Sommaire pour March 2022 de Fishing World

Magazine The latest fishing news, reviews and tips delivered to your door DIGITAL Instant access to each digital copy via Zinio TO SUBSCRIBE VISIT WWW.GREATMAGAZINES.COM.AU/FISHINGWORLD OR CALL 1800 807 760 AND QUOTE AUTO-RENEWAL Conditions: This offer is only available to readers with an Australian postal address. By subscribing via auto-renewal you give Yaffa Media authorisation to charge your nominated credit/debit card account or direct debit bank account regular amounts, in regular instalments, as set out in the terms of the subscription you are purchasing, until you request it to be stopped, or your card or account expires. You may voluntarily stop your subscription at any time by providing Yaffa Media’s customer service department (subscriptions@yaffa.com.au) with written notice. For full terms & conditions, visit www.greatmagazines.com.au.…

NSW’s Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has been working assiduously to implement a formal Harvest Strategy Policy for the fisheries it manages. It’s undertaken plenty of consultation on the policy’s development, including with the rec sector. But many of its fisheries are small-scale and multi-sector, with a range of data issues, which poses management challenges. To assist in the identification of current and future harvest strategy options, DPI is using an online tool called FishPath, which was developed as a partnership between the CSIRO, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and NOAA. FishPath provides a means of navigating available options for individual fisheries, rather than adopting a “one-size-fits-all” approach. It takes into account available data, species life history, operational characteristics and socio-economic and governance contexts for each fishery subject to a harvest…

With summer in full swing and a good cicada hatch upon us, I couldn’t help but think hard about bass. It’d been a while since I’d chased them and nostalgia had seeped in, flooding my mind with memories of shady, clear water pools on the river I cut my bass-fishing teeth on. In the time that’d passed since I’d last been to that waterway, my nephew Archie had gotten the hang of spin gear. He hadn’t seen the bass country though and was keen on an adventure; so he and my young pup Muc signed on as canoe-mates. I was pretty confident of finding fish given the amount of time I’d spent on the river. This would stand me in good stead for getting Archie onto them; and I knew…

I’M not a collector of anything. I know people who collect coins, books, stamps, whiskey, tattoos and just about anything else that is collectible. I’m not all that sentimental and collecting just doesn’t strike me as practical. I’m not a hoarder either. My motto is “If you haven’t used it or needed it for 3 years, then you don’t need it.” I’ve sold, dumped and given away a heap of useless old crap over the years. I limit my hobbies and interests these days for that particular reason. I know many people who take up a new hobby or fad every few years and end up with a room full of discarded garbage that never sees the light of day after the honeymoon period. Sometimes they’ll sell it but most…

THE installation of a new Lowrance HDS Live system can easily be achieved by the average boat owner and you really don’t need to be a certified electrician in order to complete the task safely and accurately. Of course if you’re not at all confident with this sort of stuff then it goes without saying that you should leave it to the professionals. But for those keen on having a crack to save a few bucks and achieve some self-satisfaction through a bit of home DIY this is a basic run down of how I went about it on our fibreglass hull. REMOVAL TIME Despite initially appearing to be a fairly quick and easy job the removal of the old sounder system actually proved to be the most labour-intensive part…

FINDING productive fishing spots is one of the toughest challenges for beginners. It gets confusing. After all, water covers 70 per cent of earth; so where do you start? Our secretive nature doesn’t help. Sure, it’s human nature to be protective of “your spot”, but when should you share locations and when should you keep them under wraps? Or, in this day and age, are there even any secret spots left? I recall being taken to a “secret spot” a few years ago. We arrived well before sunrise and drove along a bumpy road before descending a steep valley on foot. At the bottom of the hill was a nice stream, crystal clear, and teeming with fish. We had a great day fishing, but the location wasn’t exactly secret… It…

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has released its most recent report on activities aimed at protecting marine life around the world. Highlights include cleaning up harbours around Newfoundland, Canada…. removing discarded fishing nets, abandoned crab pots and lobster traps, plastic buoys, rope, plastic bags, PVC pipe, plastic containers, food wrappers, tyres and a range of other nasties. Its rescue teams have also responded to over three hundred dolphin, porpoise, seal and whale rescue calls in six months, almost two per day. IFAW has also been working with government officials around the world to implement legislation to minimise ocean noise pollution, which can adversely affect whale feeding areas, breeding regions and migratory routes, and lead to deadly ship strikes. It’s also introduced a Whale Alert mobile app, aimed at…

OKUMA CELILO FINESSE SPIN WHATEVER your ultralight passion the range of Okuma Celilo Finesse Spin rods have you covered, with their softer, balanced actions and quality materials. Angler requests have led to an almost doubling of the available models, expanding the angler applications for this affordable rod series. Sensitive graphite composite blanks and quality cork grips have made the Celilo range a favourite for anglers chasing species such as trout, redfin, bass, whiting and bream, with the actions of these rods allowing them to transfer easily from bait fishing to casting ultralight lures, especially when making accurate casts in tight country. A classic look and feel, with a modern performance and affordable price tag. • Sensitive Graphite Composite Blanks• Classic Finish and Quality Cork Grips• Aluminium Oxide Guide Inserts• Stainless…

