Hooked Up 149 October 2024
In this issue Kozi Sekino graces the cover and he’s put together a great story on chasing the big southern calamari that come into the bay to spawn at this time of year. He provides some great info on how to target them in the faster currents and deeper waters where these squid reside. Jack Hammond provides a great story on chasing big east coast dusky flathead using jerkbaits, he has some great lure suggestions and techniques to get you on to some big lizards wherever you reside in the country. Murray cod season might be closed for Vic and NSW but Colby Lesko gives us the lowdown on both cod and yellas in Eildon and Blowering through spring and
Daiwa 24 Certate Review
Fishing gear is put to the ultimate test when targeting fish near structure – it places the most pressure on the gear and the angler has limited time to make decisions. In these high-pressure scenarios, your experience and ability to act instinctively are major factors in whether you land the fish. Your gear is of secondary importance, although still crucial. This is true when a GT or kingfish is trying to run you into a shallow reef, or a big bream or estuary perch is making a run for a submerged tree, or a mussel-lined pontoon. As someone who fishes a lot of heavy structure in estuaries, I’m always looking for gear that can give me an edge on the
Yamashita 2024 Live Search Jigs Review
Hooked Up and Yamashita Japan Regular readers of Hooked Up and viewers of Hooked Up Video (our YouTube channel) will know I regularly fish with the crew from Yamashita Japan. Pro egi angler Eisuke Kawakami visits a few times each year. It’s always a fun time: long days on the squid, testing new products, and enjoying long lunches or dinners where I make sure the boys get a good Australian feed. New Products: Yamashita Live Search Range and K Series On their most recent trip, they brought over the new colours in the Yamashita Live Search range and K series. We’ve been busy updating two new boats this year, so the start of the year has been slow for me
Hoked Up 148 September 2024
In this issue Thomas Pinter graces the cover and he provides some great tips on getting into golden perch this spring. Jamie Crawford provides and in-depth guide on tackling Coffin Bay, and the species on offer offshore. Hooked Up sits down with the CEO of the Brunswick Corporation to discuss the future of big V8 outboards and boating electronics. We review the new Daiwa 24 Certate and we head out with the crew from Yamashita Japan testing out the new Live Search jigs as well as some new colours in the K series.
Mulloway On Soft Vibes
Ultimate Guide to Fishing for Mulloway: Techniques, Tides, and Technology Introduction to Mulloway FishingMulloway are highly sought-after estuary sport fish, beloved by anglers across the east coast of Australia. These versatile fish inhabit various environments including rivers, creeks, estuary systems, beaches, headlands, and offshore reefs. Whether using dead or live baits or a range of lures, mulloway fishing offers numerous opportunities. My personal favorite technique is fishing with soft vibes in 10 to 40 meters of water within estuary systems. Fishing Hotspot: Port StephensPort Stephens is famous for its deep-water mulloway fishery. This expansive estuary system, with depths reaching up to 40 meters, provides a rich environment for anglers. Key fishing locations in Port Stephens include: In these areas, particularly
South Aus Salmon In The Surf
The Ultimate Guide to Chasing Australian Salmon Along the South Australian Coastline Introduction to Australian Salmon Fishing Every winter, I eagerly anticipate the arrival of Australian salmon along our local South Australian coastline. This signals the start of the salmon season, with the first massive schools indicating that more fish are on their way. These high-energy beaches soon come alive with a vibrant biomass of hungry salmon. When and Where to Find Australian Salmon In South Australia, salmon schools typically arrive from the west and begin filtering onto our local beaches at the start of winter. While some salmon are available year-round, the peak season delivers an unparalleled number of fish as the water cools. Each year varies in timing
East Coast Snapper
Now we’re in the cooler months of the year, it’s time to dust off the snapper gear and go chase some big winter reds in the shallows. The east coast of Australia is famous for its great snapper fishing all year round, but leading into winter is when the east coast current pushes out to sea, forcing the temperatures down. This really fires up those big trophy snapper up in the shallows, making it the perfect time to target them. There are many techniques used to target snapper along the east coast, whether that’s floating baits back in a burley trail, or slow-pitch jigging out in those deeper reefs. They are an awesome sportfish targeted by many anglers around Australia,
Trolling For Lake Jindabyne Trout
As with any trip to a new destination, there is always a cocktail of anticipation and excitement that bubbles away inside, and Jindabyne was no different. Its bigger brethren, Eucumbene Dam, roughly 30 minutes down Kosciuszko Road, is a place where I’ve spent more icy mornings than any other trout dam in this country. While Jindy and Eucumbene do share some similarities they are also poles apart, like Sydney and Melbourne. For instance, when both waterways were dammed back in the 1950s and ’60s the good people at Adaminaby decided to have all 102 of their houses uprooted and moved 10km away, while the industrious and less sentimental folk at Jindabyne opted to have new houses built for them 2km