The City of Gold Coast Council was working with environmental regulators following the detection of a sewage spill in the north of the city on Monday April 8. The council said it was alerted to a sewer main break in a paddock near the Albert River in the Yatala Stapylton area – about 400m east of the M1 – and began repairs immediately, which were successfully completed on Friday April 12. In a statement released on April 19, the council said, “As a precaution, signage has been put in place asking the public to avoid the spill area and the city is investigating how long the sewer main had been ..read more

Circle hooks are widely known as the No.1 choice for game fishermen targeting billfish on live baits or skip baits. These strange looking, inward turned hooks are designed to pin fish in the corner of the mouth, ensuring a solid hook hold and a healthy release. However, circles aren’t just about catch and release fishing for gamefish – they are also a fantastic option when using bait for a range of popular species including bream, whiting, snapper, golden perch, flathead, mulloway and kingfish. This unique hook not only can give you a better hook up and landing rate, but also allows for better ..read more

Hi everyone, what a long and hot summer it was. Many of us have been looking forward to the cooler weather and it has finally arrived. The long-term average temperature range on the Gold Coast for April is a comfortable 17-26C. In the coming months, from June to November, lures come into play a lot on my daily charters when we’re targeting a big variety of fish and squid. This month however, I’ll be getting back to basics with some tips for catching heaps of fish on the humble but amazing saltwater yabby. The Gold Coast Broadwater has some of the best yabby banks in Australia. We are very fort ..read more

Berkley’s Pro-Tech Tommy Glide is a natural baitfish profile two-piece glide bait designed to be slowly retrieved with a wide slow action. This action is easily controlled with the speed of the retrieve. Swim depth can be adjusted by adding a chin weight if required. Tommy Glide is perfectly suited for fishing shadow lines for barramundi and mulloway or winding its way across the sand flats for that 1m long flathead you’ve been chasing forever. The Berkley Pro-Tech Tommy Glide is fitted with high quality Owner STX-58TN trebles and Hyperwire rings to ensure the slightest swipe connects and keep ..read more

At the end of 2023, Shaun, Benny and I started planning a trip. Our idea was to head north around the Whitsunday Islands for a couple of weeks. When organising a sortie north, going at the beginning of the year is always a little risky. Heavy rainfall and the threat of cyclones can put an end to any plans made in advance very quickly. Luckily, we were all in the position of being able to cancel the excursion at the last minute and reschedule it for a few weeks later. The plan for this trip was to fish the reefs and headlands rather the rivers for barramundi and mangrove jack. We made sure it w ..read more

Since 1971, Stacer has delivered a wide range of carefully designed hand-built boats that aim to provide a unique boating experience to everyday Australians, avid fishos and adventurous families. Each design comes from an extensive research and development process, involving insights from Stacer consumers, dealers and the wider boating industry to continue evolving the market and meet the needs of all consumers. These models have been engineered to suit Australia’s unparalleled marine landscape – from inland alcoves to protected bays, diverse coastlines and a hive of offshore discoveries. The ..read more

The twenty-ninth annual Boyne Tannum HookUp is back this May Day long weekend, from Friday to Sunday May 3-5, 2024. This year, Australia’s biggest family fishing competition offers a bigger prize pool than ever before, with over $450,000 worth of prizes to be won! The HookUp is a much-loved and favourite event for thousands of locals and visitors from all over Queensland and interstate. The 2023 event had over 3300 registered competitors and brought a record attendance of over 30,000 people to Bray Park in Boyne Island across the three days. The major promotional prize for the senior category ..read more

Atomic Linez’s four-strand Dyneema-fibre braid is a top tier fishing line designed for optimum performance. This braid boasts exceptional line and knot strength, thanks to its high-quality construction using four tightly woven strands of Dyneema fibre. The result is a smooth, supple and highly durable braided line that resists abrasion even in rugged conditions. Atomic’s proprietary smooth cast finish is added as a final layer, enabling effortless casting and minimising guide noise. The low stretch properties of the Dyneema fibre enhance sensitivity, allowing for precise and accurate angling ..read more

Welcome to this week’s Sunshine Coast Fishing Report. We’ve enjoyed another week of great conditions, which made for a pleasant ending to the school holidays. Local fishos are happy to have their local spots back, and there’s been plenty of fish on the chew. The weather forecast for the weekend and into next week looks pretty grim, with wet and windy conditions predicted. Expect higher tides peaking mid-week due to Wednesday’s Full Moon, which may affect fishing conditions. Offshore We’ve enjoyed another week of prime offshore conditions, with both Smithy’s Charters and Deep End Charters ..read more

Inshore/Offshore reef fishing The Inshore reefs are still producing some really good numbers of school, spanish and grey mackerel. These fish are being found all along the coast but in particularly around the mouth of the Burnett River and the 2 mile reef off Bargara. Trolling garfish or hardbody lures are a good way to get these fish to bite and you cover plenty of ground. Some good sized longtail tuna are beginning to be found more consistently along the coast, topwater stick baits or small metal slugs are the go to lures for these speedsters. Well for the offshore fisho’s it is great to fin ..read more