Indholdsfortegnelse for August 2022 i Fishing World

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THE FRDC has reported on campaigns being developed in South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia aimed at shifting their current primary target species to alternatives which are not under the same pressures. In SA, that could be swapping leatherjackets, blue mackerel and sea sweep for King George whiting and snapper. In Queensland, mahi mahi, amberjack and cobia for pearl perch and snapper. In WA, mahi mahi and marlin for baldchin groper and snapper. The campaigns aim to encourage fisheries managers to try and promote stocks and species currently in trouble and replacing them with other targets by switching our fish, whether we’re rec fishers, commercials or consumers.…

THE new federal ministry has been sworn in, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed Labor senators and MPs at the first federal caucus since the party won the federal election. Tanya Plibersek will head up the Environment and Water portfolio, covering marine parks. Meanwhile, Murray Watt, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Emergency Management will cover fisheries issues, like “super trawlers” and offshore quotas. Right off the bat, the new ministers will face challenging issues in the Murray-Darling Basin and a greater Chinese commercial fishing presence in the Pacific.…

The coastline flanking Cape Cuvier in WA has been described as the “Mecca” of Land Based Game in Australia. It’s on many LBG anglers’ bucket list and plenty have made the pilgrimage. We had visited this part of the WA coast several times already and recently made another visit. Despite it being a slow period, we enjoyed some memorable fishing. This article discusses the ups and downs of visiting one of the best LBG locations in Australia. The Quobba Coast stretches from where the road hits the ocean at the Blowholes north to Red Bluff. It’sabout70kmfromCarnarvonwhere supplies including fuel, food and tackle can be found. The trip from Perth is about 1000 km and takes 12 hours with meal stops. Geraldton is halfway and a good spot for a break.…

Q BEST WAY TO KEEP FISH YOU ARE GOING TO EAT?  Jamie E-mail A Fish preparation begins right from the moment the fish has been landed and doing it correctly will go a long way into making it a far better meal. Firstly, Iki Jime spike the fish to put it to sleep, by doing this it stops the fish stressing and releasing enzymes into the flesh reducing its quality. Next, cut the two to three of the fish’s gill rakers at the base near the throat latch with a pair of scissors or a knife to bleed the fish, preferably in saltwater. After the fish has bled out placing it in a saltwater ice slurry, esky or cooler bag with ice, ice bricks or an inexpensive alternative is old…

The new Quintrex 481 Top Ender ORIGINALLY designed to suit Australia’s rugged Top End conditions, Quintrex’s Top Ender epitomises the definition of strength in aluminium boating. Part in parcel with its solid build and durability, the Top Ender has comfortably established itself as one of the most popular and sought-after fishing boats Australia-wide – and for good reason. The barra-bass tournament style layout means uninterrupted fishing real estate thanks to a wide-open, spacious deck and deep casting platform; the perfect spot to reel in a catch and for storing ample tackle to keep dry. Whilst deep sides promise added safety for the family, or when you’re against the gunwale reeling in a pearler. Famed for its industry-leading ride performance, the Blade Hull designed with Quintrex’s ground-breaking stretch-forming technology, means that…

WHAT makes someone skilled at fishing? You know, the type of person who consistently catches fish. We all know someone, whether it’s a friend, or someone who regularly pops up on social media displaying fish after fish. It’s an interesting question and a tough one to answer. Fishing is a sport to some and a casual hobby to others. Yet, unlike so many other sports and hobbies, fishing is a life-long pursuit and skill is difficult to measure. That reason alone is something that draws me to fishing. Some of the best anglers I know, or know of, are not young. It is not the type of pursuit where you peak in your 20s before your fitness declines. One example is the late Lefty Kreh, one of the greatest fly…

SHIMANO GENPU XT NEW to Shimano’s expanding light jigging reel range is the Genpu XT, designed for vertical fishing styles with slow style jigs and bait. Large overheads still have their place on the boat, but these heavier options can become difficult to handle during a long fishing session, especially in rough conditions. This is where the Genpu XT comes into its own, offering a more compact low-profile design which fits comfortablyinthehand. Fitted with 3+1 Shielded A-RB bearings, the reel is smooth and has great durability. The 200 size features a Ci4+ handle knob and the smaller 150 size has a double paddle knob, providing great grip and control when winding or fighting a fish. With a varying max drag pressure ranging between 4.5 kilograms (150 size) to 5 kilograms…

I’ve been a little slow to appreciate the excitement of impoundment fishing over the years. It wasn’t until I first chased golden perch at Windermere Dam seven years ago did I understand the enjoyment and nuance of fishing man-made fisheries. It’s such a different game to saltwater fishing and the environmental triggers to what make fish bite were foreign. It was a learning curve that has made me a better fisho and appreciate our freshwater sport fish. I mean who wouldn’t like catching football sized “yellas” and monster Murray Cod? To that end, the prospect of trout fishing though had never really excited me. Fly fishing seems too gentlemanly, and I’d rather poke my eyes out with a fork than spend a day trolling Tassie Devils. So, when a good…

The Formosa 495 SRT Side console is a boat set up for serious anglers, whilst having the flat-water comfort required in a fair-weather family vessel, it’s large enough to take into the near offshore fishery with ease, whilst not too large for estuaries, larger rivers and dams. Being a 4mm plate construction, this is no lightweight chop-slapper, but a sturdy vessel that cuts through chop and messy water with the degree of comfort expected from a much larger vessel. The inclusion of the Quad-4 ballast system further adds to at-rest stability, to the point where 3 anglers can fish from the same side if required. High gunwales (600mm) at the main floor, further adds to angler security via the ability to tuck one’s knees up against the sides. This adds…

No matter how many times you hit the water in search of fish a loose plan of attack needs to be devised around how you’ll tackle things from the get go. There’s an element of unpredictability that inevitably unfolds across the course of a day that has the potential to alter this plan but nonetheless it really is hard not to play out a fishing mission in your head before the boat has even left the ramp. It’s fair to say that nowadays many of these devised “plans” no longer involve the use of an anchor however and it seems this once frequently called upon device has succumbed to the label of an old school fishing method. From fancy electric motors through to highly detailed sonar equipment modern day fishing…

I recently spent three weeks in the Northern Territory fishing on the Daly River. The purpose of this trip was to fish in two major tournaments, the Barra Classic and the Barra Nationals. Both of these events were held on the magnificent Daly River, and these competitions attract some of the best anglers from around the country to compete against each other. Between the two, I’ve fished in over 40 of these competitions. They are fantastic social events and both are superbly run. There are no similar tournaments anywhere and it is a very unique experience to fish in these events in such a remote location. This year the wet season in the Northern Territory was quite poor. It started with a bang with good rains in December and January,…

Each month we will select five lucky winners for our Grin & Win section. Grin & Win winners will each receive a cool Shimano cap and Squidgy DVD! E-mail your entry and contact details to: pictures@fisho.com.au Please include your name and age and details of your catch. Also provide a postal address so winners can receive their prize. Good luck! Visit the Shimano Junior Anglers’ website at www.shimanofish.com.au…

We often talk about the fun factor of boating. We also talk a lot about gear – the boats, the electronics and the engines. We talk less about towing. But understanding towing is a necessity for anyone who owns a trailer boat and it deserves some attention. Towing shouldn’t be difficult or complicated, although it should be understood and performed properly. When things go wrong towing, they typically go very wrong. Do a quick Google search on boat ramp mishaps and you’ll understand what I mean. While the ramp is important, let’s start our towing “checklist” at home. Check before you go For trouble free towing, I recommend going through a checklist at home before hitting the road. If it’s a just a short trip, I go over the essentials.…