Indice dei contenuti per June 2022 in Fishing World

These days, many of the young-gun fishos target snapper with hard body jigs and soft plastics and they do exceptionally well at it. Many of us oldies though still like to use natural baits and for those anglers who like to do the same thing there are a few tips here you might find handy. I love catching snapper and over many decades fishing around my home town grounds off Jibbon and Stanwell Park and up north off Coffs Harbour, I’ve caught thousands of them. Along the way I’ve learnt the best terrain to find snapper and the best baits to use to catch them. The type of tackle and special rigs I found the most effective only came after a lot of experimenting. I found the best way to…

IF there’s one thing popular Netflix doco My Octopus Teacher taught us, it is: people are very interested in the stories that lie beneath the water. And for good reason – it’s another world down there! Though most fishos I know didn't get too caught up in the hype of that documentary, there’s definitely some real interest in watching and understanding how some of our more popular target species – like flathead, jewies and even baitfish – behave underwater. Growing up at Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast, my free time as a kid was mostly spent fishing and surfing. As I got a little older, I was immersed in freediving and spearfishing. I soon became pretty obsessed with “diving”. Though, when I moved to Newcastle for university,…

Habits are hard to break. We’ve all fished for various species across different months of the year and it’s easy to become stuck in a rut. Freshwater fishing is a great example. One train of thought is that winter is the “off season” for freshwater natives and that fish such as trout are more productive in winter. While in some ways, that’s true, it’s also not that simple and all of these species can be targeted through each season with a different approach. The different approach is what’s important. Understanding each species in depth and how they live, feed, breed and migrate goes a long way to developing skills and having a broader approach to fishing in all seasons and conditions. CLOSED SEASONS Before gong any further, it’s important to…

Bar Crusher 615BR BAR CRUSHER 615BR is the ultimate the ultimate family, fishing and sports boat. The 615BR is built on Bar Crusher’s proven 615 series Gen2 hull and is the toughest Australian-made bowrider you’re likely to find… Rated to carry a 115-150hp outboard, the 615BR’s performance capabilities and dual-console bowrider-come-casting-platform design, ensures this boat is equally capable as a serious fishing boat in the morning, as it is a sports boat towing the family around on a ski biscuit, wakeboard or waterskis in the afternoon. Measuring 6.15m length overall, with a 2.25m beam, the 615BR is constructed from heavy duty, pre-stressed 4mm (bottom sides) and 4mm (top sides) marine grade plate aluminium. This high-performance and functional bowrider incorporates other exclusive innovations such as the Waveslicer non-pounding, deep-V hull for…

The addition of a new sounder generally extracts the best intentions of the owner to manually set up the unit to its full potential. In reality however this is often overshadowed by a lack of time or knowledge and before too long the window of opportunity ultimately passes by. Human nature generally dictates that the longer we leave things the less likely we are to address them so many top of the range units are instead left to run their own devices in true auto mode. Sure the auto functions of modern day units, particularly the Lowrance range, are nothing short of exceptional. I mean we are dealing with highly intelligent pieces of technology here. But it’s quite a bitter pill to swallow when you consider the general cost of…

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THE NSW DPI Game Fish Tagging program is the largest saltwater tagging program in the world. Having been in operation since 1973, the program has now seen more than half a million fish tagged by recreational anglers. A huge thank you to all the anglers, skippers and clubs who have contributed to this 500k milestone! The program continues to provide valuable scientific information on the movement and growth of billfish, tuna, sharks as well as other sportfish like yellowtail kingfish and dolphinfish (mahi mahi). The program encourages fishers to help improve the knowledge and understanding of the fishery by providing tag and recapture data, which can then be utilized by scientists to look at fish migrations and improve knowledge of fish stock structures. Interesting results from the Game Fish Tagging…

PREPARATION before heading off on that big trip of a lifetime is key to the success of your adventure. You have maintained your boat and trailer along with the tow vehicle, and your gear is all top notch, but there are sometimes unforeseen events that you need to deal with. A good dose of common sense goes a long way to solving or preventing many problems you may strike far from civilisation. Let’s look at some common problems and how to avoid them. Blown or flat tyres will be one of the most common issues you’ll face while travelling to your chosen destination. For extended trips you should be carrying two spares plus a tubeless tyre repair kit. It’s also handy to have the knowledge to remove a tyre from…

