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The start of winter equals big bream

Tim Latter | First Published: June 2017   »  Regular Features / Area Report /

The mercury will be dropping and so will the water temperature in the Tweed this month. Generally the days are clear, barometers read high and the river runs nice and clear.

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June brings on the big changes

Paul Lennon | First Published: June 2017   »  Area Articles / New South Wales / Mid North Coast / Port Stephens /

While some months the fishing doesn’t change much from the previous month, June brings some big changes. Many species that were around last month like marlin, cobia, longtail tuna, and – to lesser extent – whiting and flathead, are now virtually non-existent.

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The elephant in the room

Rod Mackenzie | First Published: June 2017   »  Area Articles / New South Wales / Freshwater / Robinvale /

If you are looking for cod in our local waters, then Swan Hill has been the place to fish this past month.

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Being kind to kingies, use less down rigging

Craig Mcgill | First Published: June 2017   »  Area Articles / New South Wales / Sydney / Sydney Harbour /

It was a spectacular finish to the autumn season, thoroughly deserved after a woeful start. Up until March the water was just too warm and the fish didn’t like it. To be more accurate, the local fish didn’t like it, but we saw great tropical ring-ins like rainbow runner, cobia and a couple of varieties of northern trevally as compensation.

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Winter sorts the men from the buoys

Johnny Nolan | First Published: June 2017   »  Area Articles / New South Wales / Illawarra / Nowra /

Welcome to winter everyone! Cold, windy, and wet – there’s so much to look forward to. Winter can be the make or break season for fishos. It sorts the smart from the not-so-smart and the crazy from the insane. A warm bed, snuggles with your partner and bacon and egg breakfasts seem much more inviting than heading out in cold westerly winds with a wind chill factor in the minuses. Call me soft, I don’t care.

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The mullet are running

Ian Pereira | First Published: June 2017   »  Area Articles / New South Wales / Mid North Coast / Harrington /

It’s always an exciting time at Harrington when the mullet run. This usually starts around ANZAC day when the winds blow from the west or southwest.

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Freshwater due to be best in June

Peter Phelps | First Published: June 2017   »  Regular Features / Area Report /

June marks the start of one of my favourite season to be out on one of the Hunter’s local lakes. The rivers and creeks are under the bass closed season and while fishing for bass in the rivers is not banned, the bag limit is zero. Some anglers prefer not to target them and let them do their business for the future stocks.

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New record carp captured in Canberra’s southern lake

Bryan Pratt | First Published: June 2017   »  Area Articles / New South Wales / Freshwater / Canberra /

Canberra has long been home to some giant European carp. Local angler Jeffrey Morphett may have blitzed the field with a monster fish weighing 15.5kg caught recently in Canberra’s southernmost lake, Lake Tuggeranong. The fish was caught on a scrubworm on light line and took 40 minutes to subdue.

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The calmer weather options

Darren Redman | First Published: June 2017   »  Area Articles / New South Wales / Far South Coast / Tathra /

The start of winter usually heralds some calm cool weather. This is a time for anglers to take advantage of it and try some different options or techniques.

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Winding lines in the thick of winter

Jamie Robley | First Published: June 2017   »  Area Articles / New South Wales / Central Coast / Central Coast /

It seemed to take a little longer to cool off this year, but now we’re well and truly in the icy grip of winter. Thankfully though, June is still an excellent time for various forms of fishing in our part of the world. Let’s take a look at what can be expected over the coming weeks.

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Laugh as you land lovely luderick

Jamie Robley | First Published: June 2017   »  Feature Articles / New South Wales /

As we move towards the coldest months, one of the best ways to warm up is to get out on our coastal rock ledges. Rock fishing is much more energetic than sitting in a boat, kayak or on a chair by the riverbank. At this time of year the fishing is great.

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Anglers won’t be missing superb winter fishing

Mark Saxon | First Published: June 2017   »  Area Articles / New South Wales / Mid North Coast / Port Macquarie /

June may be one of the cooler months on the calendar, but I have no doubt that with the rivers clearing from the recent rainfall, the fishing is going to be hot! This is the time of year to get out your winter clothing and get into some great fishing. Just think of all the bonuses like fewer crowds on the water and at the ramps. Let’s have a look what’s on offer in the Port Macquarie region.

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June is the time to chill

Jason Scerri | First Published: June 2017   »  Area Articles / New South Wales / Central Coast / Swansea /

It seems like just the other day we had lovely warm weather and the talk was all about the warm waters offshore. Now we are looking at weekly forecasts of very chilly days and even chillier nights.

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Goldens haven’t slowed down for winter

Darcy Scherger | First Published: June 2017   »  Area Articles / Victoria & Tasmania / Freshwater / Mildura /

Golden perch have been providing tight lines for many local anglers targeting them. Recent catches along the Murray River around the Mildura region have proven that there has been no slowing up for golden perch fishing leading into the cooler months.

