Indholdsfortegnelse for June 2020 i Fishing World

Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Lodge This iconic lodge has been completely refurbished, offering luxury wilderness accommodation in an area teaming with sportfish. Location Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Lodge is situated on the western side of Port Essington on Cobourg Peninsula in the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park, western Arnhem Land. Sportfishing Seasons March / April 2021 October / November 2021 Fishing Lodge guests have access to a huge expanse of bays, headlands, offshore reefs and islands where Spanish mackerel, giant trevally, golden snapper, coral trout & many other pelagic and tasty reef species abound. Plus the many sandy mangrove creeks and flats offer great barramundi, threadfin salmon and mangrove jack fishing. Arnhem Land Barramundi Lodge Booking Peak Seasons Only Following the complete refurbishment of the iconic Arnhem Land Barramundi Lodge,…

THE Nambucca Valley on the North Coast of NSW is a popular destination for canoeing and kayaking. According to Nambucca Tourism, one of the most rewarding ways to explore the the Nambucca Valley is to paddle a kayak or canoe along some of the 80 kilometres of navigable waterways. The same waterways offer some of the best fishing along the coast. The rivers and creeks are home to a wide variety of fish from freshwater to saltwater species. There is enough space for everyone on the water – in your canoe and kayak you are assured to comply with social distancing rules and enjoy the exercise you deserve. Please follow the current Government rules at any time. More information about the area at www.nambuccatourism.com.au…

SHIMANO SALTIE THE new Saltie rod series has been designed and developed for Australia’s northern species. Built tough, the Saltie range includes two spin and four baitcast models with varying actions to suit a range of lure fishing styles. Traditional 5’8” and 6’ baitcast rods popular for barramundi are complemented by longer 6’4” and 7’ models, designed for casting large soft plastics and swimbaits. Saltie blanks are made with Shimano’s TC4 layered graphite construction, which is highly durable and enables great lure action and control. The TC4 construction also reduces rod twist, increases sensitivity and feel, and offers impressive power and fighting performance in a lightweight package. The Saltie range features a durable matte green finish, custom shaped premium grade cork grips and Fuji K guides with Alconite inserts. A…

KEEN readers of this magazine will be well aware of the great surf fishing to be had along the coasts of NSW and Queensland. The phenomenal beach fishing for bread-and-butter species like tailor, sand whiting, bream and dart in the warmer northern states is compelling and well documented. What isn’t so well publicised, however, is that there is also some very good surf fishing to be had from beaches further to the south, and particularly in Victoria. It’s a different, but it’s good different. THE MAIN GAME In Victoria, the most commonly targeted species in the surf would have to be the Australian salmon. When it comes to sportfish, “sambos” just about have it all. They are frantic fighters that pull hard and often jump when hooked, they grow to…

AS I write this the world as we know it has radically changed. I wrote the feature for this magazine two weeks ago, and since that time there have been many more restrictions of our social activities, and most of the inland dams are now shut to all recreational activities, including fishing. New Zealand has stopped recreational fishing and hunting as part of their lockdown. It is very likely we will see boat ramp closures in the near future. The 2020 Flathead Classic has been cancelled. The Victorian government has just stopped recreational boating. As a doctor working in the middle of this crisis, I’ve never been in a more stressful situation at work. The next few months will be extremely difficult, but in this time of economic hardship I’m…

“The head and tail are also two of my preferred cooking cuts. By cooking them on the bone, the flesh will retrain its moisture whilst the natural collagen and connective tissue of these working muscles will also contain plenty of flavour.” This article is intended to create awareness about the impact that each one of us has on our local fisheries. Harvesting fish is a right that we all share but harvesting fish in an ethical manner is a responsibility that is often overlooked by many of us. Sustainability is a word that is often misunderstood and misused throughout fishing and food industries. There is nothing sustainable about harvesting fish, but what we can do, is manage the number of fish we take, limiting the impact on our fisheries. Both…