FISHING hooks have seen some extensive developments over the years. What started out as a fairly simple bent piece of wood or bone centuries ago, has transformed into engineering works of art in the past few decades. I can remember live baiting from the rocks in the late ‘70s and using Suicide 6/0 or 8/0 hooks for yakkas or slimey mackerel. The old Mustad Suicide was a damn good hook back then; mainly because there was bugger all around to compete with it. With a bit of filing it ended up being a sharp, solid and cheap hook that accounted for many a tuna and kingfish. Years later we found ourselves using the Mustad 7699 Sea Master hooks for live baiting. They were a forged, kirbed and galvanised hook that…

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…

WELCOME to this year’s June Winter-long edition. Depending when you picked up a copy of this magazine, the 2022 Federal Election is either days away or has just happened. It’s an interesting time for an election. There’s the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, the growing cost of living and the economy. There’s also climate change and all the usual distractions and trivial election happenings. Then there’s fishing. Compared to previous elections, the above issues have overshadowed policies relating to fishing. The 2013 and 2019 elections were different, with marine parks taking centre stage in mainstream news and very much on the radar of policy makers. As fishos, what have we got to lose, or gain, from the various parties at this election? At the time of writing (mid-April) Labor…

SHIMANO GRAPPLER JIGGING REELS THE new Grappler baitcaster complements the highly-popular Shimano Grappler range of rods and tackle. The dedicated light jigging Grappler reel is compact and fits perfectly into the palm – critical to working jigs properly and keeping control of your line. Powered by Shimano’s Micro Module Gear and X-Ship system, the reel offers super smooth winding. By using an aluminium Hagane Body construction, the Grappler remains rigid under load, giving you the confidence to fish hard. Outputting up to 7kg of drag – impressive for a reel of this size – the Grappler has the ability to stop fish in their tracks. A High Gear ratio of 6.2:1 makes it perfect for micro jigs of varying styles, but also means it’s versatile enough to fish the bottom…

It doesn’t matter whether you’re an angler or not, rock walls are fascinating places. On any given day, my favourite wall, the Moruya Breakwall on the NSW far south coast, arguably plays host to just as many non-anglers as it does keen fishers. People seem to simply get a buzz out of walking along the wall and observing the constantly changing nature of the sea. Fishing is often the furthest thing from their minds. On some days, it’s dead-flat, and visitors strolling to the tip keep their eyes trained on the horizon for pods of dolphins, passing whales and the occasional fairy penguin, seal and whaler shark. During powerful storms driven by East Coast Lows, the wall disappears under gigantic green waves, which shift boulders weighing tonnes and mercilessly carve…

Q: I HAVE SOME CRAB LURES FOR BREAM AND NEED TO REPLACE SOME OF THE CRAB CLAW HOOKS? Braden E-mail A: This is not as simple as your standard hardbody lure where you can just replace the treble and keep going. There is ready made treble hooks with claws available from most tackle stores that sell the crab lures, however, they can be quite expensive if you go through quite a few. With a few items such as craft foam (your choice of colour), treble hook of the correct size, thread or light braid, super glue and a PR knot or fly-tying bobbin you can make your own. Simply cut a claw shape in the foam then whip it onto the treble with some thread add a dab of super…

Mercury Marine unveiled its ground breaking 7.6 litre V12 600hp Verado at last year’s Miami Boat Show.  Fishing World was lucky enough to recently jump onboard the company’s 10 metre rigid inflatable (RIB) and experience first-hand the new V12 on our home waters. While the sheer size and power of Merc’s new outboard is seriously impressive, what immediately stood out were some of the ground breaking features included on the new 600hp. Firstly, this is a world first V12 outboard. The 600hp Verado features a naturally aspirated, large displacement, quadcam powerhead with impressive torque designed to get heavy boats out of the hole and on the plane without fuss. In an industry first, the V12 features a two speed automatic transmission. This is designed to optimise engine rpm according to…