Shutdown Aussie Bass
“A bad day’s fishing is better than a good day at work.” If this is a phrase that you’re all too familiar with, then chances are you have experienced a few of those dreadful doughnut days when you can’t catch a fish to save your life. They are so bloody frustrating that you even contemplate taking up golf! But rest easy, gain
Australian Bass In Dams
Words & Images: Colin MacDonald So you have planned a fishing trip, and have decided to give one of our many stocked freshwater dams a go. I get it; the idea is sound. A place constantly stocked with… fish; how hard can it be to catch them? Surely they will be jumping in the boat! As you leave the ramp
Black Marlin on skirted lures
Each year, from September to April, juvenile black marlin are available to anglers along our eastern seaboard. Their proximity to the coast and willingness to feed makes them a prime target for any game fisherman, from novice to expert. Migration Generally juvenile fish will begin to show in North Queensland around September, making their way down the coast gradually, stopping
Flood Water Aussie Bass
I can’t count the number of times I have prepped my fishing gear, packed the camera, and set the alarm for an early start – only to wake the following morning to that familiar sound of rain bucketing down on my roof! This pattern has plagued me for the last month and a half, so finally I thought enough was
Australian Bass On Fly
Australian bass are one of my favourite species to target on the surface, particularly with fly gear. The surface strikes can be spectacular to watch and also very aggressive. However, before I even start this story, of important note is that it’s currently closed season for wild Australian bass in NSW and QLD; so why are we printing this story