I have always loved the Northern Rivers area of New South Wales. Characterised by lush semi-tropical landscapes and huge estuaries that seem to go on forever, the far north of the state offers something different for anglers like me who typically fish more southern waters. The geography, climate and species on offer make it a tantalising destination for fishers - and their families - wanting a change of scenery. The massive Tweed estuary is the most “northern” of the Northern Rivers. It’s also one of the fishiest in my opinion. Splitting New South Wales and Queensland, it begins as a series of shallow pools and riffles inland from Murwillumbah, then winds its way for nearly 80km through lush forests and farming country before spilling into the sea at Tweed Heads.…

WHATEVER journals you may read of our early explorers, I can't help but be impressed of the hardships and the lengths they endured to make new discoveries. The Burke and Wills expedition was one that really stirs the imagination and how it went so wrong so soon after leaving Melbourne. The expedition left Melbourne in August of 1860 and arrived at camp 65 on the Cooper Creek in December in the height of an Australian Summer. The party again split here with Burke, Wills, King and Gray making the dash to the gulf to complete the first south – north crossing of Australia. The real travesty here is that the group who had remained in reserve at camp 65 abandoned camp in the morning of the same day as the…

In Northern Australia there are only two seasons, the wet and the dry. From an anglers perspective the end of the wet season can be a time of plenty, as the water leaves the many flood plains and pours into the draining rivers. The entire ecology of most tropical areas is dependent on the length and intensity of the wet season. When a poor wet season occurs the amount of life on both the land and in the rivers and estuaries is greatly diminished. After a good wet season everything is green and teeming with life. I’ve fished the Daly River in the Northern Territory for over thirty years and seen both good and poor wet seasons. After a series of poor wet seasons in 2018/19 I fished the river…

FOR fishos with salt in their veins, switching over to freshwater fishing may seem confusing, or even pointless. The truth is, freshwater fishing makes a great change and with the majority of Aussies living along the coast, there’s an abundance of exciting freshwater fishing opportunities not far from home. With a slight shift in gear choice and technique, it’s easy to adjust and take advantage of a variety of species in the fresh. STATE OF PLAY The good news is most freshwater fisheries along Australia’s East Coast, extending inland, have bounced back after years of devastating drought. Of course, droughts come in cycles and some parts of Australia are still suffering, while others are waiting their turn. For now, however, the abundance of water, together with some good fisheries management…

PENN released its popular Slammer III reel a few years back. That reel was a runaway success for the iconic American brand with a sturdy construction, quality drag, and a modest price tag. I own several Slammer IIIs and have used them everywhere from Sydney Harbour to PNG. I found them reliable and more than fit for purpose. Penn recently updated the series with the new Slammer IV. At first glance it looks very similar to its predecessor. I guess there’s no point fixing what’s not broken. Penn also introduced a new 2500 size with the new Slammer. I’ve been testing the 2500 and 4500 and have matched them to the latest Penn Regiment Black Ops II. I opted for a 7’ rod to match the 2500 and a 7’9”…

Out of all the gamefish species in the world the mighty marlin is without a doubt highly sought after by many light and heavy tackle anglers. The main reason for this is not just for the marlin’s fighting ability, but for their spectacular aerial displays that gets everyone onboard the boat so wound up and excited. These visual, airborne exhibitions not only send the captain, crew and anglers into raptures, but photographers like me can’t get enough of this kind of action. I often get what they call “buck fever” shooting a marlin in full flight and the bigger the marlin, the bigger the adrenalin rush! We have four species of marlin in our oceans and they are all totally different in many ways. The two that grow the largest…

Q: TIPS ON CATCHING MORE SALMON OUT OF A BOAT? Nicole E-mail A: Australian salmon are one of the most underrated sportfish along our coast, and if dispatched quickly, bled, and iced are reasonable table fare. They can be tricky to catch at times as they can get very focussed on small baitfish, but a 70-100mm wriggler or stick bait style plastic on a 1/6 to ¼ ounce jighead can fool them. Trolling hardbody lures like Rapala x-raps in the 11-14cm size along the washy headlands, especially adjacent to a beach will find you a few salmon, 3-5 knots is a good speed; you just want to see the rod tip bouncing as the lure swims along. Another good technique is casting whole pilchards or garfish on a ganged hook…

WIN BIG! SEND YOUR DIGITAL PHOTOS AND A DESCRIPTION OF YOUR CATCH TO PICTURES@FISHO.COM.AU FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN. 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!  SHIMANO Visit the Shimano Junior Anglers’ website at www.shimanofish.com.au…