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Winter brawlers take the bait

Dave Seaman | First Published: June 2017   »  Area Articles / New South Wales / Mid North Coast / Forster /

It’s officially winter according to the calendar. The early morning chill and fog pretty much confirm it. The short days and plummeting evening temperatures are set to continue, as is the run of good fishing in the area.

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Winter is awesome on the Hawkesbury

Dan Selby | First Published: June 2017   »  Area Articles / New South Wales / Sydney / The Hawkesbury /

The first month of winter marks the start of some superb fishing on the Hawkesbury and its tributaries. Anglers willing to brave the cool conditions can expect to encounter luderick, bream, flathead, estuary perch, Australian salmon, tailor and mulloway.

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Moving on with the seasons

Glen Stewart | First Published: June 2017   »  Regular Features / Area Report /

Seasons come and go. Autumns roll into winters and winters into springs. As fishers we sometimes see and seek the changes, depending on your experience the things you notice will vary. Modern distractions – life, as it were, can cloud or muddy the waters.

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Winter means blues and yellows

Anthony Stokman | First Published: June 2017   »  Area Articles / New South Wales / South Coast / Batemans Bay /

If you asked a group of people to put up their hands if they love winter, you’d only get a few hands up. We have a love-hate relationship with winter. Yes, it may be cold. Usually that’s the only reason why hands are down.

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Cod upsizing as winter sets in

Dean Mcfarlane | First Published: June 2017   »  Area Articles / New South Wales / Freshwater / Tamworth /

In recent weeks we’ve seen some waterways fish extremely well, and others very poorly.

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Big fish time off Sydney

Darren Thomas | First Published: June 2017   »  Area Articles / New South Wales / Sydney / Sydney North /

Now that the ocean temps are decreasing, the colder water species are moving in. Our oceans calm with the turning of the East Australian Current, bringing back all manner of species that headed south for the summer. This, my friends, is big fish time.

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Topwater Inviational a unique cod experience

Tag | First Published: June 2017   »  Regular Features / Tournaments /

The inaugural JJ’s Plague Topwater Invitational tournament took place from 21-23 April at Copeton Dam. The event was created by Joel Edwards, owner and operator of JJ’s Plague Lures. He is widely recognised as one of the most consistent big cod fishers in NSW.

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Cooler morning cod catches

Adam Townsend | First Published: June 2017   »  Regular Features / Area Report /

The first frosts have already landed and the cooler mornings are here to stay, but not for long. If chasing XL Murray cod is on your bucket list then it’s time to chuck on the thermals, rug up and hit the water in search of that fish of a lifetime.

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Seafood basket from a kayak

Justin Willmer | First Published: June 2017   »  Regular Features / Kayaking /

With the chill of winter in the air some anglers opt to put their kayaks away in the garage or shed until the weather warms again. Others make the most of stable weather patterns and glassy days, the influx of bait into the rivers and estuaries and the cool weather species coming on the chew.

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Last chance for end of season trout

Steve Williamson | First Published: June 2017   »  Area Articles / New South Wales / Freshwater / Jindabyne /

June has arrived and so has winter. The start to the snow season isn’t far off, nor is the close of the river fishing which will last until the October long weekend.

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Fish are firing across the board

Stephen Worley | First Published: June 2017   »  Regular Features / Area Report /

The fishing over the past months has been remarkably consistent. There have been no long periods of shutdown fish or baitless reefs. The fishing has been firing pretty much across the board.

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Big fish coming in to feed

Stan Young | First Published: June 2017   »  Regular Features / Area Report /

The mackerel season was a good one with plenty fish being caught, mainly school-size fish. As the season starts to slow down the big fish will come in close to feed on the massive schools of baitfish. Longtail tuna and cobia will be with the Spanish competing for the baitfish.

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In a Weipa winter wonderland

Mark Bargenquast | First Published: June 2017   »  Area Articles / Queensland / Tropical North / Weipa /

Finally the southeast trade winds have arrived in force. This means beach fishing, rivers and inshore areas will be our focus for the next few months with fly anglers having an absolute ball.

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Every fish at its fullest

Jackson Bargenquast | First Published: June 2017   »  Regular Features / Junior /

The tropical waters of TNQ are one of the best examples of nature ‘on steroids.’ Everything alive is at its fullest. These fish-rich waters contain many different ecosystems that contain their own fish stocks and have their own successful ways of fishing.

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Hardly a harsh winter in Hervey Bay

Scott Bradley | First Published: June 2017   »  Area Articles / Queensland / Central QLD / Hervey Bay /

June is a magical month of the year when you live on the Fraser Coast. With an average winter temperature of 23°C it’s hardly a harsh winter experience, but we still get the odd cold snap!

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Air fried Thai prawn spring rolls

Lynn Bain | First Published: June 2017   »  Regular Features / Cooking /

Air frying is one of the latest things in cooking techniques and as appliances go, air fryers have come to the fore in the last five years or so. In recent times, there has been a quest to reduce the amount of deep fried foods in the everyday diet of western civilisation. Frying in an air fryer instead of a deep fryer is the answer. You get the crunch without the oil.

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