wondering, I didn’t take any fishing gear, the result of a most prudent decision to do just the tourist things. The week turned out to be jam packed with exploring the island’s beauty, catching up with lots of history and socialising with new friends.
Catch a fish without breaking a sweat
Angus James | First Published: April 2017 » Regular Features / Area Report /
It’s that time of the year when the temperature and humidity starts to drop. This makes all of our favourite outdoor activities a lot more enjoyable! I love the start of the cooler weather, because it opens up a lot of opportunities for extra effort when putting in the hard yards trekking into remote country, exploring stunning scenery and finding secret honey holes loaded with fish!
Hit and miss weather windows
Liam Jones | First Published: April 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Central QLD / Gladstone /
The weather gods finally started to play nice and we had a few decent breaks in the normal constant blow throughout March. Those that were lucky enough to get out were rewarded with great catches of redthroat emperor, which have been in plague proportions over the past few months. Even the closer, more pressured reefs have been producing solid fish in good numbers.
Loving the successful Net Free Zone
Dan Kaggelis | First Published: April 2017 » Regular Features / Area Report /
When the Trinity Bay Net Free Zone was established two years ago, its main objective was to increase recreational fishing opportunities in Cairns, thereby supporting tourism and economic growth. Two years down the track the evidence of its success is overwhelming.
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