I normally look to winter for projects and activities to keep me busy on those cold and dreary days when I can’t go fishing. The last few months however have seen anglers all over the country in a state of lockdown as the country battles a global pandemic that has changed the lives and lifestyles of everyone. Being stuck at home is a necessary burden so you may as well make most of your idle time and undertake some meaningful fishing related projects! Not only will it help keep away the doldrums but will give you a head start when the restrictions are eased whilst helping preserve your sanity. MAINTAIN YOUR FISHING GEAR AND BOAT Now is as good a time as any to give your fishing outfits some well-deserved…

LOWRANCE has taken mapping to the next level with the announcement of C-MAP Reveal. C-MAP Reveal, a lot like Lowrance’s sonar-based FishReveal, offers unparalleled resolution and definition of underwater sea floor structure. Lowrance says the new product is perfect for diving and fishing enthusiasts. C-MAP Reveal brings ultra-high resolution bathymetric data of the sea floor to Lowrance, plus Simrad and B&G users. Reveal allows you to view the sea floor in a completely new light and clearly identify sea floor structure, along with reefs and ledges to find the best fishing and diving spots. C-MAP Reveal will take your charts to the next level. The C-MAP Reveal charts include all the same data available on their popular Max-N+ charts including • Traditional Navigation Data • High Resolution Bathymetric Coastal Data…

I RECENTLY caught wind of a company on the Gold Coast that was bringing the art of rod building into our schools. The idea was to encourage the youth to think outside the square, giving them a sense of achievement. You could add to that a sense of pride when the project is finished. The brain child behind the innovative idea is Zac Vesey of “U Build Rods”. Zac has a passion to help young people in the tertiary system to have a go at something that may be unfamiliar to some and help others overcome hurdles of being overwhelmed when trying something new. No experience is necessary, you just get online to the rod building course and follow the simple videos. The beauty of this approach is if you…

THE fishing life ebbs and flows between times of plenty and those periods when you struggle to catch a fish. Well, over the last few months I’ve had the privilege of field testing the new Samaki Redic range of bibbed hard body lures and I’ve enjoyed a truly golden run of fishing. I’d go as far to say that the catches I’ve enjoyed using these new Samaki hard bodies have been REDICulous. The Samaki Redic range of hard bodies has been in development for over two years and it’s certainly been worth the wait. There are eight models in the range with five suspending deep diving lures including a 60mm 5ft+, 60mm 10ft +, 80mm 10ft +, 100mm 10ft + and 120mm 10ft +. The other three models are suspending…

The idea of hunting fish for the table is as old as the hills. Analysis of the remains of a 40,000-year-old Asian man reveals that freshwater fish was a regular part of his diet. Ancient art and writings found beside the Nile River, depicts the use of nets, harpoons, traps and hook and line to catch eels and catfish. And whilst not as life-determining at it once might have been, fishing for food remains relevant to many. Eating your catch is satisfying, healthy and provides purpose for sustainable angling rather than a licence for abuse. Unfortunately, rednecks remain alive and well, continuing to exceed bag limit, use illegal methods (nets, traps etc) and sell fish on the black market, and some of these characters are not nice people. So, rather…

I don’t know about you, but I have found it difficult get a clear understanding of the dos and don’ts of Covid–19 guidelines, particularly as they relate to fishing and boating. I knew I could go into the community for exercise, but I wasn’t sure where fishing fitted, or if I could use my boat. As a New South Welshman, my understanding was that fishing and boating were not permitted in the early stages of our lockdown, but thanks to legal advice sort by the NSW Police Minister David Elliott, both fishing and rec. boating are now deemed to be "passive exercise", and therefore permitted if social distancing and group regulations are adhered too. Although Covid–19 regulations have been fluid initially, things appear to be settling down as daily infection…

“Soft, dry and stable”. That’s how Haines Hunter managing director John Haber describes his vision for the ride of the new series of Southern Formula blue water fishing boats. “Anyone can make a boat that handles well going flat out in calm water”, says John, “but when you’re fishing, you’re hardly ever going flat out. We wanted to make a boat with exceptional performance at more moderate speeds and in rougher conditions.” Happily for me I recently got to experience that performance during an on-water test of the new Southern Formula 2100 in Port Phillip Bay off Sorrento, Victoria. Along for the ride were John, myself, and noted fishing journo Charlie Micallef, of South Seas Adventures fame. Together we slipped the shiny 6.4 m vessel off the twin-axle Easy-Tow trailer…

I love chasing bream in winter. While most pundits will tell you there’s nothing better than seeing cicada-obsessed bream slurp a lure off the surface, I get the same feeling when I detect that subtle bite that only comes when your fishing super-slow presentations in super-deep water. Over the past few winters we’ve had the opportunity to crack a pattern in my local river which has yielded some of the best bags of bream I’ve seen in decades. The abundance and quality of fish has been a real surprise considering how slow bream grow and amount of commercial pressure on our river. The last time I’ve seen this quality of fish was 30 years ago when we used to target them on live black crabs fishing the nastiest terrain we…

THE FG is an incredibly strong tension knot designed to connect polyethylene mainline to fluorocarbon and nylon leader. Thanks to its slim profile, the FG knot has been revolutionary for modern finesse and heavy tackle fishing techniques. The drawback of the FG knot is the tying process. It can be a difficult and time consuming knot to tie. The FG Wizz has been designed by keen Australian angler Ray Fewell to make tying the knot simple and easy. The FG Wizz is made in Australia and uses flexible stems that keep tension on your braid mainline, allowing both hands to concentrate on weaving the leader across the braid. This results in a uniform and tight cross-wrap. The FG Wizz is particularly useful for connecting lighter braid mainline to light leader…

As I sit and write this, the entire world is consumed by the pandemic of Coronavirus. I am firmly in the middle of this unprecedented health care crisis. Between the time I write this and when this magazine is published, there will be great changes in the number infected, the outcomes of those who get sick and the drastic effects this unprecedented event has on our economy. But the fish will still be out there, and in terms of social distancing, fishing is one of the safest recreational activities there is, provided you don’t fish in a crowd. A lot of people will lose their jobs and the focus on non- essential spending will have a devastating effect on tackle shops, boat sales, guided fishing operations and anyone who had…

I’VE always had a local pond to fish. I can remember at 10 years of age we lived in Sydney and had a holiday house at Werri Beach just south of Kiama. My brother and I used to fish the local Werri Lagoon every weekend we were down there for poddy mullet, bream and eels. We had some great times walking those banks, fishing and mucking around as kids do. Life was pretty carefree back in the ‘70s but when I got older, I always had a little honey hole that was easy to get to and had fish in it. It may have been bass or bream or mullet or even carp but it was a means of keeping my sanity and a way of clearing my head when…

SYDNEY-based Rod Findlay is an experienced game fisho and no stranger to offshore boats. A few years back I spent a day onboard Murrifin, Rod and his brother Craig’s 39 foot flybridge cruiser. Murrifin was no ordinary boat. Rod and Craig built the boat, creating a deadly game fishing platform, one that’s spent many days successfully chasing fish off the East Coast. Rod also had a second boat which was recently sold, a large trailerable centre console, and it needed a replacement. The new boat would complement Murrifin; the much-needed second boat for sneaky day trips up and down the coast. The answer was in a Grady White 228 Seafarer, aptly named Murriweeni. Rod bought the boat prior to last year’s Sydney International Boat Show and displayed it on Short…

Arvor now offering virtual boat tours ICONIC fibreglass boat brand Arvor is now offering virtual boat tours. Arvor says the current health situation has made it harder for the public to look at the range in person, with Australia's biggest boat shows cancelled. Virtual tours of the entire Arvor line-up have now been uploaded online. You can see them at arvor.com.au Bar Crusher adds new seating options AUSSIE boat builder Bar Crusher has expanded its range of seating options with a new side-mount bolster seat with integrated tackle storage and slide-out 90L icebox. The matte black framework is constructed from heavy duty 32mm alloy tubing and accommodates three easily-accessible tackle trays, with bungee cord retention (as per the standard tackle storage seat boxes). Along with offering cool storage for food,…